BALANCED BODY REFORMER
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
What is Imprinted Spine? - Answer-To imprint spine engage the abs and press the
lower back toward the back with engaging other muscles. Then engage glutes and
hamstrings to bring lower back all the way to the mat.
What is supported neutral spine? - Answer-Supporting the lower spine by placing a
lumbar roll, rolled up towel or rolled up sticky mat under the back.
List the lightest to heaviest springs on Reformer - Answer-yellow, blue, red, green
How should the footbar in the Reformer be adjusted in foot work? - Answer-So that the
client has 90 degree angle at hips.
Placing the springs on the A or pre-loaded position on the Reformer makes the
resistance__________________. - Answer-harder
Name 3 ways to adjust the fit of the Reformer for those with knee and hip injuries that
don't tolerate deep knee flexion? - Answer-1. adjust footbar lower or farther
2. adjust the carriage horizontally
3. use box or peanut
Name some Reformer exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis? -
Answer-Hundreds, Short Box Abdominals, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch,
Jackknife, Corkscrew, Coordination, Teaser, Back Stroke, Short Spine Stretch, Long
Spine Stretch
Name some Reformer exercises that are recommended for clients with osteoporosis? -
Answer-Footwork, Feet in Straps, Pulling Straps, Standing, Swan, Arm Work Facing
Back and Front, Knee Stretch, Bridging, Long Box
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment when viewed from the FRONT? -
Answer-Hip: Center of pubic bone, inside ASIS
Knee: Center of Patella
Ankle: Center of ankle, 2nd toe
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment for the SIDE? - Answer-Hip: High
point of iliac crest
Knee: Midpoint of lateral side of knee
, Ankle: Slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
Name 3 common leg misalignments and describe them? - Answer-1. Genu Valgus:
Knock knees
2. Genu Varum: Bow legs
3. Genu Recurvatum: Hyper-extended knees
Name a few Reformer exercises that require caution when working with clients with
lower back problems. - Answer-Hundred, Rolldown, Feet in Straps, Coordination
When observing a client's posture from the side, what 6 points line up if the client is in
perfect alignment? - Answer-1. Tip of earlobe
2. Top of shoulder
3. Center of Rib Cage
4. High point of Iliac Crest
5. Mid point of lateral knee
6. Just in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What are the main bones of the shoulder? - Answer-The clavicle, humerus, and
scapula.
What are the primary joints of the shoulder? - Answer-The sternoclavicular,
acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints.
What are 3 common spinal misalignments? - Answer-Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scolisis
Define Lordosis. - Answer-Lordosis is an increased inward curving of the lumbar spine
(just above the buttocks).
Define Kyphosis. - Answer-Kyphosis is the extreme curvature of the upper back also
known as a hunchback.
Define Scoliosis. - Answer-Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the spine.
In what country did Pilates first use springs to create resistance for exercises? -
Answer-England
What dance company shared the building at 8th Avenue with Joseph Pilates? - Answer-
New York City Ballet
Name some Reformer 2 exercises that are safe for THROUGHOUT pregnancy. -
Answer-Stomach massage, kneeling abdominals, Footwork (elevate torso), knee
stretch, arm work facing front and back, pelvic lift
What are 2 exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff? - Answer-Internal and external
rotation
STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
What is Imprinted Spine? - Answer-To imprint spine engage the abs and press the
lower back toward the back with engaging other muscles. Then engage glutes and
hamstrings to bring lower back all the way to the mat.
What is supported neutral spine? - Answer-Supporting the lower spine by placing a
lumbar roll, rolled up towel or rolled up sticky mat under the back.
List the lightest to heaviest springs on Reformer - Answer-yellow, blue, red, green
How should the footbar in the Reformer be adjusted in foot work? - Answer-So that the
client has 90 degree angle at hips.
Placing the springs on the A or pre-loaded position on the Reformer makes the
resistance__________________. - Answer-harder
Name 3 ways to adjust the fit of the Reformer for those with knee and hip injuries that
don't tolerate deep knee flexion? - Answer-1. adjust footbar lower or farther
2. adjust the carriage horizontally
3. use box or peanut
Name some Reformer exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis? -
Answer-Hundreds, Short Box Abdominals, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch,
Jackknife, Corkscrew, Coordination, Teaser, Back Stroke, Short Spine Stretch, Long
Spine Stretch
Name some Reformer exercises that are recommended for clients with osteoporosis? -
Answer-Footwork, Feet in Straps, Pulling Straps, Standing, Swan, Arm Work Facing
Back and Front, Knee Stretch, Bridging, Long Box
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment when viewed from the FRONT? -
Answer-Hip: Center of pubic bone, inside ASIS
Knee: Center of Patella
Ankle: Center of ankle, 2nd toe
What points must be lined up for correct leg alignment for the SIDE? - Answer-Hip: High
point of iliac crest
Knee: Midpoint of lateral side of knee
, Ankle: Slightly in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
Name 3 common leg misalignments and describe them? - Answer-1. Genu Valgus:
Knock knees
2. Genu Varum: Bow legs
3. Genu Recurvatum: Hyper-extended knees
Name a few Reformer exercises that require caution when working with clients with
lower back problems. - Answer-Hundred, Rolldown, Feet in Straps, Coordination
When observing a client's posture from the side, what 6 points line up if the client is in
perfect alignment? - Answer-1. Tip of earlobe
2. Top of shoulder
3. Center of Rib Cage
4. High point of Iliac Crest
5. Mid point of lateral knee
6. Just in front of the lateral malleolus of the ankle
What are the main bones of the shoulder? - Answer-The clavicle, humerus, and
scapula.
What are the primary joints of the shoulder? - Answer-The sternoclavicular,
acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints.
What are 3 common spinal misalignments? - Answer-Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scolisis
Define Lordosis. - Answer-Lordosis is an increased inward curving of the lumbar spine
(just above the buttocks).
Define Kyphosis. - Answer-Kyphosis is the extreme curvature of the upper back also
known as a hunchback.
Define Scoliosis. - Answer-Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the spine.
In what country did Pilates first use springs to create resistance for exercises? -
Answer-England
What dance company shared the building at 8th Avenue with Joseph Pilates? - Answer-
New York City Ballet
Name some Reformer 2 exercises that are safe for THROUGHOUT pregnancy. -
Answer-Stomach massage, kneeling abdominals, Footwork (elevate torso), knee
stretch, arm work facing front and back, pelvic lift
What are 2 exercises to strengthen the rotator cuff? - Answer-Internal and external
rotation
