BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% VERIFIED|UPDATED 2025

BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
VERIFIED




5 Pilates Movement Principles - CORRECT-ANSWER-1. Breathing

2. Lower Core Activation

3. Lumbopelvic Stability

4. Neutral Spine

5. Release Work




What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
New York City




What country was Joseph Pilates born in? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Germany

,In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
1926




5 muscles of the core or inner unit - CORRECT-ANSWER-1. Diaphragm

2. Multifidi

3. Pelvic Floor

4. Psoas

5. Transversus abdominus




Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients
with osteoporosis?

-100

-Rolling like a Ball

-Double straight leg stretch

-Swan

-Side leg series

-Single leg kicks - CORRECT-ANSWER--100

, -Rolling like a Ball

-Double straight leg stretch




Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - CORRECT-
ANSWER-1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)

2. Mermaid/Side stretch

3. Cat/cow




What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
ASIS and Pubic Bone

-In supine, these are parallel to the ground

-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground




List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight
hamstrings - CORRECT-ANSWER-1. Slightly bend the knees

2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box