BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST OUT LATEST UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Pilates Mat 1
Written
List the 9 Pilates Principles
1. Breathing
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
,6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles
1. Lower core activation
2. Neutral spine
3. Abdominal strengthening
4. Shoulder stability/mobility
5. Alignment
Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit
1. Transverse Abdominus
,2. Pelvic floor
3. Multifidi
4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Germany around 1883
In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
1926
What American city did Joesph Pilates live and
teach in?
New York City
, Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients
with osteoporosis
100
Rolling like a ball
Double straight leg stretch
OK =
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Side leg kicks
Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout
pregnancy
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
Pilates Mat 1
Written
List the 9 Pilates Principles
1. Breathing
2. Concentration
3. Control
4. Centering
5. Precision
,6. Balanced Muscle Development
7. Rhythm/Flow
8. Whole Body Movement
9. Relaxation
Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles
1. Lower core activation
2. Neutral spine
3. Abdominal strengthening
4. Shoulder stability/mobility
5. Alignment
Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit
1. Transverse Abdominus
,2. Pelvic floor
3. Multifidi
4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Germany around 1883
In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
1926
What American city did Joesph Pilates live and
teach in?
New York City
, Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients
with osteoporosis
100
Rolling like a ball
Double straight leg stretch
OK =
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Side leg kicks
Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout
pregnancy