Balanced Body Written Test COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
Balanced Body Written Test
VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM
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1. 9 Pilates Principles 1. Breathing
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
2. 5 Pilates Movement Principles 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
3. 5 muscles of the core or inner 1. Diaphragm
unit 2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
4. What country was Joseph Pi- Germany
lates born in?
5. In what year did Joseph Pilates 1926
move to the US?
6. What US city did Joseph Pilates New York City
live and teach in?
7. Which of the following mat ex-
ercises are contraindicated for
, Balanced Body Written Test
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clients with osteoporosis? -100
-100 -Rolling like a Ball
-Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Single leg kicks
8. Name 3 Mat exercises that are 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
safe throughout pregnancy 2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
9. What bony landmarks define a ASIS and Pubic Bone
neutral pelvis? -In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
10. List at least 2 ways to modi- 1. Slightly bend the knees
fy Spine Stretch for clients with 2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
tight hamstrings
11. Name 4-6 mat exercises that re- 1. Roll Up
quire caution for clients with 2. Rolling like a Ball
low back problems 3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
12. List 5 ways in which breathing 1. Inhale facilitates spinal extension
facilitates movement 2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Balanced Body Written Test
VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4si19i
2025 TEST 100% SOLVED 2025!
1. 9 Pilates Principles 1. Breathing
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
2. 5 Pilates Movement Principles 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
3. 5 muscles of the core or inner 1. Diaphragm
unit 2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
4. What country was Joseph Pi- Germany
lates born in?
5. In what year did Joseph Pilates 1926
move to the US?
6. What US city did Joseph Pilates New York City
live and teach in?
7. Which of the following mat ex-
ercises are contraindicated for
, Balanced Body Written Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4si19i
clients with osteoporosis? -100
-100 -Rolling like a Ball
-Rolling like a Ball -Double straight leg stretch
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Single leg kicks
8. Name 3 Mat exercises that are 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
safe throughout pregnancy 2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
9. What bony landmarks define a ASIS and Pubic Bone
neutral pelvis? -In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
10. List at least 2 ways to modi- 1. Slightly bend the knees
fy Spine Stretch for clients with 2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
tight hamstrings
11. Name 4-6 mat exercises that re- 1. Roll Up
quire caution for clients with 2. Rolling like a Ball
low back problems 3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
12. List 5 ways in which breathing 1. Inhale facilitates spinal extension
facilitates movement 2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
