BALANCED BODY COMPREHENSIVE PILATES
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
ANSWERS
◉ List Mat 4 Exercises that require caution for clients with low back
problems: Answer: Spine Stretch Forward
Spine Twist
Rolling Like a Ball
Rollover
The Hundred
Leg Circles
Neck Pull
Side Bend
Boomerang
◉ Design a short (15 exercise) Mat Class. Answer:
◉ List the Key Areas Pilates Target/Work:. Answer: Abdominals
(Sagital and Oblique)
Lateral Flexion
Torso Rotation
Back Extension
,Leg: Lower Body - Hip, Leg, Ankle
Arms: Upper Body - Shoulder and Arm Exercises
Scapular Stability
Pelvic Stability: Lower Body
Stretches
◉ 3 Ways Breathing Facilitates Movement. Answer: 1) Focus
Awareness On Movement
2) Improves Oxygen Flow through the Body
3) Improves Capacity of the Lungs
◉ Name 2 Pre-Pilates Exercises for Engaging the Core. Answer:
Activate: all 4's abdominals, Fingertip Abdominals
Stabalize: Pelvic Clock, Bridging
◉ 3 Pre-Pilates Exercises for Scapular Mobility and Stability:.
Answer: Mobility: Telescope Arms, Pinwheel, Angela in the Snow
Stability: Sternum Drop, Wall Push Ups
◉ 4 Level 2 Mat Exercises that increase Scapular Stability. Answer:
Side Bend Twist
Rollover
Leg Pull Down
, Hip Circles
◉ Pre-Pilates Exercises for Pelvic Stability:. Answer: Marching, Toe
Taps, Opposite Arm/Leg Reach, Pelvic Press Marching
◉ Name 3 different stretching techniques:. Answer:
Contract/Release
Active Isolates Stretch
Static Stretching
◉ What was the name of Joseph Pilates Wife?. Answer: Clara Pilates
◉ What did Joseph Pilates call his method?. Answer: Controlology
◉ Does the Diaphram Contract or Relax during inhalation?. Answer:
Contract
◉ How would you modify teaser for clients with tight hamstrings?.
Answer: Slightly bend knees
◉ 3 Level 2 Mat Exercises that Require caution for clients with Neck
and Shoulder Injuries:. Answer: Corkscrew
Rollover
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH FULL
ANSWERS
◉ List Mat 4 Exercises that require caution for clients with low back
problems: Answer: Spine Stretch Forward
Spine Twist
Rolling Like a Ball
Rollover
The Hundred
Leg Circles
Neck Pull
Side Bend
Boomerang
◉ Design a short (15 exercise) Mat Class. Answer:
◉ List the Key Areas Pilates Target/Work:. Answer: Abdominals
(Sagital and Oblique)
Lateral Flexion
Torso Rotation
Back Extension
,Leg: Lower Body - Hip, Leg, Ankle
Arms: Upper Body - Shoulder and Arm Exercises
Scapular Stability
Pelvic Stability: Lower Body
Stretches
◉ 3 Ways Breathing Facilitates Movement. Answer: 1) Focus
Awareness On Movement
2) Improves Oxygen Flow through the Body
3) Improves Capacity of the Lungs
◉ Name 2 Pre-Pilates Exercises for Engaging the Core. Answer:
Activate: all 4's abdominals, Fingertip Abdominals
Stabalize: Pelvic Clock, Bridging
◉ 3 Pre-Pilates Exercises for Scapular Mobility and Stability:.
Answer: Mobility: Telescope Arms, Pinwheel, Angela in the Snow
Stability: Sternum Drop, Wall Push Ups
◉ 4 Level 2 Mat Exercises that increase Scapular Stability. Answer:
Side Bend Twist
Rollover
Leg Pull Down
, Hip Circles
◉ Pre-Pilates Exercises for Pelvic Stability:. Answer: Marching, Toe
Taps, Opposite Arm/Leg Reach, Pelvic Press Marching
◉ Name 3 different stretching techniques:. Answer:
Contract/Release
Active Isolates Stretch
Static Stretching
◉ What was the name of Joseph Pilates Wife?. Answer: Clara Pilates
◉ What did Joseph Pilates call his method?. Answer: Controlology
◉ Does the Diaphram Contract or Relax during inhalation?. Answer:
Contract
◉ How would you modify teaser for clients with tight hamstrings?.
Answer: Slightly bend knees
◉ 3 Level 2 Mat Exercises that Require caution for clients with Neck
and Shoulder Injuries:. Answer: Corkscrew
Rollover
