Pilates BASI Written Exam 2026/2027 |
Complete Questions & Verified
Answers ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the pros of using a neutral pelvis? - ANSWERS-encourages
muscular development and correct muscle recruitment
teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment
pelvis alignment influences body segments above and below it
What are the benefits of breathing in Pilates? - ANSWERS--oxygenates
blood
-improve circulation
-calm the mind and body
-encourage concentration
-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements
-provide an 'inner' rhythm for the movements
What happens during the breathing cycle? - ANSWERS-inhale- diaphragm
lowers and enlarges cavity. pressure inside the lungs is lower than the
pressure outside
exhale- diaphragm relaxes and decreases volume of cavity. increases
pressure of the lungs and equalizes the pressure to the outside (air is forced
out)
How much of the respiratory effort is the diaphragm responsible for? -
ANSWERS-75%
,What kind of breathing does Pilates use? and why? - ANSWERS-lateral
breathing of "intercostal breathing". it maintains ab contraction while
performing exercises during inhalation.
What is shaped breathing? - ANSWERS-using breathing patterns
What is Muscle Focus? - ANSWERS-the muscle or group of muscles that is
the primary focus of the exercise
What are Objectives? - ANSWERS-the objective describes the action of the
muscle being used. although there may be one muscle focus, there could be
many objectives.
When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - ANSWERS-Dusseldorf,
Germany, 1883
What did Pilates do in England? - ANSWERS-Worked was a war camp with
rehab for sick and disabled
When did he come to America? - ANSWERS-Came to NYC in 1926
What is controlology? - ANSWERS-When stabilizing muscle groups are
encouraged to work isometrically to maintain correct positioning and
alignment.
What are the 10 principles of Pilates? - ANSWERS-Awareness
Balance
Breath
Concentration
Center
Control
,Efficiency
Flow
Precision
Harmony
(all bad bitches can call Christy especially for precision and harmony)
When are you in neutral pelvis? - ANSWERS-When the ASIS and pubic
symphysis is on the same horizontal plane and two ASIS are on the same
transverse plane
Can the spine be neutral when the pelvis is not? - ANSWERS-When the
spine is in neutral the pelvis must be neutral, however, the pelvis may be
neutral when the spine is not
What are the Cues? - ANSWERS-Cues are the actual execution of the
exercise. precision provides results. Cue is to communicate which leads to
good understanding which leads to success
What are Movers? - ANSWERS-generating or controlling movement
What are the Antagonists? - ANSWERS-actions oposite to movers
What are the Synergists? - ANSWERS-neutralizes undesired actions of
movers
What are the Stabilizers? - ANSWERS-muscles that hold body parts still
What is BASI's SIM? - ANSWERS-Stabilizer- stabilize the body
, Initiator- initial cue or focus of movement
Mover- move part of the body
What do you engage first before the movement takes place (SIM)? -
ANSWERS-Initiators (it is understood as the mind part of the movement),
the initiator will in fact be either a stabilizer or a mover
What do you think about during an execution of movement (SIM)? -
ANSWERS-stabilizers to promote efficient movement
Pelvic Curl
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES - ANSWERS-BLOCK -Foundation
BREATH -inhale hold at top, move on exhale
MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings
OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, hamstring control, pevlic lumbar stabilization
CUES- neutral pelvis, maintain lumbar flexion
Spine Twist Supine
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES - ANSWERS-BLOCK- Foundation
BREATH- exhale when legs come back to SP
Complete Questions & Verified
Answers ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the pros of using a neutral pelvis? - ANSWERS-encourages
muscular development and correct muscle recruitment
teaches efficient posture and ideal alignment
pelvis alignment influences body segments above and below it
What are the benefits of breathing in Pilates? - ANSWERS--oxygenates
blood
-improve circulation
-calm the mind and body
-encourage concentration
-recruit the appropriate muscles for the movements
-provide an 'inner' rhythm for the movements
What happens during the breathing cycle? - ANSWERS-inhale- diaphragm
lowers and enlarges cavity. pressure inside the lungs is lower than the
pressure outside
exhale- diaphragm relaxes and decreases volume of cavity. increases
pressure of the lungs and equalizes the pressure to the outside (air is forced
out)
How much of the respiratory effort is the diaphragm responsible for? -
ANSWERS-75%
,What kind of breathing does Pilates use? and why? - ANSWERS-lateral
breathing of "intercostal breathing". it maintains ab contraction while
performing exercises during inhalation.
What is shaped breathing? - ANSWERS-using breathing patterns
What is Muscle Focus? - ANSWERS-the muscle or group of muscles that is
the primary focus of the exercise
What are Objectives? - ANSWERS-the objective describes the action of the
muscle being used. although there may be one muscle focus, there could be
many objectives.
When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - ANSWERS-Dusseldorf,
Germany, 1883
What did Pilates do in England? - ANSWERS-Worked was a war camp with
rehab for sick and disabled
When did he come to America? - ANSWERS-Came to NYC in 1926
What is controlology? - ANSWERS-When stabilizing muscle groups are
encouraged to work isometrically to maintain correct positioning and
alignment.
What are the 10 principles of Pilates? - ANSWERS-Awareness
Balance
Breath
Concentration
Center
Control
,Efficiency
Flow
Precision
Harmony
(all bad bitches can call Christy especially for precision and harmony)
When are you in neutral pelvis? - ANSWERS-When the ASIS and pubic
symphysis is on the same horizontal plane and two ASIS are on the same
transverse plane
Can the spine be neutral when the pelvis is not? - ANSWERS-When the
spine is in neutral the pelvis must be neutral, however, the pelvis may be
neutral when the spine is not
What are the Cues? - ANSWERS-Cues are the actual execution of the
exercise. precision provides results. Cue is to communicate which leads to
good understanding which leads to success
What are Movers? - ANSWERS-generating or controlling movement
What are the Antagonists? - ANSWERS-actions oposite to movers
What are the Synergists? - ANSWERS-neutralizes undesired actions of
movers
What are the Stabilizers? - ANSWERS-muscles that hold body parts still
What is BASI's SIM? - ANSWERS-Stabilizer- stabilize the body
, Initiator- initial cue or focus of movement
Mover- move part of the body
What do you engage first before the movement takes place (SIM)? -
ANSWERS-Initiators (it is understood as the mind part of the movement),
the initiator will in fact be either a stabilizer or a mover
What do you think about during an execution of movement (SIM)? -
ANSWERS-stabilizers to promote efficient movement
Pelvic Curl
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES - ANSWERS-BLOCK -Foundation
BREATH -inhale hold at top, move on exhale
MUSCLE FOCUS- abs, hamstrings
OBJECTIVES- spinal articulation, hamstring control, pevlic lumbar stabilization
CUES- neutral pelvis, maintain lumbar flexion
Spine Twist Supine
BLOCK
BREATH
MUSCLE FOCUS
OBJECTIVES
CUES - ANSWERS-BLOCK- Foundation
BREATH- exhale when legs come back to SP
