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BASI Pilates - Mat Course Review Exam 2024. Muscle focus of Pelvic Curl Abdominals, hamstrings Objective of Pelvic Curl Spinal articulation, hamstring control, pelvic lumbar stabilization Muscle focus of Roll Up Abdominals Objective of Roll Up Abdominal strength, spinal mobility and stability Muscle focus of Spine Twist Supine Obliques Objective of Spine Twist Supine Spinal rotation, pelvic lumbar stabilization, abdominal control with oblique emphasis Muscle focus of Leg Lifts or Le...

BASI Pilates - Mat Course Review Exam 2024. Muscle focus of Pelvic Curl Abdominals, hamstrings Objective of Pelvic Curl Spinal articulation, hamstring control, pelvic lumbar stabilization Muscle focus of Roll Up Abdominals Objective of Roll Up Abdominal strength, spinal mobility and stability Muscle focus of Spine Twist Supine Obliques Objective of Spine Twist Supine Spinal rotation, pelvic lumbar stabilization, abdominal control with oblique emphasis Muscle focus of Leg Lifts or Le...

Pilates Anatomy Basi Exam Questions And Answers. Median plane (planes of motion) - Answer Dividing the body into right and left halves Sagital Plane (planes of motion) - Answer Dividing the body into unequal right and left portions Coronal Plane (planes of motion) - Answer Dividing the body into front and back portions Transverse Plane (planes of motion) - Answer Dividing the body into upper and lower portions Anatonical position - Answer Standing with arms down by side and palms facing f...

Spine Flexors - Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Internal Oblique Spine Extensors - Erector Spinae (longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Spine Lateral Flexors - External Oblique, Internal Oblique, Quadratus Lumborum, Erector Spinae (logissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Spine Rotators - Internal and External Oblique, Erector Spinae(longissimus, iliocostalis, spinalis) Hip Flexors - Iliospoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius Hip Extensors - Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings (semimembranosus, semitendi...

Pelvic Curl - Spinal articulation, Hamstring control, Pelvic lumbar stabilization Spine Twist Supine - Spinal rotation, Pelvic lumbar stabilization, Abdominal control with oblique emphasis Chest Lift - Abdominal strength, Pelvic lumbar stability Chest Lift with Rotaion - Abdominal strength with oblique emphasis, Pelvic stability Leg Lifts/Leg Changes - Pelvic lumbar stabilization, Hip disassociation Hundred Prep - Abdominal strength, Trunk stabilization Roll Up - Abdominal strength, Spina...

Where was Joseph Pilates born? - Dusseldorf Germany When was J Pilates born? - 1883 Why did he become interested in different forms of exercise? - He was a sickly child with asthma, rheumatic fever and rickets. What kinds of exercise did he learn from? - Eastern and Western exercises as well as ancient Grecian and Roman regimes. Why did Pilates leave Germany? - Either because of being asked to train German soldiers or because he received an offer to train a world title holding boxer. Whe...

What does "physical" balance mean? - It refers to the neuromuscular skill of being able to maintain one's center of mass over the base of support, such as when balancing on one leg. What does balance mean in an esoteric manner? - It can refer to the wellbeing of the whole individual (mind-body-spirit). What should each instructor consider when designing a program? - Balance is the fundamental principle when designing one. Also, each client is an individual with different needs on their j...

What are the benefits of good posture? - It results in less stress on the spine, and more economical muscular activity. What happens when the spine is aligned with gravity? - The body works in harmony with the laws of nature. Why are the natural curves of the spine important? - They act as shock absorbers for the body. What is another by product of ideal alignment? - It facilitates normal and efficient functioning of the inner organs. What are the points that should fall on the plumb line...

When and where was Joseph Pilates born? - He was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 1883. What did Joesph Pilates do in 1912? - He traveled to England as a circus performer in a living Greek statue act. What did Joseph Pilates do in 1926? - He and his wife set up the first Pilates studio in New York City, U.S.A. What is contrology? - It is a system that focuses on developing the body through exercises that emphasize a mind-body connection. What are the ten principles? - 1. Awareness (All) 2...

Muscle focus of Pelvic Curl - Abdominals, hamstrings Objective of Pelvic Curl - Spinal articulation, hamstring control, pelvic lumbar stabilization Muscle focus of Roll Up - Abdominals Objective of Roll Up - Abdominal strength, spinal mobility and stability Muscle focus of Spine Twist Supine - Obliques Objective of Spine Twist Supine - Spinal rotation, pelvic lumbar stabilization, abdominal control with oblique emphasis Muscle focus of Leg Lifts or Leg Changes - Abdominals Objective of L...