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Balanced Body Written Test
Questions & Answers
1. 9 Pilates Principles
Answer 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
Answer 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
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3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
3. 5 muscles of the core or inner unit
Answer 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
4. What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer Germany
5. In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?
Answer 1926
6. What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer New York City
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7. Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with
osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
-Single leg kicks
Answer -100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
8. Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
9. What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?
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Answer ASIS and Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
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