Balanced Body Written Test Out Questions with Complete Solution 2025/2026

Balanced Body Written Test Out Questions with Complete Solution 2025/2026 Pilates Mat 1 - answer-Written List the 9 Pilates Principles - answer-1. Breathing 2. Concentration 3. Control 4. Centering 5. Precision 6. Balanced Muscle Development 7. Rhythm/Flow 8. Whole Body Movement 9. Relaxation Name 5 Pilates Movement Principles - answer-1. Lower core activation 2. Neutral spine 3. Abdominal strengthening 4. Shoulder stability/mobility 5. Alignment Name the 4 muscles of the core/inner unit - answer-1. Transverse Abdominus 2. Pelvic floor 3. Multifidi 4. DiaphragmWhat country was Joseph Pilates born in? - answer-Germany around 1883 In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US? - answer-1926 What American city did Joesph Pilates live and teach in? - answer-New York City Circle exercises that are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis - answer-100 Rolling like a ball Double straight leg stretch OK = -Swan -Side leg series -Side leg kicks Name 3 mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - answer-1. Side leg series 2. Cat/cow 3. Pregnant cat What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis - answer-Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) Pubic Symphysis List two ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - answer-1. Bend knees slightly 2. Sit on a mat, towel, block Name four mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems - answer-1. Rolling like a ball 2. Roll up 3. Neck pull4. Criss cross Create a short mat class using 15 exercises - answer-1. Hundred 2. Roll up 3. Single leg circles 4. Rolling like a ball 5. Single leg stretch 6. Double leg stretch 7. Single straight leg stretch 8. Double straight leg stretch 9. Criss cross 10. Saw 11. Swan 12. Single leg kicks 13. Double leg kicks 14. Swimming 15. Side leg lifts