Reformer Pilates/ Balance Body
Exam Questions and Answers
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Reformer Springs Resistance Weight—ANSWER-Yellow: .25
Blue: .5
Red: 1
Green: 1.25
What are the spring colors?—ANSWER-Indicate resistance levels: Yellow,
Blue, Red, Green.
Upper Body Work Springs—ANSWER-Typically requires one spring, max one
Green.
Maximum Tension for Footwork/ Bridging—ANSWER-Three springs used: 2
Reds and 1 Green
Name Reformer Pilates Footwork and Spring Level—ANSWER--V
Bird on a Perch
Heels
Lower/Lift (tendon stretch)
, 2 Reds and 1 Green
Cue Footwork—ANSWER-Lying on your back with head on headrest, feet on
footbar.
"Exhale to push the carriage out, Inhale to return"
Heels lower and lift (tendon stretch)- keep knees straight, just lower/lift
heels
*Not meant to be a leg press/heavy weight. Key is to maintain neutral
alignment
Modification for footwork—ANSWER-- Change springs heavier or lighter as
needed
Move gear bar in/out as needed
Can add pulses for more eccentric work
- Single leg footwork with all kinds of variations
Supine Arms exercises/ springs—ANSWER-Up/Down
Open/Close/ T Shape
Arm Circles
1 R/1 G
Supine Arm Cue—ANSWER-Hands in short loops, press carriage out just
enough to line your hands up directly over your shoulders. Bring one foot at
a time to tabletop.
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Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Reformer Springs Resistance Weight—ANSWER-Yellow: .25
Blue: .5
Red: 1
Green: 1.25
What are the spring colors?—ANSWER-Indicate resistance levels: Yellow,
Blue, Red, Green.
Upper Body Work Springs—ANSWER-Typically requires one spring, max one
Green.
Maximum Tension for Footwork/ Bridging—ANSWER-Three springs used: 2
Reds and 1 Green
Name Reformer Pilates Footwork and Spring Level—ANSWER--V
Bird on a Perch
Heels
Lower/Lift (tendon stretch)
, 2 Reds and 1 Green
Cue Footwork—ANSWER-Lying on your back with head on headrest, feet on
footbar.
"Exhale to push the carriage out, Inhale to return"
Heels lower and lift (tendon stretch)- keep knees straight, just lower/lift
heels
*Not meant to be a leg press/heavy weight. Key is to maintain neutral
alignment
Modification for footwork—ANSWER-- Change springs heavier or lighter as
needed
Move gear bar in/out as needed
Can add pulses for more eccentric work
- Single leg footwork with all kinds of variations
Supine Arms exercises/ springs—ANSWER-Up/Down
Open/Close/ T Shape
Arm Circles
1 R/1 G
Supine Arm Cue—ANSWER-Hands in short loops, press carriage out just
enough to line your hands up directly over your shoulders. Bring one foot at
a time to tabletop.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
