BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST REVIEW FILE 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS

BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST REVIEW FILE
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS

◉ Circle any reformer exercises that are CONTRAINDICATED for
clients with osteoporosis (reformer). Answer: Hundred and Short
box abdominals


OK =
Swan
Feet in straps
Kneeling abdominals
Arm work sitting


◉ Circle any reformer exercises that are RECOMMENDED for clients
with osteoporosis. Answer: Footwork
Feet in straps (if stable)
Pulling straps
Standing
Swan
Arm work - Facing back


NOT OK =

,Rollbacks
Short box abdominals


◉ What points must line up for correct leg alignment when viewed
from the front and the side?. Answer: Front =
Hips: ASIS
Knee: Center of patella
Ankle: Center of front of ankle


Side =
Hip: High point of iliac crest
Knee: Midpoint of lateral side of knee
Ankle: Lateral malleolus of ankle


◉ Name 3 common leg misalignments and describe them. Answer:
1. Bow legs - Genu varum = legs reach out laterally from midline
2. Hyper extension = legs reach posteriorly
3. Knock knees - Genu valgum = legs fall medially in relation to
midline


◉ List 2 reformer exercises that require caution when working with
clients with low back problems. Answer: 1. Roll backs
2. Bridging

, ◉ Design a class using 15 reformer exercises that includes work for
all of the major muscle groups. Answer: 1. Standing roll downs
2. Footwork
3. 100's
4. Feet in straps
5. Arm work
6. Abdominal work
7. Pulling straps
8. Knee stretch
9. Elephant
10. Long stretch
11. Arm work 2
12. Bridging
13. Standing
14. Lunge
15. Mermaid


◉ Pilates Mat 2. Answer: Written


◉ List 3 ways in which breathing facilitates movement. Answer: 1.
Inhaling --> Spinal extension