BALANCED BODY WRITTEN TEST ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 5 Pilates Movement Principles. Answer: 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
◉ 5 muscles of the core or inner unit. Answer: 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
◉ What country was Joseph Pilates born in?. Answer: Germany
◉ In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?. Answer: 1926
◉ What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?. Answer: New
York City
,◉ 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
◉ Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy.
Answer: 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
◉ What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?. Answer: ASIS and
Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
, ◉ List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight
hamstrings. Answer: 1. Slightly bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
◉ Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low
back problems. Answer: 1. Roll Up
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
◉ List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement. Answer: 1.
Inhale facilitates spinal extension
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
◉ Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core. Answer: 1.
Fingertip Abdominals
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
EXAM 2026 SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 5 Pilates Movement Principles. Answer: 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
◉ 5 muscles of the core or inner unit. Answer: 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
◉ What country was Joseph Pilates born in?. Answer: Germany
◉ In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?. Answer: 1926
◉ What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?. Answer: New
York City
,◉ 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
◉ Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy.
Answer: 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
◉ What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?. Answer: ASIS and
Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
, ◉ List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight
hamstrings. Answer: 1. Slightly bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
◉ Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low
back problems. Answer: 1. Roll Up
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
◉ List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement. Answer: 1.
Inhale facilitates spinal extension
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
◉ Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core. Answer: 1.
Fingertip Abdominals
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
