STOTT - Program Matwork Exam With 100% Correct Answers

What should you include when designing a balanced workout? - correct answer Flexion, rotation, extension and lateral flexion (all spinal movements should be incorporated) What is the max amount of people for a group pilates class? - correct answer At the STOTT studio there is a max of 8-10. 6 is ideal. What type of workout would you design for someone with a kyphosis/ lordosis posture? - correct answer Pads under head for all supine exercises. A cushion may be placed under the feet to counteract lordosis in supine position. Work in imprint as much as possible. Tabletop legs over arc barrel if hip flexors are gripping. Emphasize thoracic extension, lumbar flexion, upper back extensors and scapular stabilization. Strengthen the hamstrings, glutes, obliques and abdominals. Stretch hip flexors, rectus femoris, pecs and possibly low back. Give examples of exercises that would be helpful for kyphosis- lordosis posture - correct answer Hip release (for tight hip flexors), Supine spinal rotation (for pec stretch) Cat stretch (for scapular stabilization) ab prep (strenthen abs) half-roll back (to work on c-curve) Spine stretch forward against the wall to work on articulation of the spine. How many layers of exercise programming should you have? - correct answer Three layers so that the client can progress through your programming.