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BALANCED BODY - MAT 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
9 Pilates Principles - (answers)Breathing
Concentration
Control
Centering
Precision
Balance Muscle Development (BMD)
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement (WBM)
Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles - (answers)Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Pelvis
Abdominal Strength
Lumbopelvic Stability
4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit - (answers)Pelvic Floor
Transverse Abdominus
Multifidi
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Diaphragm
What Country was Joseph Pilates born In? - (answers)Germany/1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? - (answers)1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? - (answers)New York
Mat exercises that contradict clients with osteoporosis - (answers)100, Rollup,
Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch
3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - (answers)Spine Side Stretch,
Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup
What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis? - (answers)ASIS & Pubic Bone
2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - (answers)Bend
Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat
4 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems (round or
extend) - (answers)Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick, Single Leg Kick
Spine Stretch (key areas that are working) - (answers)Stretch, PS, Abs
BALANCED BODY - MAT 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
9 Pilates Principles - (answers)Breathing
Concentration
Control
Centering
Precision
Balance Muscle Development (BMD)
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement (WBM)
Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles - (answers)Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Pelvis
Abdominal Strength
Lumbopelvic Stability
4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit - (answers)Pelvic Floor
Transverse Abdominus
Multifidi
, 2|Page
Diaphragm
What Country was Joseph Pilates born In? - (answers)Germany/1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? - (answers)1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? - (answers)New York
Mat exercises that contradict clients with osteoporosis - (answers)100, Rollup,
Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch
3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy - (answers)Spine Side Stretch,
Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup
What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis? - (answers)ASIS & Pubic Bone
2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings - (answers)Bend
Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat
4 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems (round or
extend) - (answers)Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick, Single Leg Kick
Spine Stretch (key areas that are working) - (answers)Stretch, PS, Abs
