Pilates Exam 1

Front 1

Who is the creator of pilates?

Back 1

Joseph Hubertus Pilates

Front 2

What does Pilates call his system?

Back 2

contrology

Front 3

What is contrology?

Back 3

“the science and art of coordinated body-mind-spirit development through natural movements under strict control of the will.”

Front 4

what is the first modified excercise?

Back 4

The hundred- back into mat, hands on stomach, breathe in and out-lift head up and

Front 5

What is the second excercise after the hundred?

Back 5

the roll-up- knees together and bent, feet soles flat on mat, inhale and bring chin to chest-arms by side and slowly moving up..stretch legs out as stretch forward,

Front 6

What comes after the roll-up?

Back 6

the single-leg circles

Front 7

what comes after the single-leg circles?

Back 7

rolling up like a ball, knees slightly open and torward chest, inhale as your roll back and exhale as you roll forward

Front 8

What comes after the rolling like a ball?

Back 8

single-leg stretch, inhale as switching hand positions

Front 9

What comes after the double leg stretch?

Back 9

pull arms by ears and extend legs out and pull in inhale and stretch out, exhale and pull in, head up

Front 10

What is the last modified beginner excercise?

Back 10

sit up tall, legs stretched forward, open slightly wider than hips, inhale as pulling forward, exhale as stretching

Front 11

What do the single leg circles do for the body?

Back 11

strengthen the leg in the hip joint and stretch the iliotibial band (muscle running on the outer part of the thigh)

Front 12

What does the roll-up do for the body?

Back 12

strengthens the spine by articulating the vertebrae

Front 13

What does the hundred do for the body?

Back 13

it is a breathing exercise meant to circulate the blood in preparation for the next exercises

Front 14

What does rolling like a ball do for the body?

Back 14

an abdominal exercise that improves balances and massages the spine

Front 15

what do single leg exercises do for the body?

Back 15

termed "stomach series"- first 5 exercises
meant to flow from one to the next without changing initial body position

Front 16

What does the spine stretch do for the body?

Back 16

articulates the spine and enhances good posture, also stretches the hamstrings and empties stale air from the lungs

Front 17

What are the benefits of pilates?

Back 17

build strength without bulking up, a refreshing mind-body workout, develop a strong core, create an evently conditioned body and prevent sports injuries, learn efficient patterns of motion, be confident and safe, and be challenged

Front 18

What are the non-negotiables?

Back 18

stand up straight, your powerhouse is always engaged "in and up", lift chest, steady gaze, evenly distributed weight

Front 19

What are the twoexercises that take place on the wall?

Back 19

circles on the wall, rolling down the wall,