Pilates Basics

Question 1

What usual adverse effects might I expect from doing the Hundred?

Accepted Answer

Warm Feeling Around the Heart

Answer

Cold Sweats

Answer

Headache

Answer

Stomachache

Question 2

Which two Pilates exercises are specifically made to make you exhale your air more quickly?

Accepted Answer

The Saw and The Mermaid

Answer

The Seal and The Twist Preparation

Answer

The Saw and The Jackknife

Answer

The Mermaid and The Roll Over

Question 3

In Pilates, this exercise is always performed first.

Accepted Answer

One Hundred

Answer

Seal

Answer

Crisscross

Answer

Plank

Question 4

One leg is held close to the chest while the other is held straight at a 45-degree angle during this exercise. Take the opposing elbow and place it on the bowed knee. Slowly switch the elbows and knees.

Accepted Answer

Criss Cross

Answer

The Teaser

Answer

Single Leg Stretch

Answer

Double Leg Stretch

Question 5

Speed is more crucial in Pilates than form.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 6

The Pilates series comes to a close with this exercise. Toes lifted off the ground and supporting balance on the hipbones. Rock backwards while hanging onto the ankles with your arms inside your knees.

Accepted Answer

The Seal

Answer

Jackknife

Answer

Rolling Like a Ball

Answer

Open Leg Rocker

Question 7

What is the name of the exercise regimen intended to improve butt and leg tone?

Accepted Answer

The Side Kick Series

Answer

The Roll Over Series

Answer

The Strength Series

Answer

The Toning Series