Pilates Pilates Mat Exercises

Question 1

In the Pilates Hundred exercise, the legs are held at what position for intermediate clients?

Accepted Answer

45-degree angle from the mat

Answer

Flat on the mat

Answer

Tabletop (90/90 position)

Answer

Straight up at 90 degrees

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Roll Up exercise?

Accepted Answer

Spinal articulation and abdominal strengthening

Answer

Hip flexor strengthening

Answer

Hamstring stretching only

Answer

Thoracic extension

Question 3

In the Single Leg Stretch, what is the arm position?

Accepted Answer

One hand on the ankle, one on the knee of the bent leg

Answer

Arms extended overhead

Answer

Hands behind the head supporting the neck

Answer

Arms extended out to the sides

Question 4

The Spine Stretch Forward exercise is performed in which starting position?

Accepted Answer

Seated upright with legs extended in front

Answer

Lying supine on the mat

Answer

Prone (face down)

Answer

Standing with feet hip-width apart

Question 5

How many repetitions is the Pilates Hundred named for?

Accepted Answer

100 continuous pumps of the arms while holding the position

Answer

10 repetitions of 10 breath cycles

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50 repetitions on each side

Answer

25 repetitions of 4 beats

Question 6

In the Rolling Like a Ball exercise, the client should avoid rolling onto which body part?

Accepted Answer

The neck and head

Answer

The lower back

Answer

The tailbone (coccyx)

Answer

The upper thoracic spine