Footwork Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Goals of Supine and Side Lying Footwork - Answer- Aligns body, integrates the mind and body, integrates breath with movement, allows instructor to assess client, improves walking, strengthens legs, hips, feet, knees, stretched legs and hips, warms body for exercises to follow, pelvic stability, neutral spine Common errors of Supine and Side Lying Footwork - Answer- Foot/ankle/hip/knee misalignment, not full lengthening of legs, arching back, imprinting, loss of carriage control, shoulder/wris...

Club Pilates Written Exam V2 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION What inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the Reformers? Answer: (1) Being a boxer and athlete who wanted to make sure he was cross-training to crate strength overall, (2) Being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through proper breathing, (3) Being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital beds Q...

Stott Pilates: Essential Reformer Latest Update Graded A+ Order of essential exercises (Column 1) Footwork Second position Single leg Hundred Bend & Stretch Lift & Lower Adductor stretch Short spine Midback series Back rowing Preps Order of essential exercises (Column 2) Side arm preps sitting Side twist sitting Front rowing preps Stomach massage Arms pulling straps (long box) Round back (short box) Straight back (short box) Twist (short box) Tree (short box) E...

Pilates Final Exam (NEW 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A QUESTION Having both legs in table top is considered a closed kinetic chain and this is good for clients with low back issues. True or false Answer: false QUESTION You are evaluating a client for the first time and find they have a major anterior tilt in their pelvis and no injuries in the past. They have been cleared to start a fitness routine after having not worked...

Stott Pilates: Essential Reformer- Answers 100% Verified Order of essential exercises (Column 1) Footwork Second position Single leg Hundred Bend & Stretch Lift & Lower Adductor stretch Short spine Midback series Back rowing Preps Order of essential exercises (Column 2) Side arm preps sitting Side twist sitting Front rowing preps Stomach massage Arms pulling straps (long box) Round back (short box) Straight back (short box) Twist (short box) Tree (short box) Eleph...

Goals of Supine and Side Lying Footwork Correct Answer Aligns body, integrates the mind and body, integrates breath with movement, allows instructor to assess client, improves walking, strengthens legs, hips, feet, knees, stretched legs and hips, warms body for exercises to follow, pelvic stability, neutral spine Common errors of Supine and Side Lying Footwork Correct Answer Foot/ankle/hip/knee misalignment, not full lengthening of legs, arching back, imprinting, loss of carriage control, sho...

BASI Pilates Written Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION What vertebral conditions are aggravated by extension (aided by flexion)? Answer: sponylolysis, spinal stenosis, lumbosacral strain QUESTION What vertebral conditions are aggravated by flexion (aided by extension)? Answer: disc injuries osteoporosis QUESTION What is a modification of the hundred prep? Answer: bed knees ...

Footwork : Toes ~~> Reps: 10 Springs: 3-4 ●Gently lay on carriage •Feet Pilates stance, balls of feet on bar, lift heels high, knees out to shoulders •Shoulders, ribs & palms pressed into mat •Push out, working heel to seat connection •Lengthen in opposition, bend knees, draw in Readiness : Introductory exercise good for anyone Shapes in Space : Double Leg Stretch, Frog, Leg Springs Footwork : Arches ~~> Reps: 10 Springs: 3-4 •Toes curled over the Footbar...

Always suggest that clients use a thin mat or towel for their Pilates Mat classes. It doesn't have to be a thick Mat, it should just cover the area under your client's body. True / False - False What is the best way to warm up a class of elderly persons? Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down Standing balance and jumping challenge Pilates push up - Ground based pelvic rocks followed by single leg stretch keeping the head down What exercises...

Stott Pilates: Essential Reformer- Answers 100% Verified Stott Pilates: Essential Reformer- Answers 100% Verified Order of essential exercises (Column 1) Footwork Second position Single leg Hundred Bend & Stretch Lift & Lower Adductor stretch Short spine Midback series Back rowing Preps Order of essential exercises (Column 2) Side arm preps sitting Side twist sitting Front rowing preps Stomach massage Arms pulling straps (long box) Round back (short box) Straight bac...