Pilates Written Exam With 100% Correct Answers

Which of the below invented the Springboard? {Ans: Ellie Herman}The following statement describes which TRX Principle: "The TRX Suspension Trainer naturally hangs straight down in a neutral position beneath its anchor point. You can assist or resist an exercise by changing the starting position relative to the neutral position." {Ans: Pendulum Principle}What of the below inspired Joseph Pilates to develop Contrology and build the Reformer? (Select all that apply) {Ans: Being a sick child who wanted to increase his lung capacity through proper breathing, Being a boxer and athlete who wanted make sure he was cross-training to create more strength overall, Being in an internment camp with people who were sick in hospital beds}The foot cradles on the TRX are not adjustable. {Ans: False}If a client has a herniated disc, what exercises can they safely perform at the Springboard? {Ans: Thigh stretch}The only way to make a move more difficult on the Reformer is by adding more resistance. {Ans: False (the Reformer is meant to challenge the body by requiring strength through stability and alignment which is met by a lighter resistance. The moves that have less springs are often times more difficult)}