pilates exam 1

what was joe influenced by when creating pilates

gymnastics, yoga, and martial arts

what are the 6 principles of pilates

concentration- have to pay attention to your movements are you are doing them control- all movements have to be made with your control so that you do not injure yourself center- the powerhouse- basically helps support everything and the spine fluidity- no jerky movements - move through everything smoothly and evenly - helps to avoid injury precision- not only do you need to concentrate on the movements but you need to do the right movements breath- ok so this guy said breath in to prepare and breath out as you execute it

what did joe call his system of exercise

contrology - the true coordination of of body-mind-spirit under strict control of the will

go through the apparatus series without reps what is the order

- footwork series 4 UU toes arches heels tendon stretch - Hundred DU 4 -short spine DU 2 -coordination DU 2 - stomach massage series UU round 4 hands back 3 reach up 2 -short box DD 2 round straight side to side tree -Elephant UU 2 -Knee Stretch Series UU 2 round arched knees off -Running UU 4 Pelvic Lift UU 4

what is the basic mat sequence with reps

- hundred - 5-10 sets - Roll up 3-5 - Single leg Circles - 5 each side -Rolling like a ball 6 -Single LEg Stretch 10 -Double Leg Stretch 5-10 -Spine stretch 3-5

benefits of pilates

- strength without bulk - a firmer sleeker body - improved balance, coordination, alignment - muscle flexibility and joint mobility - most back pain can be relieved -

when do you typically inhale and exhale

-inhale on the effort -exhale on the stretch

when was pilates born and when did he die?

1883-1964

what is the hundred designed to do?

breathing exercise to stimulate the heart and lungs

what is the pilates philosophy

training the body and mind to work together for optimal fitness