History Of Pilates Flashcards
When and where was Joseph Pilates born?
Germany, around 1883
What were Joseph Pilates childhood Illnesses?
Dramatic fever, asthma, rickets, and weak respiration
What sports did Joseph Pilates do as a young man?
Boxing, fencing, wrestling, and gymnastics
What happened to Joseph Pilates during World War I and what piece of equipment did he develop?
He was held as a resident alien and internment camp on the isle of man. He helped fellow inmates to exercise.
In order to treat multiple people at once, he developed the first Cadillac by attaching springs to mattresses.
Name five pieces equipment Joseph Pilates developed
Reformer Wunda chair Cadillac Ladder barrel Spine corrector
Name seven of Joseph Pilates first students
Eve gentry Ron fletcher Carola Trier Kathleen Stanford Grant Lolita San Miguel Mary Bowen Romana Kryzanowska
What are the nine Pilates principles?
Breathing Balanced m. development Concentration Control Centering Relaxation Rhythm/flow Precision Whole body movement
Name three exercises where zero springs might be used
Kneeling abdominal
elephant
long stretch series
What are the two positions of the springs and what is the amount of tension for each?
A position is pre-loaded and this provides more resistance
B position has no tension and has less resistance
What are the colors of the springs in order of lightest to heaviest?
Yellow, superlight
Blue, light
Red, medium
Green, heavy
Why are higher (or closer) footbar positions used?
For shorter clients, to increase hip and knee flexion, and to increase lumbar flexion
Why are lower/further footbar positions used?
For Taller clients, to decrease hip and knee flexion, and to decrease lumbar flexion
Describe the four strap positions
- Regular straps, gently taut on shoulder rests
- Short straps, gently taut on silver pegs
- Very short straps, about 5 inches shorter than headrest
- Long straps, longer than shoulder rest by length of one loop.
