Movement Principles Flashcards
What are the the 9 Pilates Principles?
- Breathing
- Concentration
- Control
- Centering
- Precision
- Balanced Muscle Development
- Rhythm/Flow
- Whole Body Movement
- Relaxation
What are the five Pilates Movement Principles?
- Lower core activation
- Neutral spine
- Abdominal strengthening
- Shoulder stability/mobility
- Alignment
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Germany around 1883
In what year did Joesph Pilates move to the US?
1926
What American city did Joesph Pilates live and teach in?
New York City
What are two ways to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings?
- Bend knees slightly
- Sit on a mat, towel, block
What key areas does an exercise work?
Abs -
Abdominal exercises (oblique/sagittal)
Lat - Lateral flexion exercises
Rot - Torso rotation
Back - Back extension
Legs - Lower body - hip, leg, and ankle
Arms - Upper body - Shoulder and arm
SS - Scapular stability
PS - Lumbopelvic stability
St - Stretches
What are 5 pieces of equipment that Joesph Pilates invented?
- Reformer
- Cadallic
- Wunda chair
- Barrel
- Spine Corrector
List 3 ways in which breathing facilitates movement
- Inhaling–> Spinal extension
- Exhaling –> Spinal Flexion
- Inhaling/Exhaling –> Lateral flexion/Spinal rotation
- Warm up core
Does the diaphragm contract or relax on inhalation?
Contract
How would you modify teaser for clients with tight hamstrings?
Decrease angle of hip flexion
-Bend knees
Name 4 Pilates elders who studied with Joseph Pilates
1.Romana Kryzanowska
2. Eve Gentry
3. Ron Fletcher
4. Carola Trier
When was Joseph Pilates born?
1883 in Germany
In what country did Joseph Pilates first use springs to create resistance for exercise?
England
What dance company shared the building at 8th avenue with Joseph Pilates?
New York City Ballet - George Balanchine
List the Balanced Body Movement Principles
- Trunk integration
- Lower body strength and power
- Upper body strength and balance
- Whole body movement
- Dynamic flexibility and rotation
