Peak Pilates Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions

What is Pilates exercise? - ANSWER-teaches balance and control of the body; stretches, strengthens, and balances the body; "contrology" Joseph Pilates based Pilates exercise on what other forms of movement? - ANSWER-yoga, Zen, and ancient Greek and Roman physical regimens and self-study Joseph Pilates called his system of exercise -. - ANSWER-contrology The first piece of equipment Joe created was the -; however, the first exercises he created were the - exercises. - ANSWER-reformer, mat work Peak Pilates teaches Pilates with a - approach. - ANSWER-classical List 3 Peak Pilates "differences": -, -, and -. - ANSWER-fitness-based, systematic, integrated Who are the 'Elders'? - ANSWER-those who learned directly under Joseph Pilates List 8 benefits of regular Pilates exercise: - ANSWER-1. Whole Body Health 2. Whole Body Commitment and Breath 3. Concentration 4. Centering 5. Control 6. Breathing 7. Precision 8. Flowing Movement Two parts of the Peak Pilates Principles - ANSWER-Pilates Principles + 5 Parts of the Mind Pilates Principles: - ANSWER-Concentration, Centering, Control, Breathing, Precision, Flowing Movement 5 Parts of the Mind: - ANSWER-Intelligence, Memory, Imagination, Intuition, Will/Desire