Fitour Pilates review 7 Exam Questions
and Answers
What is the steps of execution for the Single Straight Leg stretch for Intermediate? -
Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, extend your right leg up to the ceiling grabbing the ankle and
pulling in toward
your forehead. Extend the left leg straight out hovering the mat about 6-8 inches.
Step 2 - Exhale, switch legs quickly and grab the left ankle.
Step 3 - Exhale, pull the left leg in toward the forehead by pulsing two times, then switch
again.
Step 4 - Inhale and Exhale with each set of switching legs like scissors.
What is the beginning position for the Criss Cross exercise? - Answer -Lie flat on your
back with hands one on top of the other behind the head.
Elbows are extended wide. The head and shoulders are lifted with chin toward the
chest. Maintain a cervical nod while scooping out the abs. Keep shoulder blades
retracted and depressed.
Knees are bent toward the chest
How many reps should be done for the Corkscrew exercise? - Answer -4-6
List the tips for the Saw exercise. - Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, twist from your waist to the
right as far as possible.
Step 2 - Exhale, bend forward and downward bringing your head and chest toward your
right leg.
Extend your left arm past your right foot sliding your left pinky finger past your right baby
toe as
though you were sawing it off. The right arm is extended straight back behind you. Look
toward
your right hand behind you as you stretch forward.
Step 3 - Continue to exhale as you deepen the stretch in 3 consecutive sliding-reaching
"sawlike" motions as far as possible.
Step 4 - Inhale, draw the body up to the beginning position and twist to the opposite
side to repeat on the left side.
What is the purpose of the Neck pull for Intermediate? - Answer -To strengthen the
powerhouse, articulate the lower back, stretch the hamstrings, and improve posture.
Explain the execution for the Side Kick ( front back) - Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, swing the
top leg forward as far as possible. Pulse twice.
Step 2 - Exhale, swing the top leg back as far as possible.
and Answers
What is the steps of execution for the Single Straight Leg stretch for Intermediate? -
Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, extend your right leg up to the ceiling grabbing the ankle and
pulling in toward
your forehead. Extend the left leg straight out hovering the mat about 6-8 inches.
Step 2 - Exhale, switch legs quickly and grab the left ankle.
Step 3 - Exhale, pull the left leg in toward the forehead by pulsing two times, then switch
again.
Step 4 - Inhale and Exhale with each set of switching legs like scissors.
What is the beginning position for the Criss Cross exercise? - Answer -Lie flat on your
back with hands one on top of the other behind the head.
Elbows are extended wide. The head and shoulders are lifted with chin toward the
chest. Maintain a cervical nod while scooping out the abs. Keep shoulder blades
retracted and depressed.
Knees are bent toward the chest
How many reps should be done for the Corkscrew exercise? - Answer -4-6
List the tips for the Saw exercise. - Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, twist from your waist to the
right as far as possible.
Step 2 - Exhale, bend forward and downward bringing your head and chest toward your
right leg.
Extend your left arm past your right foot sliding your left pinky finger past your right baby
toe as
though you were sawing it off. The right arm is extended straight back behind you. Look
toward
your right hand behind you as you stretch forward.
Step 3 - Continue to exhale as you deepen the stretch in 3 consecutive sliding-reaching
"sawlike" motions as far as possible.
Step 4 - Inhale, draw the body up to the beginning position and twist to the opposite
side to repeat on the left side.
What is the purpose of the Neck pull for Intermediate? - Answer -To strengthen the
powerhouse, articulate the lower back, stretch the hamstrings, and improve posture.
Explain the execution for the Side Kick ( front back) - Answer -Step 1 - Inhale, swing the
top leg forward as far as possible. Pulse twice.
Step 2 - Exhale, swing the top leg back as far as possible.
