Peak Pilates Level 1 Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025

What 2 Introductory Mat exercises are NOT taught the first exercise session with a student: Single Leg Stretch and Double Leg Stretch Side Kick Series Inner Thigh and Lifts Rolling like a Ball and Seal Hundred and the Seal ~~> Rolling like a Ball and Seal What is the name for the mini ex...

A concept that describes how each exercise is stabilized by the powerhouse and supported by critical connections ~~> anchoring stacking one vertebrae at a time, lifting bone by bone, or rolling down and releasing the vertebrae onto the mat one vertebrae at a time ~~> Articulate/Segmen...

Peak 5 Part Formula for Success ~~> 1) Peak Principles 2) Session Format 3) Teaching Methodology 4) Presentation Guidelines 5) Progression Guidelines 1) Peak Pilates Principles ~~> 1) Centering 2) Concentration 3) Control 4) Precision 5) Breath 6) Flow 5 Parts of the m...

Planes of Motion Dividing the body ~~> Frontal/Coronal(front and vack) Sagital(right/left) Transverse(top/bottom) 3 systems in anatomy ~~> Skeletal Muscular Nervous 5 Primary Functions of the skeletal system ~~> Support Movement Protection Storage Blood cell production 2 | P a...

Anatomical Position ~~> position of reference for definitions & descriptions of the body planes and axis. The body is an erect posture, face forward, with arms at sides of body, palms facing towards fingers and thumbs in extension. Anterior/Ventral ~~> frontal view of body Contralatera...

The Skeletal System ~~> 5 Primary Functions 1) Support 2) Movement 3) Protection 4) Storage 5) Blood Cell Production 3 Systems in Anatomy ~~> 1)Skeletal -bones & joints (provide framework) 2)Muscular -stabilizers and Mobilizers or movers (shorten/contract) 3)Nervous -tells system ...

The Powerhouse is the ~~> core, but more. The Powerhouse ~~> area includes not only the abdominals, gluteals, and inner thighs, but all of the muscles that cross the lumbopelvic girdle. What is the area that stabilizes and guides movement? ~~> The Powerhouse When we employ the 'Sco...

Advancements ~~> Challenges to an exercise that make it more difficult. This happens by performing the exercise on another apparatus, taking one foot or hand away, working with fewer springs, or raising the center of gravity. Alignment ~~> The placement of body parts in relationship...

What is Pilates exercise? ~~> 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? ~~> yoga, Zen, and ancient Greek and Roman physical regimens and self-study Jose...

Footwork : Toes ~~> Reps: 10 Springs: 3-4 ●Gently lay on carriage •Feet Pilates stance, balls of feet on bar, lift heels high, knees out to shoulders •Shoulders, ribs & palms pressed into mat •Push out, working heel to seat connection •Lengthen in opposition, bend knees, d...