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Pilates Exam 1.who is Joseph Hubert Pilates and when and where was he born?ANS born in 1800 near Dusseldorf, Germany, Pilates was a man who invented the exercise method at the start of the 20th century.
2.what kind of childhood did Pilates have?ANS Pilates had a very active childhood and was involved in various sports.
3.when did Pilates immigrate and to where?ANS In 1912 he immigrated to England.
4.how did Pilates come up with the reformer idea?ANS Pilates came up with the reformer idea while working with bedridden patients in hospitals.
5.what happened to Pilates during WW1?ANS During WW1 he was imprisoned and that's when he worked on training.
6.what are the benefit of Pilates Mat?ANS Pilates offers both physical and mental benefits.
7.what do mat exercises involve?ANS mat exercises involve improved posture, stronger abs and back, stronger pelvic 1 / 2
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and shoulder stabilizer muscles, balanced muscle development, improved breathing, better coordination and balance, reduced injury likelihood, enhanced confidence, mind-body connection, and athletic perfor- mance.
8.is Pilates like Yoga?ANS Pilates and Yoga are similar in the sense of both having physical and mental benefits.
9.what are the 6 Principles of Pilates?ANS 1. Concentration-encourages developing mental power over the body.
2.Control-mind must have control over the body.
3.Physical Centering-strengthenings the body's physical center.
4.Flowing Movement-execute exercises in a fluid, natural manner.
5.Precision-Precise attention to movement to help train the body and mind.
6.Breathing-breath enhances movements 10.what are the new additions to the Pilates system from modern science and physical therapy?ANS new additions towel work, use of persuasive breathing, with exercise, the concept of "imprinting" the spine, the use of Pilates in sports med and rehab, and an emphasis on neutral alignment.