Stott Pilates Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

REFORMER HOMEWORK with Verified Solutions 2024 What is the gear bar? - Answer -*setting determines the amount of initial tension on the springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform is #1, #2 is the next and so on Lower position numbers provide higher spring tension Controls load - The gear bar enables you to change the initial tension on the springs (before the carriage is pressed out). This feature lets you accommodate clients of different strengths and heights. A taller...

PILATES EXAM REVIEW with Correct Solutions 2024 1) In Pilates, we isolate movement, not _____ - Answer -Muscles 1) Kyphosis is an exaggerated curve in the _____ spine - Answer -Thoracic 1) Lengthen the neck and begin to flex the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time. Pass through imprint and keep moving until pelvis is vertical and arms are parallel to the floor. The thoracic spine is flexed and shoulders are down and plantar flex the ankles. This is the first exhale of what exercise? ...

STOTT - PROGRAM MATWORK with Correct Solutions 2024 What should you include when designing a balanced workout? - Answer -Flexion, rotation, extension and lateral flexion (all spinal movements should be incorporated) What is the max amount of people for a group pilates class? - Answer -At the STOTT studio there is a max of 8-10. 6 is ideal. What type of workout would you design for someone with a kyphosis/ lordosis posture? - Answer -Pads under head for all supine exercises. A cushion may ...

STOTT PILATES (BRYAN-EDWARDS FLASHCARDS) ACTIONS with Correct Solutions 2024 Iliocostalis Cervicis Extension of spine Laterally flexes vertebral column Iliocostalis Thoracis Extension of spine Laterally flexes spine Iliocostalis Lumborum Extension of spine Lateral flexion of spine Semispinalis Capitis Extension of neck and head Lateral flexion of neck and head Rotation to opp

STOTT PILATES ANATOMICAL REFERENCES with Correct Solutions 2024 Medial - Answer -Closer to the median plane Lateral - Answer -Further from the median plane Anterior - Answer -Facing forward or located at the front Posterior - Answer -Facing toward or located at the back Superior - Answer -Facing toward or located at the top (Closer to the head) Inferior - Answer -Facing toward or located at the bottom (Further from the head) Proximal - Answer -Closer to the trunk, or some major joint ...

STOTT PILATES IMP SCISSORS EXERCISES SCISSORS – SAW with Correct Solutions Latest Scissors Breath Pattern - Answer -This exercise is a four breath pattern. Scissors Objective - Answer -The objective of this exercise is abs endurance. Scissors Starting - Answer -Supine with upper body flexed off mat. Imprinted position. Legs extended towards the ceiling. Adducted & parallel. Ankles plantar flexed, toes gently pointed. Hands reaching ankles. Scapula stabilised. Scissors Starting position...

STOTT PILATES- POSTURAL ALIGNMENT with Correct Solutions 2024 What are the four types of postural alignment? - Answer -Ideal, kyphosis-lordosis, flat-back, sway-back postures What should the cervical spine look like in neutral alignment? - Answer -Normal curve, slightly convex anteriorly What should the thoracic spine look like in ideal alignment? - Answer -Normal curve, slightly convex posteriorly What should the lumbar spine look like in ideal alignment? - Answer -Normal curve, slightl...

STOTT PILATES IMP EXERCISES AB PREP - ROLL UP with Correct Solutions 2024 Ab Prep Breath Pattern - Answer -This exercise is a four breath pattern. Ab Prep Starting Position - Answer -Lying supine, pelvis & spine neutral, knees flexed, feet on Mat. Legs abducted, hip-distance apart. Arms long by your sides, palms facing down. Scapula stabilised. Ab Prep Movements - Answer -Inhale & head nod. Exhale, flex forward, reaching arm off the mat in line with your shoulders. Inhale to stay. Exhal...

STOTT PILATES ESSENTIAL REFORMER with Correct Solutions 2024 Order of essential exercises (Column 1) - Answer -Footwork Second position Single leg Hundred Bend & Stretch Lift & Lower Adductor stretch Short spine Midback series Back rowing Preps Order of essential exercises (Column 2) - Answer -Side arm preps sitting Side twist sitting Front rowing preps Stomach massage Arms pulling straps (long box) Round back (short box) Straight back (short box) Twist (short box)