Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Question 1 of 10 What type of exercise is Pilates? Petit ballet moves performed at a barre A system of breathing exercises and postures that originated in India A standing bicycle workout with various speeds and difficulty levels A regimen performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus that aims to improve flexibility and stability The mind-body Pilates regimen works to improve posture and strengthen muscles, especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back. Question 2 of 10 Where did the term Pilates come from? The body’s biological system that’s stimulated by exercise Joseph Pilates, who first created the type of exercise A French ballet term for a series of specific moves The name of the New York City gym where Pilates was first practiced German-born Joseph Pilates called his method “Contrology,” but today people call this type of exercise by the name of its creator. Question 3 of 10 Joseph Pilates first created exercises for: Dancers with the New York City Ballet People in a World War I internment camp Mothers recovering from childbirth German housewives Joseph Pilates, originally from Mönchengladbach, Germany, spent four years in the Knockaloe internment camp on the Isle of Man during World War I and worked with fellow internees to develop a system of exercises. Question 4 of 10 Pilates is considered to be which type of exercise: A high-impact workout A low-impact workout Yoga Ballet Pilates exercises are developed to stretch and strengthen the body without jumping or running. Question 5 of 10 A 2022 review of Pilates studies among older adults detailed health benefits, which included: Increasing trunk stability Preventing falls Improving sleep All of the above Additional benefits include building lower limb strength and helping emotional well-being. Members only Unlock Access to AARP Members Edition Join AARP to Continue Already a Member? Login
Question 6 of 10 What type of equipment do many Pilates classes use? Heavy weights Barbells Reformer Trampoline Traditional Pilates apparatus, including the reformer and Cadillac, use body weight on the equipment to build strength and stability. Question 7 of 10 Joseph Pilates immigrated to the United States in 1926 and opened a fitness studio that shared an address with which group in New York? The New York City police department The New York City Ballet The Metropolitan Opera The Goethe-Institut of New York Pilates and his wife, Clara, trained many New York dancers, including George Balanchine and Martha Graham. Question 8 of 10 Experts say Pilates can help relieve back pain. How can this type of exercise help your back? Improving posture Strengthening core Increasing flexibility All of the above Pilates increases core strength, posture and balance, which can help relieve back pain. Question 9 of 10 Which of these is one of the original 34 exercises Joseph Pilates created? The seal The dolphin The pelican The albatross Pilates’ original exercises also included the rocking, the scissors and the one-leg kick, as well as the hundred. Question 10 of 10 A 2015 study of postmenopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis had one group do Pilates for one hour, three times a week, for six months. What change did these women experience? Decreased brain shrinkage Increased bone density Weaker muscles Lower cholesterol While the Pilates group had increased bone density, the control group that didn’t do Pilates continued to experience bone tissue loss. Submit Quiz You have unanswered questions. Please go back and complete those questions to finish the quiz. 0 Correct 0 Incorrect Oops...something went wrong. Please log out and log back in to continue.
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