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Dance Quiz: Advanced Pilates

Did you think the Pilates Basics quiz was easy? This one is for true Pilates' afficiados only.

What are the two opposite origins of yoga vs. Pilates?

What philosophies do they have in common?

		Both center on improving flexibility and strength
		Both require stretchy pants
		Both have instructional videos

Which of them focuses on flows of energy and how it affects the mind and body?

What kind of muscles does the Pilates method produce?

What is the most significant difference between classic and contemporary Pilates?

		One is for old people, one is for young
		One is outdated, the other is the replacement
		One was developed by Joseph Pilates, one by his pupil

Are there still any original students of Joseph Pilates around?

		No, they're long dead
		Yes, but they're all retired
		Yes, they're still training instructors

How did Romana Kryzanowska come to the Pilates studio?

		She was an injured ballerina
		She was a musical performer with a bad back
		She always wanted to be a fitness instructor

Why did Joseph Pilates have so many loyal followers?

		He paid them a lot of money
		He made them into celebrities
		They found their life calling

Who is the best candidate for Pilates?

		It has benefits for everybody
		Only people who are fit in the first place
		Those who are in need of rehabilitation

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Is Pilates good to achieve a quick weight loss?

		Yes, the best for those last pesky 10 lbs
		It focuses on well-being first and foremost, and not on quick-fixes
		It works really fast, especially if you add a very strict diet