Which exercise is included in the Pilates exercise families?

Which exercise is included in the Pilates exercise families?

• A. Bridge
• B. Teaser
• C. Swan
• D. Mermaid

Answer: (B)

In Pilates, exercises are grouped into families that share a common movement pattern and progression. The Teaser sits in a family built around balance, controlled flexion-to-extension, and coordinated core work, where you move from a flexed or rounded spine into a balanced seated position with the legs extending and the upper body held upright. It embodies the core idea of that family: mastering precise abdominal control, pelvis stability, and spinal articulation to hold a poised, long line while the body transitions through the movement. Other options illustrate different families—Bridge emphasizes hip extension, Swan is a back-extension exercise, and Mermaid is a side-lying lateral flexion—so they don’t represent the same pattern as Teaser.

In Pilates, exercises are grouped into families that share a common movement pattern and progression. The Teaser sits in a family built around balance, controlled flexion-to-extension, and coordinated core work, where you move from a flexed or rounded spine into a balanced seated position with the legs extending and the upper body held upright. It embodies the core idea of that family: mastering precise abdominal control, pelvis stability, and spinal articulation to hold a poised, long line while the body transitions through the movement. Other options illustrate different families—Bridge emphasizes hip extension, Swan is a back-extension exercise, and Mermaid is a side-lying lateral flexion—so they don’t represent the same pattern as Teaser.