Has your Doctor ever said that you have any sort of heart trouble or defect?
Do you feel pain in your chest when you undertake physical activity?
Do you lose your balance because of dizziness?
Do you ever lose consciousness, feel faint or dizzy?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Have you had major surgery in the last 10 years?
Have you had minor surgery in the last 2 years?
Do you suffer from asthma, diabetes or epilepsy?
Have you ever been told you have arthritic joints, osteoporosis, osteopenia or any bone or joint problem that maybe made worse by exercising?
Do you suffer from back or neck pain?
Do you have pain or restricted movement in any other joints e.g. hip, knee, ankle, shoulder etc?
Have you ever been diagnosed as hypermobile (excessive joint mobility)?
If you have answered "Yes" for ques 8-12, do you have medical permission to exercise?
Are there any movements that cause you pain?
Are you taking any drugs or medication which may affect your ability to exercise?
Have you ever been recommended to take up pilates by a specialist practitioner?