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Balanced Body Allegro Manual

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The Balanced Body
Allegro® Tower System
8220 Ferguson Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828 USA
Tel 001-916-388-2838
EC
REP
Balanced Body, Inc
Sacramento, CA
Fax 001-916-379-9277 www.pilates.com
EMERGO EUROPE
Molenstraat 15
2513 BH, The Hague
The Netherlands
EC
REP
Balanced Body, Inc
Sacramento, CA
001-916-388-2838
EMERGO EUROPE
Molenstraat 15
2513 BH, The Hague
The Netherlands

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  • Page 1 The Balanced Body Allegro® Tower System 8220 Ferguson Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828 USA Tel 001-916-388-2838 Fax 001-916-379-9277 www.pilates.com EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 2513 BH, The Hague The Netherlands EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 Balanced Body, Inc 2513 BH, The Hague Sacramento, CA...
  • Page 2 The Allegro is set up as a Reformer by removing the 2 mats from the frame, inserting Spring Adjustments the shoulder rests into their slots and threading the ropes through the cleats and the Springs are used to adjust the resistance for different exercises.
  • Page 3 Allegro. Spring Progressions for the Allegro Please see the attached diagram for a listing of the various parts of the Allegro Tower Please note that these spring combinations represent the usual progression for a system...

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Allegro are adequately informed of all precautions. The warranty excludes normal wear and tear, scratches to the finish, 3. use the Allegro only on a level surface. Keep hands and feet away damage due to negligence or misuse, and tears in upholstery. Springs from all moving parts.
  • Page 5 Step 3: Install the Footbar hole storage slots positioned at This step will be easier if you have someone help you. One person the head end of the Allegro. should hold the weight of the footbar while the other guides the footbar into position.
  • Page 6 Stacking the Allegro Reformer bottom. The locking pins prevent the risers from pulling out of the frame To see a demonstration of how to stack the Allegro, watch the Setup during use. and Safety portion of the Allegro Introductory/Level 1 video. Attach •...

  • Page 7: Maintenance

    • Repair any tears in the upholstery with an upholstery repair kit available at auto parts stores, or have the repair done locally. call Balanced Body for other upholstery and re-upholstery options. Replacement pads are available from Balanced Body • Replace any missing screws, retention pins, or other parts.
  • Page 8 600-010 Pulley Spacer Prepare your Allegro Reformer 600-011 Delrin Washer Remove all ropes and risers and pins from the Allegro. If you are GEN9857 Long Black Knobs retrofitting the Tower onto an existing Allegro, you will thread your 700-003 Adjustable Pulley ropes through the pulleys later (see “Threading the Ropes”).
  • Page 9 Allegro as T-pin location (will be positioned on Tilt the inner bracket plate into the bottom lip of the Allegro label shown in Figure 5. The back of the Tower outside of frame later) channel (Figure 2a).
  • Page 10 PTB. For users looking for increased PTB function and tHreAdINg tHe roPes flexibility, Balanced Body can NOTE: If you are retrofitting the Tower to an existing Allegro you will use provide an additional insert your existing ropes. shaft in order to create a four- Be sure that the springs are attached so the carriage is secure.

  • Page 11: Additional Items

    Then raise the frame to vertical. Use your foot to steady the wheeled end frame and attach all carriage springs to spring hooks. of the frame as you lift to vertical. Do not lift the Allegro by holding the loosen the following knobs (1-2 turns): Tower frame.
  • Page 12 How to install the Allegro legs kit components provided in your kit: (4) Nylock hex nuts (2) 1-1/4” long silver screws (4) 1/2” long black socket screws (2) Transport wheel brackets (1) Large Allen (1) Small Allen wrench wrench (3/16”) (5/32”)
  • Page 13 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the four rubber feet Return the Allegro to the upright position. Remove the shoulder rests from to the bottom of the Allegro. If you have an Allegro with a serial number the carriage. Under the shoulder rest you will see two silver-colored screws higher than 008342, use the ratchet and 1/2”...

  • Page 14: Parts Included

    INstAll tHe eye-FAsteNer eye-fastener. loop. Remove your index finger. Find a stud in the wall where you would like to stand your Allegro. Push the loop through the Make sure you have ample space on both sides of the stud as well opening of the eye-fastener as above for the Allegro.

  • Page 15: You Will Need

    How to install your Allegro Reformer ® Standing Platform latch How to install your Allegro standing platform latch This new latch is designed to retrofit your Allegro Reformer. This retrofit is mandatory for use with the Allegro Tower of Power. ®...
  • Page 16 Attach bumpers (optional) 1. Remove the black Velcro tabs located on the Allegro rail and cover edge. (Figures 4a & b) 2. Attach one clear self-stick bumper on each side of the cover edge where the Velcro tabs were.
  • Page 17 Reformer Exercises Definition of Exercise Set-up Terms Exercises may need to be modified for people with these conditions. Level: The level of expertise needed to undertake exercise. Prerequisites: Specific exercises that must be mastered before undertaking a new exercise. Reps: How many times the exercise is performed. Starting Position: Where to begin the exercise on the Reformer.
  • Page 18 Rollback, Level 1 10 reps Springs: 1 – 2 Bar: None Loops: Short Focus Breath - exhale roll down/inhale roll up or inhale down/exhale up Spinal flexibility Abdominal strength Shoulders down Neck long Soft hip flexors Precautions Back injuries, neck injuries, hip flexor injuries. Be cautious with osteoporosis Prerequisites Comfortable in spinal flexion Starting position...
  • Page 19 Coordination, Level 2  reps Springs: 1 – 2 Bar: None Loops: Regular Headrest: Up Focus Breath – inhale start, exhale reach, inhale open/close, exhale return Stable pelvis – imprinted or neutral Hollow abdominals Abdominal strength Adductor strengthening Shoulders down Neck long Precautions Back injuries, neck injuries, hip flexor injuries, be cautious with osteoporosis.
  • Page 20 Kneeling Abdominals, Levels 1-2 10 reps Springs: 0 – 2 Bar: None Loops: None Focus Breath – Exhale as knees pull in/ inhale to return to starting position Pelvic stability Abdominal strength Pelvic stability Scapular stability Precaution Shoulder, elbow and wrist problems, inability to kneel Prerequisites Mat all fours hollowing (pregnant cat abdominals) Starting position, facing straps...
  • Page 21 Feet in Straps, Level 1  reps Set up: 2 springs Bar: Any Loops: Regular Focus Breath - exhale out/inhale in or inhale out/exhale in Spine to mat or neutral spine Hollow abdominals Starting Positions - Leg Lowers 1 Abdominal strength Pelvic Stability Hamstring, adductor and gluteal strength Hamstring and adductor flexibility...
  • Page 22 Pulling Straps, Level 1 4 – 8 reps Springs: 1 - 2 springs Box: Long Loops: Regular Bar: Low or none Focus Breath – inhale pull, exhale release Hip bones to mat Hollow abdominals Triceps, latissimus, lower trap and upper back strength Head in line Scapula placement Leg and torso alignment...
  • Page 23 Short Box - Abdominals, All levels  reps Springs: 4 -  Box: Short Strap: Foot strap Pole in hands Focus Breath – inhale down/exhale back or exhale down/inhale back Abdominal strengthening Abdominal hollowing Back strengthening Back flexibility Precautions Back, neck and shoulder injuries, osteoporosis Prerequisites Reformer Rollbacks, Cadillac Rollbacks Starting Position...
  • Page 24 Pelvic Lift, Level 2  reps Springs: 2 - 3 Headrest: Down Focus Breath – exhale up, inhale back, exhale in, inhale roll down Hamstring and gluteal strengthening Abdominal hollowing Pelvic stability Spinal mobility Precautions Back problems, limited knee flexion, limit roll up with cervical problems Prerequisites Mat Pelvic Press Starting position...
  • Page 25 Starting position Standing with one foot on standing platform, and one on the carriage. Face side of the room parallel to the side of the Allegro. Put the first foot on the frame and the second foot on the carriage.
  • Page 26 Prerequisites: Specific exercises that must be mastered before undertaking a new exercise. Level: The level of expertise needed to undertake exercise. Starting Position: Where to begin the exercise on the Allegro Tower. Reps: How many times the exercise is performed. *If applicable Springs: Number and location of springs on the Allegro Tower.
  • Page 27 Feet in Straps, Level 1 -10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle or high position Loops around arches Focus Breath - exhale out/inhale in or inhale out/exhale in Neutral spine Hollow abdominals Pelvic stability Hamstring, adductor and gluteal strength Leg Lowers Hamstring and adductor flexibility Leg alignment Precautions...
  • Page 28 Some back injuries, knee injuries, and unstable sacroiliac joints Starting Position Lie on your side on Allegro Tower with back of body in line with back edge of mat and legs slightly forward. Support body by bracing the bottom arm against upright pole or resting head on arm.
  • Page 29 Precautions Back injuries, knee injuries Starting Position Supine on Allegro Tower with feet on Push-through Bar, and springs attached from low position onto the Push-through Bar Plies Lie supine with the Push-through Bar in line with anterior hip crease, flex knees, flex hips, with metatarsals or heels on the bar, and straighten legs and return.
  • Page 30 Seated Push Through, Level 1  reps Springs: 1 short red spring from above on Push-through Focus Breath – exhale stretch forward, inhale stretch up or reverse Spinal flexion and extension Hamstring flexibility Scapula stability/mobility Abdominal hollowing and lift Coordination of breath with spinal mobility Precautions Some back injuries, shoulder injuries Prerequisites...
  • Page 31 Starting Position Straddle table facing Tower, hands on Push-through bar, or sit cross-legged inside frame of Push-through Bar. Can also stand on outside of Allegro facing Tower. Pull downs with stick Hold the dowel or padded stick as wide as possible with palms facing you.
  • Page 32 Parakeet, Level 4 4- reps Springs: 2 short red springs from high positions on to the Push-through Bar Focus Breath – varies Pelvic stability Hamstring and gluteal strengthening Abdominal hollowing Spinal articulation in flexion Leg and torso alignment Precautions Back injuries, neck injuries, and osteoporosis Starting Position Lie supine with head toward footbar of table and toes gripping Push-through Bar with the legs straight.