Download
Share
Print this page
Balanced Body Allegro Reformer Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Balanced Body Manuals
  4. Fitness Equipment
  5. Allegro Reformer
  6. Manual

Balanced Body Allegro Reformer Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Allegro Reformer:

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
The Balanced Body
Allegro
Instructions in document subject to change. Please consult pilates.com/instructions for most current version.
Allegro
Tower System
®
Reformer
®
EMERGO EUROPE
EC
REP
Prinsessegracht 20
2514 AP The Hague
The Netherlands
Balanced Body, Inc
Sacramento, CA
001-916-388-2838

Advertisement

loading

Related Manuals for Balanced Body Allegro Reformer

Summary of Contents for Balanced Body Allegro Reformer

  • Page 1 The Balanced Body Allegro Reformer ® Allegro Tower System ® Instructions in document subject to change. Please consult pilates.com/instructions for most current version. EMERGO EUROPE Balanced Body, Inc Prinsessegracht 20 Sacramento, CA 2514 AP The Hague 001-916-388-2838 The Netherlands...
  • Page 3 » If you are setting up an Allegro Reformer with no Leg Kit, proceed with these Reformer instructions beginning on page 9. » If you are setting up an Allegro Reformer with with Leg Kit, install the legs first, see page 13, then set up the Reformer beginning on page 9.
  • Page 4 Features of the Balanced Body® Allegro® System HEADREST HORIZONTAL FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS The headrest is used to optimally support the user’s head, neck The Allegro is equipped with an adjustable footbar that can be and shoulders while lying in a supine position. The Allegro has moved in order to accomodate users of different heights.
  • Page 5 On the Allegro, spring tension is adjusted by attaching different combinations of springs to the pegs under the standing platform. These color codes are standard for Balanced Body Machines To safely adjust the springs make sure the carriage is in the home position.
  • Page 6 Always return the Push-through Bar to a safe height if it has been moved. The Allegro Tower consists of a metal frame that attaches to the head of the Allegro Reformer. Eyebolts in the frame provide attachment points for the springs. Loops, handles or a wooden SAFETY NOTE: Roll-down Bar can be attached to the springs creating a wide variety of exercises.
  • Page 7 If the hook shows a lot of wear, discontinue using the spring depending on frequency of use). Look for gaps and kinks immediately and call Balanced Body to replace spring or snap. between the coils when the spring is at rest. It is not unusual See Figure 2b.
  • Page 8 ROPES AND STRAPS Disconnect the springs and clean the entire length of the tracks with a soft cloth and Balanced Body Cleaner, mild soap with Rope and strap wear (quarterly). Ropes should be replaced if you water or a mild commercial cleaner such as, Fantastik®...
  • Page 9 Don’t let the pedal snap back. the eyebolts. to ensure. If you notice wear on the slider knob pins, please call Balanced Body to replace. Using Spot users. When a user is standing, sitting or lying on top of the PTB in this condition could cause injury.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    U.S. and Canada: 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837) call Balanced Body for replacement parts. United Kingdom: 0800 014 8207 Other locations: +1 916-388-2838 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG...

  • Page 11: Parts List

    How to Assemble the Allegro Reformer ® PARTS LIST Part number Description IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS: 950-002 Complete footbar PLEASE READ WARNING 950-020 Pivot bolts and washers 1 kit To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following 950-228 Shoulder rest with brackets 1 pair important precautions before using the Allegro.
  • Page 12 INSTALL THE SHOULDER RESTS 1. Note the two protruding studs on the bottom of the shoulder rests. Lower the shoulder rest studs into the keyholes and slide away from the carriage pad. See Figure A. Note: The shoulder rests can be installed in two positions. One position is wider, and more comfortable for broad shoulders.
  • Page 13 7. Pivot the footbar slightly until the large hole at the bottom INSTALL THE TRANSPORT WHEEL BRACKET of the footbar aligns with the remaining hole in the trunnion plate. 14. Remove the 1/4”-20 button head screw and the split washer attached to the last hole in the frame towards the footend of 8.

  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Move QUESTIONS? and lock the footbar into the position closest to the foot-end Call Balanced Body technical support at 1-800-745-2838 of the Reformer frame. Raise (US and Canada), or +1-916-388-2838. the footbar to its highest position. Lift the head-end of the Allegro frame to waist height.
  • Page 15 How to Install the Allegro Legs Kit ® PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED): Item No. Part Number Description » Two 1/2” or adjustable wrenches 618-030 Allegro Leg, A » One 7/16” wrench 618-031 Allegro Leg, B 618-021 Leg Nut Plate »...
  • Page 16 1. Attach all springs to keep the carriage stationary. Remove ropes, shoulder rests, and risers. Place the footbar (if installed) in its lowest position and check that all pins are locked so that the footbar is secure. Then, with the help of a friend, lift the Allegro from both ends and carefully turn it upside down and set it on the floor.
  • Page 17 5. Your legs are installed and you may now carefully lift and turn 2. Using a 7/16” wrench and the included allen wrench, install your Allegro Reformer back over onto the legs. Re-install your the transport wheel brackets with the 1/4-20 screws and nuts shoulder rests, risers, and ropes.
  • Page 18 How to Install and Use the Standing Platform Pad Your Allegro Reformer comes with a standing platform pad. Place the pad directly on top of the standing platform to use. This pad will make the standing platform height the same as your carriage pad.
  • Page 19 ™ Prior to assembly, check the parts and components received against the following list. If you are missing any parts, contact the Balanced Body customer service department at 1-800-PILATES (1-800-745-2837) in the U.S. and Canada, or +1-916-388-2838 (international). PREPARE YOUR ALLEGRO REFORMER...

  • Page 20: Important: Read First

    IMPORTANT: READ FIRST NOTE: If you have an original version of the Allegro with the angled corner joints (Serial Number less than 36396), follow these instructions. a. Using the provided 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen and remove the six screws (one on each side of the Reformer and 4 on the head end) that hold the head end of the frame on.
  • Page 21 e. Once all four knobs are started tighten them one by one. Bracket ledge Figure C Figure E 4. Make sure both brackets are slid all the way up against the plastic rail caps. Using the provided 5/32” allen wrench, 6.
  • Page 22 REPOSITION THE T-PIN TO MOVE: For shipping purposes, the To move a Reformer with Tower a short distance you may Tower is packaged with the be able to lift the head end and roll it on the transport T-pins installed on the inside of wheels as if you did not have a Tower.
  • Page 23 - it will not fit. drilled hole with the screwdriver until the shaft of the eyebolt IMPORTANT: Balanced Body is not responsible for any damage or is completely within the wall. injury caused by improper wall mount installation, or the use of incorrect or improper wall mounting equipment.
  • Page 24 How to Assemble the Allegro Stretch Reformer ® PARTS LIST Part number Description IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS: 950-002 Complete footbar PLEASE READ WARNING 950-020 Pivot bolts and washers 1 kit To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the following 950-228 Shoulder rest with brackets 1 pair important precautions before using the Allegro.
  • Page 25 INSTALL THE SHOULDER RESTS The stretch reformer comes with eight different positions of shoulder rests. Shoulder rests can be adjusted based on narrow or broad shoulders. The left and right shoulder rests can be swapped to achieve these configurations. 1. Note the two protruding studs on the bottom of the shoulder rests.
  • Page 26 Be sure to go through the Call Balanced Body technical support at 1-800-745-2838 chrome eyestraps on both sides of the cam cleats. Always push (US and Canada), or +1-916-388-2838.
  • Page 27 New Footbar Features for the Balanced Body® Allegro® Stretch System HORIZONTAL FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS VERTICAL FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS The Allegro is equipped with an adjustable footbar that can be To adjust the footbar vertically, squeeze both handles at the moved in order to accomodate users of different heights. To bottom of the footbar until the pin disengages from the plate.

  • Page 28: New Style

    Oversized Platform Pad. If you ordered a normal Allegro Reformer, refer below to determine which Platform to order. Determine which style of Allegro Reformer you have. » If the rails near your trunion and standing platform have a slotted hole, follow new style instructions and order part number 950-266;...
  • Page 29 How to Install and Use the Standing Platform Pads for the Allegro® Stretch Reformer Your Allegro Stretch Reformer comes with two standing platform pads, one for the fixed standing platform, the other for the oversized standing platform. Place them directly on top of the standing platform to use.

  • Page 30: Starting Position

    Reformer Exercises FOOTWORK, ALL LEVELS 10 reps Springs: 2 – 4 springs Bar: Middle or High Head rest: Up FOCUS Heels Toes » Breathing – exhale out/inhale in, or inhale out/exhale in » Neutral spine » Pelvic stability » Hip, leg and ankle alignment »...
  • Page 31 ROLLBACK, LEVEL 1 10 reps Springs: 1 – 2 Bar: None Loops: Short FOCUS » Breath - exhale roll down/inhale roll up or inhale down/exhale » Spinal flexibility » Abdominal strength » Shoulders down » Neck long » Soft hip flexors PRECAUTIONS Back injuries, neck injuries, hip flexor injuries.
  • Page 32 HUNDRED, ALL LEVELS Sets: 10 Springs: 1 – 3 Bar: None Loops: Regular Headrest: Up FOCUS » Percussive breathing - in for 5, out for 5 » Stable pelvis – imprinted or neutral » Hollow abdominals » Abdominal strength » Shoulders down »...
  • Page 33 COORDINATION, LEVEL 2 6 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 »...
  • Page 34 REVERSE ABDOMINALS, LEVEL 4 10 reps Springs: 1 – 2 Bar: None Loops: Regular FOCUS » Breath - exhale to pull the knees in, inhale to release » Abdominal strength » Iliopsoas strength » Iliopsoas and abdominal coordination » Imprinted spine »...
  • Page 35 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 Posición inicial, frente a las correas »...
  • Page 36 FEET IN STRAPS, LEVEL 1 6 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 » Abdominal strength » Pelvic Stability »...
  • Page 37 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 Pulling Straps » Hip bones to mat » Hollow abdominals » Triceps, latissimus, lower trap and upper back strength »...
  • Page 38 SHORT BOX - ABDOMINALS, ALL LEVELS 6 reps Springs: 4 - 5 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 »...
  • Page 39 PELVIC LIFT, LEVEL 2 6 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...
  • Page 40 ARM WORK, LEVEL 1 - 2 4 - 10 reps Springs: 1-2 Box: long, short or none Loops: very short, short or regular Focus » Breath – inhale pull/exhale release Biceps » Biceps, triceps, pectoralis and deltoid strengthening » Scapular stabilization »...
  • Page 41 STANDING, LEVEL 1 - 3 8 reps Springs: 1 spring Standing platform FOCUS » Breath – exhale out, inhale in » Adductor and abductor strengthening » Abdominal hollowing » Standing alignment » Balance PRECAUTIONS Balance problems Prerequisites None STARTING POSITION Standing with one foot on standing platform, and one on the carriage.
  • Page 42 Allegro® Tower Exercises DEFINITION OF EXERCISE SET-UP TERMS » Level: The level of expertise needed to undertake exercise. » Precautions: Physical conditions that may limit or exclude a participant. Exercises may need to be modified for people with » Reps: How many times the exercise is performed. these conditions.
  • Page 43 FEET IN STRAPS, LEVEL 1 Reps: 6 Set up: 2 springs Bar: Any Loops: Regular Focus » Breath - exhale out/inhale in or inhale out/exhale in Starting Positions - Leg Lowers 1 Leg Lowers 2 » Spine to mat or neutral spine »...
  • Page 44 FEET IN STRAPS SIDELYING – LEVEL 1-3 6-10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle position Loops around arches FOCUS » Breath - exhale down/inhale up » Correct side-lying position (waist up, hips and shoulders in line) » Hollow abdominals » Pelvic stability and isolation of the leg from the pelvis »...
  • Page 45 FOOT AND LEGWORK, LEVEL 1 10 reps Springs: 2 long purple springs from the bottom on Push- through Bar Safety strap on FOCUS Breath – inhale push, exhale return Plies Spine to mat or neutral spine Leg, ankle and foot alignment Calf and hamstring flexibility Foot, ankle and lower leg strength Plantarflexion - 2 legs...
  • Page 46 SEATED PUSH THROUGH, LEVEL 1 6 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 »...
  • Page 47 CAT, LEVEL 3 4 reps Springs: 2 short springs from above on Push-through Bar FOCUS » Breath – exhale roll down, inhale to extend out, exhale pull back, inhale uncurl. » Spinal flexibility » Scapula stability/mobility » Abdominal hollowing and lift »...
  • Page 48 CIRCLE SAW, LEVEL 2 4 reps Springs: 2 short yellow springs from above on Push- through Bar FOCUS » Breath – exhale stretch, inhale to circle out, exhale reach, inhale circle back » Spinal flexibility in rotation » Scapula stability/mobility »...
  • Page 49 SEATED DOUBLE ARMS, LEVEL 1-2 4-10 reps Springs: 1 - 2 short red springs from high position on Push-through Bar Dowel or padded stick FOCUS » Breath – exhale pull, inhale release or inhale pull, exhale release » Scapular stability and mobility »...

This manual is also suitable for:

Allegro tower system