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Installation and use of the Balanced Body
NOTE: The images will show an Allegro Refromer but the same
install applies to studio Reformers with towers.
Parts List
Part Number
Qty
Description
707-214
2
Black ropes
220-011
2
Fit Kit Pulley
607-276
2
Extension straps
1. Remove the existing ropes from the Reformer
2. For an Allegro Reformer installation, move your pulleys to
their lowest position.
For a Studio Reformer installation, lower your metal risers to
their lowest position. Make sure the detent pin is retaining the
riser in position.
3. Install one F.I.T. Kit pulley.
Locate the pulley assembly
over the desired eyebolt. Push
the pulley assembly in and
hook it onto the eyebolt.
Then release and verify that
the hook is fully engaged
onto the eyebolt. The F.I.T.
Kit pulley can attach to any
eyebolt (other than the top
center one) to create different
angles of pull for different
exercises, and can be moved with the ropes in place.
Fig. A: Pulley clip must engage
eyebolt.
4. Feed the new longer rope through the F.I.T. Kit pulley, Tower
pulley and finally into the carriage cleats as shown in Figure B
and C.
Fig. B
5. Repeat on other
side and make
sure ropes are even.
Proper installation
should look like
Figure D.
Fig. D
®
F.I.T. Kit
Fig. C: Proper orientation of rope
going through cleat.
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- Page 1 ® Installation and use of the Balanced Body F.I.T. Kit NOTE: The images will show an Allegro Refromer but the same 4. Feed the new longer rope through the F.I.T. Kit pulley, Tower install applies to studio Reformers with towers.
- Page 3 Using the F.I.T. Kit Once the F.I.T. Kit is installed, you can attach the F.I.T. Kit pulleys to any of the eyebolts on the tower by pressing the spring over the eyebolt and securing the hook on the eyebolt. ORGANIZING THE LONGER ROPES USING THE EXTENSION STRAPS To accommodate all positions of the F.I.T.
- Page 4 Supine Arm Work Springs: R to RB PURPOSE Headrest: as needed » Strengthen the arms including triceps, latissimus dorsi, lower trapezius, deltoid, pectoralis major. Straps: Adjust the ropes so the loops are under a slight amount of tension with the arms flexed to 90 degrees. »...
- Page 5 1. Posterior Shoulder Press - Starting position. 1. Arm Circles - Starting position. 2. Pull the ropes down toward the carriage with the elbows straight. 2. Pull the ropes down to the carriage with the elbows straight. 1. Latissimus Dorsi Pull - Starting position. 3.
- Page 6 Feet in Straps Springs: RB to 2R CUEING AND IMAGERY Footbar: Low or High (to get into the straps) » Engage abdominals before the legs lower and keep them engaged. Straps: Adjust the ropes so the loops are under a slight amount »...
- Page 7 1. Feet in the Straps - Starting position. 1. Feet in the Straps - Starting position. 2. Leg Circles - Open the legs out to the side. 2. Leg Lowers - Pull the ropes down toward the carriage. 3. Circle the legs down toward the footbar. 4.
- Page 8 Coordination Springs: R to RB PURPOSE Head Rest: As needed » Strengthen the abdominals, hip flexors, latissimus dorsi and adductors. Straps: Adjust the straps so there is a slight amount of tension » Increase thoracic flexibility. on them when the arms are flexed at 90 degrees to the torso with the elbows straight.
- Page 9 1. Coordination - Starting position. 4. Bring the legs back together. 2. Press the straps out, lift the head and upper back 5. Draw the knees back into the chair position. off the carriage and straighten the legs out. 6. Lower the head and upper body to return to the 3.
- Page 10 Spine Massage Variation - Magician Springs: BR to 2R Head Rest: Down PURPOSE Straps: Adjust the length of the straps so there is a small amount » Strengthen abdominals. of tension on the ropes when they are on the arches of the feet and the hips are flexed to 90 degrees with the knees straight.
- Page 11 3. Flex the hips until they are at about 90 degrees. 6. Until the hips are back on the mat. 4. Press the hips up toward the ceiling. Don’t roll 7. Lower the legs to 45 degrees. higher than the shoulder blades. 8.
- Page 12 Long Box Breast Stroke Springs: R to 2R Box: Long box PURPOSE » Strengthen spinal extension. Straps: Adjust the length of the straps so they are level with the front of the shoulder rests when the carriage is at rest. »...
- Page 13 3. Extend the spine as you circle the arms up toward 6. Reach the arms forward. the ceiling. 7. Return to the starting position. 4. Continue to circle the arms up and around to the back keeping the chest as high as possible. 5.
- Page 14 Kneeling Side Arms DRAW A SWORD Springs: Y to RB Straps: Adjust the straps so there is a slight amount of tension with the arm in the starting position. The longer the strap, the STARTING POSITION lighter the exercise will feel. Take hold of the strap with the hand that is farthest from it.
- Page 15 1. Draw a Sword - Starting position. 1. Pull Across - Starting position. 2. Pull the strap across the midline keeping the elbow 2. Pull the strap across the body leading with the elbow. slightly bent. 3. Straighten the elbow. 1.
- Page 16 Rowing Front » Keep the wrists straight. Springs: B to RB Straps: Adjust the straps so there is a slight amount of tension with the arm in the starting position. PURPOSE » Strengthen the shoulder muscles including the pectoralis Pulleys: Place the pulleys in the #2 or 3 eyebolt to direct the line of pull into the shoulder.
- Page 17 1. Rowing Front - Starting position. 4. Reach the arms forward and straighten the torso into one long line from hips to hands. 2. Roll the torso forward over the legs and reach the 5. Circle the arms out to the sides. hands to the carriage.
- Page 18 Rowing Back Springs: B to RB MODIFICATIONS Straps: Adjust the straps so there is a slight amount of tension Tight Hamstrings: Bend the legs slightly to stay up on the sit with the arm in the starting position. bones. Pulleys: Place the pulleys in the #6 eyebolt to direct the line of pull into the torso.
- Page 19 1. Rowing Back - Starting position. 5. Press the straps back as you round the torso forward over the legs. 2. Pull the straps into the chest with the elbows wide 6. Circle the arms up and around to the front as if and the knuckles together.
- Page 20 Kneeling Arm Work Facing Straps Springs: B to 2R PURPOSE Straps: Adjust the ropes so the loops are under a slight amount » Strengthen arm and shoulder muscles including rotator cuff, of tension with the arms in the starting position. brachialis, biceps, triceps, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi and deltoid.
- Page 21 1. Alternating Double Arm Twist - Starting position. 1. Chest Expansion - Starting position. 2. Rotate the torso to the right as you pull the right 2. Pull the straps back toward the hips without rolling handle back. the shoulders forward. 3.
- Page 22 Arm Work Facing the Footbar Springs: B to RB Footbar: No bar Straps: Adjust the straps so there is a slight amount of tension on the ropes to begin. Pulleys: Place the pulleys just slightly higher than the shoulders to optimize the work in the chest and anterior shoulder.
- Page 23 Inhale – Return the arms to the starting shoulders keeping the elbows parallel to position with control. the floor. QUESTIONS? CUEING AND IMAGERY Call Balanced Body at 1-800-PILATES or +1-916-388-2838, » Engage the abdominals before moving e-mail at info@pilates.com. the arms. » Stand up straight throughout the exercise.
- Page 24 QUESTIONS? » Strengthen scapular stabilizers including the serratus anterior, trapezius and rhomboids. Call Balanced Body at 1-800-PILATES or +1-916-388-2838, e-mail at info@pilates.com. » Increase torso stabilization. » Improve standing posture. Contact Us 1-800-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838 pilates.com | info@pilates.com...