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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
To accommodate all positions of the F.I.T. Kit pulleys, the ropes
for the F.I.T. Kit are longer than standard ropes. Manage the
longer ropes by placing them around the shoulder rests so that
they rest on either side of the headrest. The ends should rest on
the floor inside the well of the Reformer.
When using the higher pulley positions, you will need to
adjust your rope length. Here are a few general guidelines
for appropriate rope length. The exercise section includes
suggestions for pulley height and rope length for specific
exercises;
» Supine, hands in loops: In this position, hold loops with both
hands and adjust ropes so there is a slight amount of tension
on the ropes when the elbows are straight and the arms are at
90 degrees of glenohumeral flexion.
» Supine, feet in loops: With loops around the arches of the
feet, adjust ropes so there is a slight amount of tension on the
ropes when the legs are straight and the hips are flexed to 90
degrees.
» Sitting or kneeling on the carriage, facing the tower: Hold
hands in the loops with the shoulders in flexion and adjust the
rope length so there is a small amount of tension on the ropes
to begin the exercise.
» Sitting or kneeling on the carriage, facing the footbar: Hold
hands in the loops with the arms at your sides and adjust the
rope length so there is a small amount of tension on the ropes
to begin the exercise.
» Standing on the floor facing the tower: Stand approximately
4 to 5 feet from the tower with loops in your hands and
shoulders in 45 degrees of flexion. Adjust the ropes so there is
a small amount of tension to start the exercise.
» Standing on the floor facing away from the tower: Stand
approximately 3 feet from the tower with loops in your hands
and hands at your sides. Adjust the ropes so there is a small
amount of tension to start the exercise.
USING THE EXTENSION STRAPS
The included circular extension straps are used to secure the
loops to the shoulder rests or silver peg when the tower pulleys
are in a high position as shown in Figure A.
To attach extension strap simply take the strap and put it
through the end of your loop as shown in Figure B. Take one
rounded end of the strap and put it over the other. Then pull the
other strap to tighten around loop as shown in Figure C. When
in use you can take the strap and put it around the foot with
the primary loop as shown in Figure D. Do not use the extension
strap by itself as a hand or foot support. Or you can move it out
of the way by sliding it up the D-ring.
Fig. A
Fig. C
Fig. B
Fig. D: Loop and extension strap
around foot.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION STRAP
BY ITSELF AS A HAND OR FOOT
SUPPORT.
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