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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE PROFESSIONAL SERIES Reformer and Vertical Frame Please review this important instructions for use for your new Merrithew equipment ® and keep it handy for future reference.
- Page 2 Alzheimer’s Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), recovery from surgery for any reason, or a multitude of other physical issues. There are very few contraindications to working on the Merrithew Pilates equipment as prescribed exercises can be modified to suit any type of limitation or movement impairment.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT USER’S GUIDELINES This section contains important safety and usage information. The Merrithew Reformer is a sophisticated piece of Pilates Please read carefully before using your Merrithew Reformer. equipment that, when used properly, can facilitate many exercises safely and effectively; however, care and caution must be taken...
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Page 4: Safety & Usage
The number of springs attached to the gearbar determines the total The inside of the aluminum rails and rollers should be cleaned weekly amount of resistance. Most Merrithew Reformers are equipped with with window cleaner and a cloth. Spray cleaner onto cloth first, one 50% tension and four 100% tension springs. - Page 5 GEARBAR ROPES The gearbar setting determines the amount of initial tension on To determine correct length of ropes, set carriage stopper in second the springs. The position closest to the wooden standing platform hole, engage springs so carriage does not move, then attach is position #1;...
- Page 6 Keep body, clothing and hair free from all moving parts. on secured carriage. Do not use if equipment appears worn, broken or damaged. Before moving a Merrithew Reformer, ensure ropes do not drag Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself without and springs are attached so carriage is secure.
- Page 7 The Vertical Frame Max Plus Vertical Frame 1 Fixed Eyehook 2 Spring Clip 3 Safety Chain 4 Traveling Pulley H 5 Traveling Pulley Eyehook H 6 Vertical Sliding Track H 7 Roll-Down Spring, Black 8 Roll-Down Bar 9 Padded Long Spine Strap TRAVELING PULLEY 10 Push-Thru Bar 11 Traveling Spring Hook...
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Page 8: Specifications
REFORMER FEATURES The Vertical Frame continued Traditional Vertical Frame LIGHT ARM SPRING WITH FOAM-GRIP HANDLE EXTENSION STRAPS PUSH-THRU SPRING WITH LOCKING SPRING CLIP Specifications SPRING TYPE MAXIMUM STRETCH (in)* MAXIMUM FORCE (lbf) MAXIMUM STRETCH (cm)* MAXIMUM FORCE (Nm) 25% (white) 95"... - Page 9 Installing the Vertical Frame Consult our online assembly video at merrithew.com/eq-assembly 1. Remove the receptacle covers and slide vertical frame into To use traveling pulleys extend ropes and MAX PLUS FRAMES: receptacles. For Max Plus models, position pulley system facing detach double-ended swivel spring clips and Soft Reformer Loops.
- Page 10 REFORMER FEATURES Setting Up the Vertical Frame Ensure spring clips are fully closed at both ends of springs. A spring clip that is only partly closed risks detaching with high force CAUTION: Push-Thru Bar, Springs from Below Adjustable Pulley System safety chain The spring-loaded track system provides CAUTION: THE SAFETY CHAIN MUST BE ATTACHED WHEN USING...
- Page 11 EXERCISES Exercise Starting Positions It is important to start each exercise in a position as tension-free as SITTING possible. If there is already tension before starting, too much stress When sitting vertically, the cervical spine should have its natural will be created once movement begins. curve, slightly convex anteriorly, and the head should balance directly above the shoulders.
- Page 12 EXERCISES Footwork 2. WRAP TOES ON BAR STARTING POSITION ALL FOOT WORK EXERCISES Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Arms long by sides of body, palms down. footbar position #1, 3 or 4 springs, headrest adjusted for individual 1. TOES APART HEELS TOGETHER STARTING POSITION Distal ends of metatarsal on footbar, toes gently flexed around footbar position #1, 3 or 4 springs, headrest adjusted for individual...
- Page 13 3. HEELS ON BAR 4. HIGH HALF TOE footbar position #1, 3 or 4 springs, headrest adjusted for individual footbar position #1, 3 or 4 springs, headrest adjusted for individual STARTING POSITION STARTING POSITION Heels on footbar, ankles dorsiflexed. Balls of feet on footbar, ankles plantar flexed. Legs parallel and adducted, knees flexed.
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Page 14: Starting Position
EXERCISES Footwork continued 5. LOWER & LIFT FOCUS all those listed on page 15 footbar position #1, 3 or 4 springs, headrest adjusted for individual keep heels relatively still in space; do not allow STARTING POSITION them to drop significantly on press out Balls of feet on footbar, ankles plantar flexed. - Page 15 ESSENCE [EXERCISES 1-5] MODIFICATIONS transversus abdominis to compress abdomen Inhale to press carriage out, TARGET MUSCLES: 1. ALTERNATE BREATH [EXERCISES 1-4]. and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing exhale to return. To challenge engaging transversus abdominis on the transversus;...
- Page 16 EXERCISES Hundred To finish… footbar position #1, 2 or 3 springs, headrest adjusted for individual remain in upper body flexion, flex knees and continue INHALE STARTING POSITION to reach arms. Supine, imprinted position. Legs parallel and adducted in air, knees flexed (tabletop position). Elbows flexed by sides of body. flex elbows and return upper body to carriage.
- Page 17 FOCUS MODIFICATIONS To practice breath with arm movement. 1. HEAD ON CARRIAGE. maintain imprint throughout exercise Focuses on scapular stabilization and full breath pattern. stabilize thoracic flexion, rib cage and scapulae throughout Maintain knees flexed in the air. Ideal to 2.
- Page 18 EXERCISES Bend & Stretch 1. PARALLEL 2. LATERALLY ROTATED footbar position #1, 2 springs, headrest adjusted for individual footbar position #1, 2 springs, headrest adjusted for individual STARTING POSITION STARTING POSITION Supine, pelvis and spine neutral. Feet in straps, legs parallel and Supine, pelvis and spine neutral.
- Page 19 3. MEDIALLY ROTATED ESSENCE [EXERCISES 1-3] transversus abdominis to compress abdomen TARGET MUSCLES: footbar position #1, 2 springs, headrest adjusted for individual and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region; deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus; obliques concentrically to create imprint and stabilize STARTING POSITION pelvis;...
- Page 20 Please keep this manual in a safe place. 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 2C6 S4M Europe Merrithew 416.482.4050 | 1.800.910.0001 | 0800.328.5676 UK | ext. 0907 59, rue Castellion 500-2200 Yonge St., 01100 Oyonnax. Toronto, ON, customercare@merrithew.com | merrithew.com France M4S 2C6 Canada...
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