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Balanced Body Reformer Trapeze Combination Manual

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The Balanced Body
Reformer Trapeze Combination
®
EMERGO EUROPE
EC
REP
Molenstraat 15
2513 BH, The Hague
The Netherlands
Balanced Body, Inc
Sacramento, CA
001-916-388-2838
™
EC
Balanced Body, Inc
Sacramento, CA
001-916-388-2838
Contact Us
1-800-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838
pilates.com | info@pilates.com
400-119 | 07.02.18
REP

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  • Page 1 The Balanced Body ® Reformer Trapeze Combination ™ EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 Balanced Body, Inc 2513 BH, The Hague Sacramento, CA 001-916-388-2838 The Netherlands Balanced Body, Inc Sacramento, CA 001-916-388-2838 Contact Us 1-800-PILATES | +1-916-388-2838 pilates.com | info@pilates.com 400-119 | 07.02.18...
  • Page 2 To move the carriage, rotate The Reformer Trapeze Combination or RTC is the most versatile both carriage brackets up until the carriage moves freely. Slide piece of Pilates equipment available today.
  • Page 3 Reformer. This position is used to move the bar out of the way for standing exercises and for exercises where the user is lying These color codes are standard for Balanced Body Machines on the box. Yellow – Very light Blue –...
  • Page 4 SPRING CODING The Trapeze Table has two different lengths of springs – long or leg springs, and short or arm springs. Each length of spring comes in different resistances. The standard Balanced Body spring coding is as follows:...
  • Page 5 How to Assemble The Balanced Body® Reformer Trapeze Combination™ REFORMER PARTS LIST CANOPY/TRAPEZE PARTS LIST Description Part Number Qty. Description Part Number Qty. Cotton Footstrap 210-030 Ankle Velcro (pair) 101-001 Red Reformer Spring SPR9070 Long Cotton Web, Black (pair) 101-026...
  • Page 6 Corner Connector Canopy Top Top Slider Cotton Slider Webs with Fuzzies a Push Through Bar (PTB) Leg Springs b a Quick Relase T-Pin Roll Down Bar Safety Strap Vertical Tubes b Belly Strap (not shown) Mat Conversion (not shown) Flange Connectors...
  • Page 7 Shoulder Rests h Footbar b Risers Reformer Mode ASSEMBLE THE TRAPEZE CANOPY ASSEMBLE THE REFORMER 1. Using the provided 3/16” allen wrench, loosen the set screws 5. Swing the footbar up and place the support into position. in each of the eight flanges mounted to the outside of the 6.

  • Page 8: Weekly Maintenance

    7. Place the remaining mat on the foot-end of the Reformer. Make sure the end of the mat with the feet further from the Call Balanced Body Technical Support at 1-800-PILATES or edge is installed over the standing platform. +1-916-388-2838.
  • Page 9 The Revo is an efficient and versatile adjustment system for Locking the Revo Footbar ® Balanced Body Studio Reformers and Combination equipment. The Revo footbar features a sliding lock With the Revo, you can quickly and easily change the distance that keeps the footbar securely in place.

  • Page 10: All Equipment

    If the hook shows a lot of wear, discontinue using the spring to the quality of the equipment. This guide was created to help immediately and call Balanced Body to replace spring or snap. you use and maintain your equipment for optimum safety. Please See Figure 2.
  • Page 11 Disconnect the springs and clean the entire length of the tracks and exercises. The sliders on the with a soft cloth and Balanced Body Cleaner, mild soap with tubes allow for this vertical water or a mild commercial cleaner such as, Fantastik® or 409®.
  • Page 12 (they are reddish-brown in color). different position. Release the knobs before the next hole and Figure 8. If your chair is a Balanced Body continue to slide the system into position. Once over a hole the Split-step Pedal Chair (Combo Chair), pin of the knob will automatically drop into the opening.

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG REPLACEMENT PARTS We suggest that you keep a maintenance log for each piece of To order replacement parts, or if you have any questions, equipment. The log should include: please call: 1. A description of the machine including the serial number, the U.S.
  • Page 14 Reformer Exercises DEFINITION OF EXERCISE SET-UP TERMS Focus: What should be emphasized during exercise. Precautions: Physical conditions that may limit or exclude a Level: The level of expertise needed to undertake exercise. participant. Exercises may need to be modified for people with Reps: How many times the exercise is performed.
  • Page 15 CHARIOT, 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 16 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 17 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 Starting position, facing straps...
  • Page 18 FEET IN STRAPS, LEVEL 1 Variations: Legs parallel, turned out or turned in Magic circle or ball between the legs 6 reps Set up: 2 springs Bar: Any Loops: Regular Scissors Focus Hips stable, begin with inner thighs together, open legs to sides »...
  • Page 19 LONG BOX - ARM WORK, 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 »...
  • Page 20 LONG BOX - SWAN, LEVEL 4 4 reps Springs: 2 Box: Long Foot strap Bar: None Focus » Breath – variable » Abdominal lift » Back extension strength » Gluteal and hamstring strength » Shoulders down » Neck long Precautions »...
  • Page 21 PELVIC PRESS, 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 »...
  • Page 22 ARM WORK - CONTINUED 8 reps Springs: 0 - 1 spring Standing platform Focus Serve a tray » Breath – exhale out, inhale in Sitting facing foot bar, regular loops in hands, elbows bent, reach » Adductor and abductor strengthening »...
  • Page 23 Trapeze Table 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 24 BREATHING, LEVEL 2 6 reps Springs: 2 long, light springs from high position on wooden bar for Joe’s Breathing, 1 – 2 short springs from high position on aluminum bar for Carola’s Breathing. Feet in Trapeze Focus Breathing – Inhale push bar, exhale return, inhale press legs down, exhale return, inhale Joe’s Breathing roll-up, exhale return...
  • Page 25 FEET IN STRAPS, LEVEL 1 6-10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle, high or overhead position Loops or Velcro around ankle or arches Focus Breath - exhale out/inhale in or inhale out/ exhale in Neutral spine Hollow abdominals Leg Lowers Pelvic stability Hamstring, adductor and gluteal strength Hamstring and adductor flexibility...
  • Page 26 SIDELYING – ADDUCTOR PULL, LEVEL 1-3 6-10 reps Springs: Long springs from middle or overhead position Loops around ankle or arches Bottom leg under Trapeze Table strap 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 Adductor, medial hamstring and external...
  • Page 27 FOOT AND LEGWORK, LEVEL 1 10 reps Springs: 2 long or short springs from the bottom on aluminum bar, Safety strap on 1 or 2 short springs from the top for Dorsiflexion Focus Breath – inhale push, exhale return Spine to mat or neutral spine Leg, ankle and foot alignment Calf and hamstring flexibility Foot, ankle and lower leg strength...
  • Page 28 SEATED PUSH THROUGH, LEVEL 1 6 reps Springs: 1 short spring from above on Push-through Bar 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 29 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 Coordination of breath with full spinal mobility Precautions Back injuries, shoulder injuries, knee injuries, and osteoporosis...
  • Page 30 CIRCLE SAW, LEVEL 2 4 reps Springs: 2 short 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 Abdominal hollowing and lift Coordination of breath with full spinal mobility Precautions Some back injuries, shoulder injuries Prerequisites...
  • Page 31 PARAKEET, LEVEL 4 4-6 reps Springs: 2 short springs from high outside eyes 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 Some back problems, neck injuries, and weak torsos Starting Position Lie supine with head toward open end of table...

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