Balanced Body Combinación Reformer Trapecio Manual Del Usuario página 4

legwork, decreases the flexion of the torso and hips in
elephant and can be useful for taller or more flexible users.
» No Bar – Take the support bar out of the grooves and place
the footbar and the support bar down on the frame of the
Reformer. This position is used to move the bar out of the way
for standing exercises and for exercises where the user is lying
on the box.
SPRING ADJUSTMENTS
Springs are used to adjust the resistance for different exercises.
There are at least 30 different resistance settings that can be
used on the Reformer. Suggested weight ranges are noted under
each exercise.
CHANGING THE SPRING ATTACHMENT POINTS
On the RTC, spring tension is adjusted by attaching different
combinations of springs to the hooks or buttons on the
springbar. To safely adjust the springs it is best to have your hips
squarely facing the footbar end of the RTC by squatting in front
of it or by straddling the carriage.
» Hook position – Place the spring on the hook directly in
front of it. In this position the springs are under no tension
to start with. This is designated as "B" position. There are
five B positions.
» Pre-loaded position – Place the spring on the nearest button
on the springbar. This position will put the springs under a
small amount of tension and will increase the resistance of
the springs. This is designated as "A" position. There are four
A positions.
SPRING WEIGHT
Spring resistance is indicated by the approximate number
of springs suggested for a specific exercise. The spring
weight indicated is a recommended starting position.
Individual adjustments can be made depending on user
needs and the exercise.
» 1 spring (light): Primarily used for arm work or where the
carriage is providing light support
» 2 springs (light to moderate): Used for arm work, legwork and
exercises where the carriage is providing support to the user.
» 2 – 4 springs (moderate to heavy): Primarily used for legwork
and to increase resistance for stronger users.
» All springs: Used to maximize resistance or to stabilize the
carriage for the short box abdominal series.
» No springs: Used for added difficulty in exercises where the
user needs to control the carriage (kneeling abdominals,
elephant, long stretch series).
SPRING PROGRESSIONS FOR THE REFORMER
TRAPEZE COMBINATION
Please note that these spring combinations represent the usual
progression for a standard new machine and may vary slightly
depending on the age and specific strength of your springs. The
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best way to find the optimal progressions for your machine is to
test it yourself.
SPRING COLOR-CODING
These color codes are standard for Balanced Body Machines
Yellow – Very light
Red – Medium
SPRING ATTACHMENT POINTS
A – Heavier (spring is attached to the button)
B – Lighter (spring is attached to the hook)
A standard Reformer comes with 3 red, 1 blue and 1 green spring
Light Weight Medium Weight
B – Blue B – Blue, Red
A – Blue A – Blue, Red
B – Red B – Blue, Green
A – Red A – Blue, Green
B – Green B – 2 Red
A – Green A – 2 Red
B – Red, Green
B – 2 Red, Blue
A – 2 Red, Blue
ROPES AND LOOPS
Ropes are adjusted according to specific exercise demands and
user size. To minimize rope adjustments, double loop straps are
used to allow the user to have the ropes at two different lengths
without having to adjust them. The rope adjustments used in the
manual are:
» Regular loops: Resistance of loop or handle is somewhat taut
on shoulder rests. With the double loop straps, the user will
hold the longer loop. Standard for most exercises.
» Short loops: Resistance of loop or handle is somewhat taut on
silver pegs. With double loop handles the user holds smaller
loop. Used for rowing and some arm work exercises.
» Very short loops: Loop or handle is approximately 5 inches
shorter than the headrest. Used for kneeling arm work facing
the straps such as chest expansion or thigh stretch.
» Long loops: Loop or handle is longer than shoulder rest by a
length of one cotton loop. Used for long spine stretch or for
feet in the straps for users with tighter hamstrings.
RISERS
Risers can be adjusted by pulling pin out of the riser, sliding it
up or down until desired holes line up, and replacing the pin. For
reformers with wooden risers, loosen the knob behind the pulley,
slide the pulley to the appropriate position, and then gently
retighten the knob. Moving a riser will change the angle of pull
for an exercise. Different studios and teachers have different riser
height preferences. For exercises like leg circles with feet in the
Blue – Light
Green – Heavy
Heavy Weight
B – 3 Red
A – 3 Red
B – 2 Red, Green
A – 2 Red, Green
B – 3 Red, Blue
A – 3 Red, Blue
B – 3 Red, Green
A – 3 Red, Green
B – 3 Red, Green, Blue