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Features of the Balanced Body
Trapeze Combination
Important
This manual is intended for medical and fitness professionals, or
persons with experience in the use of this equipment. If there is
a question regarding appropriateness of a particular movement,
please consult a licensed health professional.
Safety Note: Warning – The RTC contains flammable materials,
please keep away from direct heat.
INTRODUCTION
The Reformer Trapeze Combination or RTC is the most versatile
piece of Pilates equipment available today. Consisting of a fully
functional Reformer and a full Trapeze frame, Balanced Body
combined two of the most important pieces of Pilates equipment
into one compact unit. The following manual outlines the
Reformer and Trapeze features of the RTC, as well as suggested
exercises.
Balanced Body is the world's largest manufacturer of Pilates
equipment. The Balanced Body Studio Reformer is the biggest
selling Reformer on the planet, and its Allegro Reformer now
sets the Pilates standard for health and fitness clubs around the
globe.
THE REFORMER
The RTC is set up as a Reformer by removing the 2 mats from
the frame, inserting the shoulder rests into their slots and placing
the risers in the metal sleeves. The following adjustments are
used on the RTC.
HEADREST
The headrest is used to optimally support the user's head,
neck and shoulder placement while lying in a supine position.
To determine the client's position, the ear should be over
the center of the shoulder and the line of the jaw should be
close to perpendicular to the carriage. The RTC has three
headrest positions that are adjusted by a wooden support block
underneath the headrest:
» Low (flat) – The support block is folded toward the top of the
headrest. Used for clients with relatively flat thoracic spines
and shallow ribcages for leg and footwork, and for any supine
exercise. It is also used for any exercise where the client rolls
up onto their upper back (see safety note below).
» Safety Note: The flat headrest position is used for all
clients in exercises where they will be rolling up on to their
shoulders. A flat headrest will keep the client from over
flexing the cervical spine and injuring the neck.
» Medium – The support block rests on the notch in the
middle of the support block.
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» High (up) – The bottom of the bar rests on the carriage.
Used for clients with a forward head or a deep rib cage to
facilitate correct alignment.
Instructor Note: A towel can also be used in addition to or
instead of the headrest to adjust the height of the head.
HORIZONTAL CARRIAGE ADJUSTMENTS
The RTC is equipped with the new Revo footbar/springbar
allowing the starting position of the carriage to be adjusted
for users of different heights. To move the carriage, rotate
both carriage brackets up until the carriage moves freely. Slide
carriage forward or backward until it is lined up with the correct
hole on the track. Release carriage brackets and make sure the
hole is fully engaged.
» Hole 1 is closest to the footbar end of the Reformer and
creates the shortest distance between the shoulder rests and
the footbar. It is used for shorter users (under 5') or where
increased knee and hip flexion is desired.
» Hole 2 is for users between 5' and 5'5"
» Hole 3 is for users between 5'5" and 5'9"
» Hole 4 is for users between 5'9" and 6'
» Hole 5 is the point farthest from the footbar of the
Reformer. It is used for taller users or users with limited
knee and hip flexion.
The heights given here are recommended suggestions. The
footbar/springbar adjustment should allow the user to have
slightly less than 90° of hip flexion when the carriage is all the
way in for leg and footwork.
VERTICAL FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the footbar vertically, place the support bar in one of
the 3 grooves in the block at the footbar end of the Reformer, or
take the support bar out of the grooves and lay it on the frame of
the carriage for the no bar position.
» High Bar – Place the support bar into the highest groove of
the springbar block. The high bar position shortens the space
between the shoulder rests and the footbar. This position is
used for foot and legwork with shorter users, and with users
who have difficulty keeping their back placement due to
increased lumbar lordosis or a tight back.
» Middle Bar – Place the support bar in the middle groove
of the springbar block. The middle bar position lengthens
the space between the shoulder rests and the footbar. This
decreases the flexion of the knees in foot and legwork and
places the torso in a neutral standing position.
» Low Bar – Place the support bar in the lowest groove of the
springbar block. The low bar position increases the space
between the shoulder rests and the footbar to its maximum
length. This decreases the flexion of the knees in foot and
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