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Reformer with Tower
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Tower is designed to include most of the functionality of a
Trapeze Table in a smaller format and at a lower cost. It can be
ordered as an option with new equipment or it is possible to order
it afterward. The Tower is an ideal addition to a Reformer for
small studios and clinics where the benefits of both a Reformer
and a Tower are required. The following manual outlines the
features and exercises for both the Rialto Reformer and
the Tower.
FEATURES OF THE BALANCED BODY TOWER
The Tower attaches to the legs of the reformer. Eyebolts in the
tower provide attachment points for springs. Loops, handles or a
wooden Roll-down Bar can be attached to the springs creating a
wide variety of exercises. The Tower also has an attached Push-
through Bar as on the Trapeze Table.
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Spring Attachment Points
The Tower has 29 spring attachment points ceating a variety of
possible exercises and a limitles amount of adjustability. Each
upright has 6 eyebolts on the front and 6 on the back allowing
users to perform exercises from either side of the Tower.
In addition, two eyebolts are attached to the tower below the
pulleys to create a low position. Two eyebolts are attached at the
sides of the cross piece of the Tower and one is attached in the
middle of the cross piece. Common spring attachment points are
listed below and in each exercise description.
In order to adjust the tension of the springs for a particular client,
move the attachment point further away from the client to make
the spring heavier, move it closer to the client to make it lighter.
» Low: Springs are attached from eyebolts at the bottom of the
tower.
» Middle: Springs are attached to the 4th eyebolt from the
bottom.
» High: Springs are attached to the high points on either side of
the cross bar at the top of the Tower.
Tower Springs
The Tower comes with 4 sets of springs as follows:
2 SETS - SHORT SPRINGS
» Yellow – Light
» Blue - Medium
2 SETS - LONG SPRINGS
» Yellow – Light
» Purple – Medium
SAFETY
It is very important that the instructor be present and spotting
the client whenever the Push-through Bar is in use. The Push-
through Bar should never be adjusted low enough to hit a client
who is lying under it. The safety strap must always be used when
the Push-through Bar is sprung from below. The safety strap
must be adjusted so that the angle of the Push-through Bar,
when viewed from the side, is no lower than the four or eight
o'clock position and will not hit the client should their feet slip off
the bar.