Balanced Body Rialto Reformer Mode D'emploi page 3

The Rialto has a visual guide to indicate which position the spring
bar and stopper reside. The stopper and spring bar position
indicators should match. Please refer to the illustration below.
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FOOTBAR ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the footbar vertically squeeze both levers on the sides
of the footbar uprights until pins come out of both holes. Move
footbar to the desired height and release the levers so both pins
fully engage the new holes. Please note that the footbar is moved
by squeezing both of the levers at the same time.
Vertical Bar - Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the top position on the footbar
plate. Release levers making sure the pins fully engage both
holes. This position makes the space between the shoulder rests
and the foot bar shortest. This increases knee flexion in foot and
legwork, increases flexion of the torso and hips in elephant and
can be useful for shorter users in kneeling work. This position is
used for foot and legwork with shorter users and with users who
have a hard time keeping their back placement due to increased
lumbar lordosis or a tight back.
High Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the second position from the
top on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure the pins
fully engage both holes. This position makes the space between
the shoulder rests and the foot bar longer than the vertical bar
position. This position also is used for foot and legwork with
shorter users and with users who have a hard time keeping their
back placement due to increased lumbar lordosis or a tight back.
Middle Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes
and move footbar so pins line up with the third hole from the
top position on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure
pins fully engage both holes. This position makes the space
between the shoulder rests and the foot bar longer than the high
bar position. This decreases knee flexion in foot and legwork,
decreases flexion of the torso and hips in elephant and can be
useful for taller users. This position is considered the standard for
foot and leg work in most schools.
Low Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and
move footbar so pins line up with the fourth hole from the top
position on the footbar plate. Release levers making sure pins
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fully engage both holes. The low bar position puts the space
between the shoulder rests and the foot bar at maximum length.
This decreases knee flexion in foot and legwork, decreases flexion
of the torso and hips in elephant and can be useful for taller
users.
No Bar – Squeeze levers until pins are free of the holes and move
footbar so pins line up with the bottom hole position on the
footbar adjustment. Release levers making sure pins fully engage
both holes. This position is used to move the bar out of the way
for standing exercises and for exercises where the user is lying on
a box.
Springs are used to adjust the resistance for different exercises
on the Reformer. There are over 30 different resistance settings
that can be used on the Reformer. Suggested spring settings are
noted under the individual exercises.
SPRING WEIGHT
Resistance on the Reformer is indicated by the number of
springs used for a specific exercise. The spring weight indicated
is a recommended starting position. Individual adjustments can
be made depending on the needs of the user and the individual
exercise.
1 spring (light): 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 RIALTO REFORMER
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.
SPRING COLOR-CODING
The following spring color-coding is standard for all Balanced
Body Reformers. Reformers can be configured with different
combinations of springs. The standard Rialto Reformer spring
configuration comes with 3 red, 1 blue and 1 green spring.
Yellow – Very light
Blue – Light
Red – Medium
Green – Heavy
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