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Standing, Level 1 - 3 

 

  

 

 

8 reps 

Springs: 1 spring 

Standing platform

Focus 

Breath – exhale out, inhale in 
Adductor and abductor strengthening
Abdominal hollowing
Standing alignment
Balance
Precautions
Balance problems

Prerequisites

None

Starting position 

Standing with one foot on standing platform, and one on the carriage. Face side 
of the room parallel to the side of the Allegro. Put the first foot on the frame and 
the second foot on the carriage. 

Standard Exercise 

Stretch legs open, close legs

Leg Position Variations

 

 

Legs straight, parallel, turned out
Legs bent, parallel, turned out

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Summary of Contents for Allegro

Page 1: ...The Netherlands REP Balanced Body Inc Sacramento CA 001 916 388 2838 EC EMERGO EUROPE Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands REP The Balanced Body Allegro Tower System 8220 Ferguson Avenue...

Page 2: ...en 5 9 and 6 Hole 3 is for users between 5 5 and 5 9 Hole 4 is for users between 4 10 and 5 5 The heights given here are suggestions The footbar springbar adjustment should allow the user to have slig...

Page 3: ...ng Attachment Points The AllegroTower has 25 spring attachment points ceating a variety of possible exercises and a limitles amount of adjustability Each upright has 5 eyebolts on the front and 5 on t...

Page 4: ...registered trademark of Balanced Body Inc Parts List Part Number Description 950 003 Accessories kit Includes ropes pins for risers loops shoulders w brackets footbar shoulder bolts and washers black...

Page 5: ...ides of the trunnion plates Align each footbar spring pin with vertical footbar adjustment hole 1 or 2 While continuing to support the footbar slowly release the footbar spring pin handles to allow th...

Page 6: ...e back into the cam cleat To shorten the rope simply pull on the free end of the rope Optional Foot Plate Installation Stacking the Allegro Reformer To see a demonstration of how to stack the Allegro...

Page 7: ...xcess If required use the silicone lubricant on parts that rub together pulleys footbar and standing platform hinges etc Apply a drop of machine oil on the footbar locking pins as needed Maintenance I...

Page 8: ...Assembly time 30 45 minutes Prepare your workspace Make sure you have enough physical space around your Allegro to work especially at the head end of the machine Prepare your Allegro Reformer Remove...

Page 9: ...rial number located in the lower left corner of the frame and should be facing away from the Allegro Figure 4 Lower the Tower frame into the support brackets The bottom of the Tower frame has slots th...

Page 10: ...e rope lift it out of the cam cleat adjust the rope to the desired length and then push the rope back into the cam cleat To shorten the rope pull on the free end of the rope Install the Spring Stand o...

Page 11: ...nced Body offers a Vertical Storage Strap which fastens the Allegro Tower to a wall If you have any questions about installation and assembly please call 1 800 PILATES 1 800 745 2837 or 001 916 388 28...

Page 12: ...llen wrench 3 16 1 Small Allen wrench 5 32 2 Black shoulder posts 16 3 4 long black socket screws 4 Legs not shown Components provided in your kit Tools needed Phillips screwdriver for Allegros with s...

Page 13: ...nstall the legs If you have an Allegro with serial number 008342 or lower use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the four rubber feet to the bottom of the Allegro If you have an All...

Page 14: ...or injury caused by improper wall mount installation or the use of incorrect or improper wall mounting equipment If you have any questions please call Balanced Body at 1 800 PILATES 1 800 745 2587 or...

Page 15: ...s 1 Locate the pre load studs on the machine see Figure 1 2 Using the Allen key and adjustable wrench remove the two bolts and nuts above the spring hooks as shown These are the two bolts closest to t...

Page 16: ...gure 3b 4 Use your Phillips head screwdriver to tighten down Please note to stretch and bend spring gently when tightening down screw to prevent spring coil from catching under screw Attach bumpers op...

Page 17: ...ankle plantar flex ankle bend knees push back to starting position 2nd position Heels at ends of bar slight turn out push back and return Running in place Ball of foot on bar dorsiflex one heel bend t...

Page 18: ...ckandwithlowbackoncarriageaddbicepcurlsordeltoidliftsfor3reps rollup Hundred All Levels 10 sets Springs 1 3 Bar None Loops Regular Headrest Up Focus Percussive breathing in for 5 out for 5 Stable pelv...

Page 19: ...Abdominals Level 4 10 reps Springs 1 2 Bar None Loops Regular Focus Breath exhale to pull the knees in inhale to release Abdominal strength Iliopsoas strength Iliopsoas and abdominal coordination Impr...

Page 20: ...e frame Standard Exercise flat back Face straps with knees against shoulder rests keeping spine neutral and parallel to the ground pull carriage toward the head by flexing at the hips Variation Obliqu...

Page 21: ...ack Hundred Starting Position Supineoncarriage loopsaroundarches Leg lowers Hipsstable beginwithinnerthighstogether lowerandraiselegs Variations Legsparallel turnedoutorturnedinMagiccircleorballbetwee...

Page 22: ...off front edge of box foot bar down facing ropes grasp ropes Arms down Pull ropes to hips along edge of carriage Arms out to sides Pull ropes to hips with arms extended out to the side Upper back lif...

Page 23: ...g Back strengthening Back flexibility Precautions Back neck and shoulder injuries osteoporosis Prerequisites Reformer Rollbacks Cadillac Rollbacks Starting Position Sitting on short box facing footbar...

Page 24: ...prings 1 2 Box long short or none Loops very short short or regular Focus Breath inhale pull exhale release Biceps triceps pectoralis and deltoid strengthening Scapular stabilization Torso stabilizati...

Page 25: ...ns Balance problems Prerequisites None Starting position Standing with one foot on standing platform and one on the carriage Face side of the room parallel to the side of the Allegro Put the first foo...

Page 26: ...on table place left foot against pole cross right foot over ankle place left hand on bar and reach right arm open while rotating torso to the right Roll down and up maintaining rotation then switch s...

Page 27: ...ighs together lower legs toward the table and maintain pelvic stability Variations Parallel turned out turned in holding a ball or magic circle between the legs Circles With both legs in loops circle...

Page 28: ...side on AllegroTower with back of body in line with back edge of mat and legs slightly forward Support body by bracing the bottom arm against upright pole or resting head on arm Place loop around arch...

Page 29: ...with metatarsals or heels on the bar and straighten legs and return Foot position variations Heels Toes Leg variations parallel turned out v feet wide 2nd position single leg Plie Releve Lie supine w...

Page 30: ...ntil sitting up on the sit bones Press bar up and lean forward from hips with a flat back before beginning again Cat Level 3 4 reps Springs 2 short springs from above on Push through Bar Focus Breath...

Page 31: ...the right arm toward the right foot Reverse the circle Do four repetitions using each arm keep both sit bones anchored for pelvic stability or release one slightly to increase stretch Seated Double Ar...

Page 32: ...ne should not come off table Standard Exercise Bend knees and press the bar out until legs are straight keeping a firm grip on the bar with toes or arch of foot Lift arms over head Reach the arms towa...

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