Resistance tubing adjustments
To adjust the resistance, press
down on the standing platform
latch to release the platform
lid and lift it up as shown in
Figure I
.
You will see several band
notches under the lid, as
shown in
Figure J
.
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Place the band handle
securely in the notch that is
directly in line with it.
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When you have all the
tubes you need in position,
lower the lid and make sure
you hear a click to indicate
the standing platform is
secured.
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Each tube color represents a different level of resistance.
Peach = Light, Blue = Medium, Gray = Heavy
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The specific number and weight of tubes needed for each
exercise is included in the exercise description. For safety,
we recommend attaching 2 tubes when the cart is in use, to
minimize the instability of the cart should a tube break.
Cart stopper and locking adjustments
To limit the travel of the cart,
place a cart stopper block
in the track by facing the
4 bumpers toward the cart
and inserting the tab in the
appropriate slot in the track as
shown in
Figures K, L
.
To lock the cart at the end of
the track, place the stopper
block in the track with the 4
bumpers facing away from the
cart and insert the tab in the
slot that holds the cart secure
as shone in
Figure M
.
CoreAlign Accessories
Many CoreAlign exercises require the following accessories:
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A wall ladder
»
Straps with handles
(included)
»
Cart stopper blocks
(included)
»
Freestanding ladder
In addition to the standard CoreAlign unit, the following
accessories may be added to the cart for specific exercises:
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Cart pads for knees, elbows and forearms (included)
»
Rotator disks
»
Speed bumps for hands and feet (included)
Depending on the exercises and clientele you may also need
the following:
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A side bar for security while standing sideways on the cart or
for additional stability for beginners
»
An exercise mat
»
A physioball
D. USING THE HANDLES AND STRAPS
Several CoreAlign exercises (included in your CoreAlign
instructions) require optional handles and straps for support. To
attach them to the ladder, place the loop-end around the outside
end of a long dowel. Choose the desired height for the handles
and wrap the rope around the ladder and/or dowel until desired
length is reached. To adjust, simply move the looped end to a
different dowel. Be certain they are secure before using.
E. USING THE SPEED BUMPS
The speed bumps are included
to help support the hands and
feet on the CoreAlign carts. To
install place the two pins on
the bottom of the speed bump
into the holes on the top of
the cart as shown in
Figure O
.
If you will be pushing off the
speed bumps, orient them so
that you are pushing off from
the edge furthest from the
pins.
Figure I: Latch Lever
Figure J
Figure K
Figure L
Figure M
Figure O
F. SAFETY WARNINGS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Safety and injury prevention are the essence of the CoreAlign
method and these safety guidelines are intended to create
awareness and minimize danger. When using the unit personally
or with a client it is important that you understand the safety
considerations for the CoreAlign in order to create a positive
exercise experience.
In the studio setting, it is the instructor’s responsibility to
judge whether all exercises are safe, according to the student’s
experience with the CoreAlign, their overall physical condition
and any injuries or movement limitations they may have. The
following safety principles should be observed regardless of the
physical ability of the client.
GENERAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Maintain your balance
Because the CoreAlign has two moveable carts that you stand
on, it is important to pay attention when getting on and off the
unit and when changing positions on the unit in order not to lose
your balance. To minimize danger, users should hold on to one of
the ladder rungs as they mount, dismount and change positions.
For users who are new, injured, elderly or suffer from balance
challenges, the instructor may stabilize the cart with their foot as
the user gets on and off, or provide a side rail for the user to hold.
Keep control of the cart at all times
To keep your feet from slipping off the cart, to maintain good
contact between your feet (or hands, forearms, etc.) and the cart
at all times. Wear good-fitting athletic shoes or place a sticky pad
between your foot and the cart to make sure the foot is secure.
Keep body parts and other objects away from the track
area during exercise
The carts can move quickly and with force when the tubes are
attached. Keep body parts and other objects away from the
tracks at all times. This includes loose clothing, hair, untied shoe
laces, or very long pants.
Resistance tubing breakage
The resistance tubes can break during any exercise. For safety,
always have 2 tubes on each cart, inspect the tubes for wear on a
weekly basis and replace them regularly.
Unsupervised use
If the CoreAlign is located in an area where untrained people may
try to use it without supervision, store the carts separately from
the frame to prevent unwanted use.
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