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THE PILATES ARC
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ON THE REFORMER
The Pilates Arc® was designed to fit on all Balanced Body
Reformers in order to create new exercise possibilities for
teachers, therapists, students, clients and patients. The
Pilates Arc or Step Barrel is used to increase the strength
and mobility of the core and spine on the mat. When
added to the Reformer, it provides the perfect platform to
develop coordination, strength and balance.
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The Arc allows you to add torso flexion and extension
elements into standard exercises such as Footwork.
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Acts as a teaching tool for beginners in exercises such as
Stomach Massage.
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Provides support for pregnant clients.
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Adds new challenges to abdominal exercises such as the
Hundred.
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And many more uses we haven’t thought of yet!
PLACING THE ARC ON THE REFORMER
Placing the The Pilates Arc on the Reformer is easy. Just
lower the headrest and place either the front arch (the
arch under the high slope end) or the middle arch over the
shoulder rests so the Arc sits flat on the carriage. You can
use the Arc with or without the step depending on which
exercise you are performing.
THE COMPLETE ARC ON THE REFORMER
You can place the complete Pilates Arc on the Reformer in
any of the following configurations:
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Step to footbar, middle arch over shoulder rest
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Step to footbar, front arch over shoulder rest
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Step to shoulder rests
THE ARC ONLY ON THE REFORMER
You can place the Arc without the step on the Reformer in
any of the following positions.
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High slope to footbar, middle arch over shoulder rest
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High slope to footbar, front arch over shoulder rest
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Low slope to footbar, middle arch over shoulder rest
In order to accommodate the Arc, you may have to adjust
the distance between the footbar and the carriage by
moving the Allegro® or infinity footbar® or moving the
springbar away from the footbar on the Revo® or One
Step Reformer. Additional settings are listed under each
exercise.
CREATING NEW EXERCISES
All of the exercises in this manual were created by highly
experienced Balanced Body Master Instructors. They are
only a starting point so be creative and let us know what
you come up with! If you want to share new exercises with
other instructors please contact [email protected].
Enjoy your Arc!
1 Whole Arc, step to foot bar, middle arch
2 Whole Arc, step to foot bar, front arch
3 Whole Arc, step to straps
4 Arc only, high slope to footbar, middle arch
5 Arc only, high slope to footbar, front arch
6 Arc only, low slope to footbar, middle arch
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PILATES ARC
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- A DETAILED GUIDE FOR PRACTICING PILATES