Pilates Reformer Training Flashcards

The Reformer Jump Board is used for:

Answer: Cardiovascular jumping and plyometric exercises in a supine or standing position

The Jump Board replaces the footbar with a vertical platform, allowing clients to perform jumping exercises in a supine position for cardiovascular and lower extremity power training.

When performing Standing Side Splits on the Reformer, the primary muscles targeted are:

Answer: Hip abductors, adductors, and stabilizing muscles of the standing leg

Standing Side Splits targets the hip abductors as the carriage leg moves out and the adductors as it returns, while the standing leg develops single-leg stability.

The Reformer Tendon Stretch exercise is classified as which level?

Answer: Advanced

The Tendon Stretch is an advanced Reformer exercise requiring significant hamstring flexibility, core control, and balance to perform safely.

In Reformer arm work using the straps, which spring weight is typically recommended for beginners?

Answer: Light to moderate spring tension (one light spring or one standard spring)

Beginners performing arm work with straps typically use light to moderate spring tension to allow proper technique and shoulder mechanics without overloading the joints.

What is the 'carriage return' concept in Reformer exercise design?

Answer: Moving the carriage back toward the springs under eccentric muscle control

Carriage return refers to the client controlling the carriage as it moves back toward the springs under eccentric contraction, which is often where the therapeutic work occurs.

The Reformer Kneeling Arm Series with straps primarily develops:

Answer: Shoulder stability, thoracic mobility, and core integration in a high-kneeling position

The Kneeling Arm Series challenges shoulder stability and thoracic mobility while requiring deep core engagement to maintain a stable high-kneeling position.