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Footwork Series
Toes, Arches, Heels Tendon Stretch
Intro > 10 each > 3-4 springs SET Up:
Footbar -- up & high...
3-4 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest up ..
Straps = on posts
Toes--PV; Wearing high heels
Arches--bird perch
Heels--ft together
Tendons--Toes on bar, ft together
Imagery: TAH = springs are like a set of lungs Inhale is opening springs / Exhale closing springs
TS = pushing and pulling wts up and down
SIS:Double Leg Stretch, Cadillac: Leg Springs Reformer: Frog TS-Power Circle Standing Arms (Manual P. 5).
“Lay on your back, shoulders against shoulder blocks, arms & hands long on mat; feet on bar in PV, heels up” |
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Definition
GIM:. TAH: “Press Out, Pull in.” “Work the Springs in and out, exhale/resist coming home.”
PH cues:. “Scoop deeply, Wrap your seat”
TRANS:. L14 Arches(heels) close carriage move feet together, use your PH with minimum movmnt to arches (heels)
SPTG: TOES--hand on heels
ARCHES--hand to assist perch
HEELS--hnd to press ft toward ear
TRANS:. L14 Tendon stretch -- close carriage move feet together to balls of ft, press out
GIM Tendon:. Lower, Lower, lower and lift, lift, lift.
PH Cues:. The lower your heel the deeper the lift in your PH; Exhale as you lower.
SPTG:. Gently pulling heels toward me
TRANS:. L14 the 100, Bend both knees, close carriage; using PH and ft lower the ftbar; as you reach back & take the handles |
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The 100
Intro> 100 pumps >10 full breathes SET Up:
Footbar -- down..
3-4 Springs
Gear bar =
Head rest up
Straps...Handles in hands
Imagery slapping water
SIS: Double Leg Stretch, Coordination,
Cadillac: Breathing |
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Definition
GIM:. “Breathe in for 5 and out for 5. Get your circulation moving, pump vigorously” PH cues:. “Scoop deeply” Wrap your seat”
SPTG:.
Side-- life head--hand to press lower abs in and up
End -- pull legs to create length
TRANS:. L14 the 100, Bend both knees, close carriage; using PH and ft lower the ftbar; In One Smooth Motion, swing around (without touching the floor), reduce springs to two, then lay down, Thread the loop int o the handle and slide the hardware back. Place feet into the straps, lower the headrest for Short Spine
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Short Spine Massage Interm > 5 reps > 2 springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
2 Springs
Gear bar = move gear back Head rest = DOWN..
Straps = ft in straps
Imagery:. float thru the air then massage your spine and visceral (digestive) organs
SIS:. Monkey, Rolling like a Ball
Frog position PV |
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Definition
GIM:. "Tailbone down, Press Legs out, Lift bottom over shoulders, Pull your knees to the shoulder blocks, Keeping tension on the straps, Leave your feet still and roll through, roll through, roll through. Pull heels to buttocks and continue to roll into the lower back. Pause.
PH Cues:. “Eyes on ceiling” “Wrap your seat”
SPTG:. From the Side, contact the heels, keep contact as the knees bend, hold the feet still as they roll down.
Guide: the feet to the start position.
TRANS:. L14 Coordination. Take the straps off your feet and hold the handles . Bend the knees to the chest, lift your head and bend both elbows at sides, on the carriage for Coordination |
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Coordination
interm > 3-5 >2 springs
SET Up:
Foot bar = down
Gear bar =
Head Rest =DOWN
Straps = in hands
Lie on your back; shoulders against the shoulder blocks, hands in handles, fingers long, elbows bent 90* and tight in at sides, knees pulled into chest, head curled up - eyes on abs, tips of wings touching mat
Imagery:. splitting embroidery thread - open / close legs
SIS:. 100, 2leg stretch, backstroke
Hands to mat, legs out, open / close legs, knees in, elbows bend |
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Definition
GIM:. Inhale 1. press arms and legs out
2. open close legs 3. Exhale - draw knees in
4. bend elbows
(inhale extend palms to carriage and legs out 45* at / same time. Stay curled. inhale more open and close legs quickly no wider than mat EXHALE bend knees back to chest, EXHALE bend elbows back to starting position)
GIM:. "Press Out, resist opening, resist closing, bend the knees and bend the elbows…. Inhale, Inhale, exhale exhale.
PH cues:. Wrap your seat, button your buttons, navel to spine, ribs down
SPTG:. End: guiding legs.OR. Gently pull the feet and them them resist you as they pull their legs in.
Side: Assist w/curl, lifting and supporting the head.
TRANS:. L14 Rowing Series: Save Head. Place the straps in one hand, swivel around with feet up and remove one spring. Sit back against the shoulder blocks with crossed legs. Reach arms forward and up, bringing both hands behind the head for
Rowing Series: Shave the Head |
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Rowing series 5 -- Shave the Head
interm > 3-5 > 1spring
SET Up: Ft bar: down Gear bar:
Head rest:
Straps: in hands
Imagery:. shaving the back of head
Sit tall, Fanny against shoulder blocks, legs crossed, knees pressed down, handles in hands, hands behind head making a diamond with thumbs and forefingers, elbows wide & even with ears, ribs in, spine straight & leaning into wind
SIS:. Arm wts, kneeling arm Sps, standing arm pSs: salute, SB flat |
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Definition
GIM:. inhale slide hand up back of head to
ceiling in line with your spine, grow taller, elbows wide
Exhale--resist springs, return to original position
" Reach up from your lower back. Return growing taller, elbows wide, back wide.
PH cues:. Knees on carriage to maintain PH connection; arms move from upper back, “Press knees into mat to activate your seat” “Wings in back pockets” “Ribs in”
“powerhouse maintains strap tension” “pinch & Perch” “eyes follow spine” “shoulders down”
SPTG:. One hand on the spine for support while leaning into wind..., guide hands along the spine, foot on carriage.
TRANS:. On the last repetition from the reaching up position, open arms out to your sides even with shoulder height, switching your leg position |
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Rowing Series 6 -- Hug a Tree
interm > 6 (3 / breath) > 2 springs
SET Up: Ft bar: down Gear bar:
Head rest:
Straps: in hands
Imagery:. DUH
SIS:. Power 0 Standing arms, Wall Series,
Standing arm Sps: Push up Raise
Spine S Forward
SBS-flat
same body position w/ legs crossed (opposite of Shaving) Arms open wide, shoulder ht, elbows higher than wrists both w/ slight bend, palms forward |
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Definition
GIM:. " Draw your arms together, open them wide"
PH Cues:. Belly into spine, blades in back pockets
SPTG:. From the side, One hand on upper back, the other have the student pressing into to it to give them the feeling of creating resistance and space. Assist to lift the head off the neck to open the shoulders.
TRANS:. L14 Long Box Hamstring Curls.. Hang the Straps on the posts, step off, and add one spring before getting the long box. Step inside well. Place strap on foot stand on the railing. Do the same with the the other foot and lower yourself onto the Box facing the foot bar for Long Box Hamstring Curls |
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Long Box Series -- Hamstring Curls interm > 3-5 > 1-2 springs (cdp)
SET Up: Ft bar: down Gear bar:
Head rest:
Straps: in hands
Imagery:.pretend you have rubber bands connecting heels and sitz bones as you bend and straighten legs
SIS:.2leg kick, Swan, Pelvic lift, Beats/Belly |
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Definition
GIM:." Bend and Pull, Straighten and lengthen."
PH Cues:.
SPTG: From the Side: Assist to pull the straps, tap on the backs of the thighs to activate them. One hand on the dorsum of the feet and one hand on the pelvis. keep tension on the straps.
TRANS--Lower legs, allowing straps to slip off feet into the well. Lift the footbar to the low position for Long Box: Swan-Prep. |
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Swan Prep -- Long Box Series
nterm > 3-5 > 2 springs
SET Up:
Ft bar: UP- LOWER LEVEL Gear bar:
Head rest: Straps:
Imagery:. soaring over top of ft bar press heart to front wall
SIS:. Swan prep NR on mat and Cad |
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Definition
GIM:. "Press out to straighten the arms, lift the eyes, head and then the chest, press back out, return with length."
PH Cues:.
SPOT: Side: hands guide the back into extension. Low back<------->Upper back. Front: Guide the shoulders down the back as they push out.
TRANS--Return the Carriage Home, put the footbar down,and step off. Turn around and face the back of the reformer. lie on the box with the shoulders flush with the box in preparation for Long Box: Pulling Straps I & II |
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Long Box Series—Pulling Straps I Interm > 3-5 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
1 Spring
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Straps = in hand on rope
Imagery:. Paddling a surf board
SIS:. Swan 1- neck roll, Chest Expansion, Swimming Prep
Box lengthwise, angst blocks; Lie prone facing tower, Shoulders in line with box edge Legs long and strong, PV, Palms>carriage |
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Definition
GIM: “Reach low and Long pulling your chest thru your arms.” “Pull back, Pause, Exhale Return.”
PH Cues: “Blades in your back pockets”
…………...“SCOOP”
SPTG:SIDE. 1. Hand on Scapula moving downward,
2. Gently pull on forearms
3. Hand between Scapula and hand on lower back to facilitate opposition
TRANS: “L14 Pulling straps II Open arms to a
T-position even with your shoulders. Slide hands to thick part of straps |
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Long Box Series—Pulling Straps I I Interm > 3-5 reps >1 spring
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
1 Spring
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Straps = in hand on rope
Imagery:.Slice air as you are flying increase wing span
SIS:. Swan 1- Neck Roll, Chest Expansion, Swimming Prep
Box lengthwise, angst blocks; Lie prone facing tower, Shoulders in line with box edge Arms TBoned, Palms>down, Legs long and strong, PV, |
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Definition
GIM: “Slice the air and crack a walnut between your shoulder blades.”
PH Cues: Abs up and in scoop deeply
SPTG: SIDE- 1. Hand on Scapula moving downward,
2. Gently pull on forearms
3. Hand between Scapula and hand on lower back to facilitate opposition
TRANS:. ”L14 BackStroke: Hold both straps in one hand and lift yourself off the box. Add a spring then hold the handles in each hand behind the back. Sit at the very edge of the box and roll down with knees coming into the chest for Backstroke |
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Long Box S -- Backstroke Interm > 3 reps each direction > 2 springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Straps = in hand on rope
Imagery:. Pull arms & legs through H2O
SIS:. Double Leg Stretch, Coordination |
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Definition
GIM:. "Reach up, open to the side, circle together, hold, hold, reach longer and pull in." PH Cues:. “ Ab s UP and in, pull thru PH
SPOT:. From the side: one hand on back, and one hand on upper abdominals, drawing upward to help support the curl and head position.
TRANS:. L14 Teaser-- bring both straps into 1 hand teaser up, reach down remove 1 spring roll back down on to the box legs extended over the ft bar, extend arms out to sides, palms forward, head extending backwards over end of box into a stretch for the teaser |
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Long Box S -- Teaser Interm > 3 reps > 2 springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Straps = in hands
Imagery:.fold & unfold like a flower blossoming
SIS:. Teaser 1, shave head |
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Definition
GIM:. Curl chin to chest and roll up, reaching to your knees, ankles and toes; roll back w/ control.
PH Cues:. “Abs in &up, pull your legs into your hips”
SPOT:. Front: Guide feet with one hand on top of the foot and one hand on the heels. Side: Support the back as the student rolls up.
TRANS--L14 SBS FLAT. On the last Rep, articulate the spine into erect posture, sitting tall for short box series: Flat |
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Stomach Massage Round
Intro > 10 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- Middle..
3-4 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up
Straps = none
Imagery: A Cross (+); elbow -elbow; CrownChin- sacrum
SIS: RLaB, Knee S,
Non Slip pad 1 hands width from edge
PV, toes on footbar, heels high, palms pressing edge of carriage, elbows wide |
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Definition
GIM: Press out lower lift and come in. The body brings you home. Exhale to come in.
PH Cues: Press into the centerline with both legs , lift ribs from hips
SPTG: Side assist with C-Curve ,
TRANS: L14 Hands Back...With Carriage all the way in gracefully reach between legs and remove one center spring, Take both arms simultaneously to shoulder blocks, sit tall |
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Stomach Massage Hands back Intro > 10 reps > 3-4 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- Middle...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up
Straps = none
Imagery: Show your diamond necklace off
SIS:.Ft wrk: tendon S, Cad: L Back S Arms, Pulling Straps
Non Slip pad same place, ft, legs, fanny in same position, arms back hands wrapped around outside of shoulder block. |
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Definition
GIM: “Push out, lower, lift and come in. Stay connected in your PH Keep your scoop.”
PH Cues: Ribs off hips.
SPTG: End; hold heels upon return
Side; support upper back-keep it lifted
TRANS: L14 Reaching--With carriage closed remove the center spring, reach arms forward & up |
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Stomach Massage Reaching Intro > 3-5 reps > 2 outsideSprings
SET Up:
Footbar -- middle... Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = none
Imagery: reach to the sunbeam coming in the window
SIS: Teaser 1
Non Slip pad same place, ft, legs, fanny in same position, arms reach up 45* angle in front of you |
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Definition
GIM: 1. Press out sitting tall; 2. Exhale come in heels high; 3. and REACH. Hug the carriage into the bumper.
PH Cues: Sit up
SPTG: last rep gently pull forearms forward
TRANS: L14 Twist. With both arms up, Flow into the twist |
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Stomach Massage Twist Interm > 3-5 reps > 2 outside Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- middle... Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = none
Imagery: Yearn as you reach; wring out lungs w/ twist
SIS:. Teaser 1
Non Slip pad same place, ft, legs, fanny in same position, arms reach up 45* angle in front of you |
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Definition
GIM: Stay zipped from your heels to your bottom. Legs straight and twist, eyes follow spine. EXHALE. Carriage comes in arms forward. Inhale. Press out and twist
PH Cues: Press into your centerline;
Shoulders over hips
SPTG: End—hold one hand as ST twist away
TRANS:.Close Carriage, reach in between legs to take off one spring....on last rep, with arms up, swivel to one side and place the feet on the floor. stand up without using hands. |
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Tendon Stretch Interm > 5 reps > 2 os springs
SET UP:
ft bar = up...high gear bar = head rest = UP straps = in well
sticky pad = at edge of carriage by ft bar
Imagery: start like a forward roll to bring carriage home, feel like I’m pushing something heavy away
SIS:. roll up, roll over, push thru long /short, teaser, up stretch, tower |
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Definition
Get it Moving: Press out, spring up.
SPOT: Side: Foot to spot on carriage.
TRANS--L14 Semi Circle...Return the carriage home, bend knees, lower hips until sitting on foot bar. Step Off. Lower the foot bar and insert a carriage block at the back of the reformer if needed. Lie down or Semi Circle |
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Semi-Circle Interm > 3 reps > 2 os Springs
SET UP:. ft bar = down gear bar = head rest = UP straps = in well sticky pad =
Imagery: do the wave create a ½ circle in each direction
SIS:. Shoulder Bridge, Bottom lift, Thigh S,
Rolling Stomach Massage |
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Definition
Get it Moving: Roll down, press out, lift up and pull home.
PH Cues: Pilates V, knees / hips sq., arms work from back. arm / wrist straight
Spot: Front: Hold knees, guide pelvis and spine evenly into the well.
Reverse: press tops of the knees when the carriage is out, and guide them evenly into the well. Assist by holding the knees to accentuate the stretch by guiding femurs forward.
TRANS--Slide the shoulders back to the shoulder blocks keeping the carriage still. Step off to the side, place the pad over the springs, remove carriage block if needed, pick up handles, and kneel for chest Expansion |
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Chest Expansion
Breathing ADV > 3 <> reps > 2 springs
SET UP:. Ft bar = down gear bar = head rest = Down straps = held in hands, on ropes sticky pad = over springs SAFETY
Imagery = pulling chariot straps, slowing horse
down
SIS = Chest Expansion -Cad & Arm wts |
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Definition
GIM: Pull, look to the side, center, side, center, come home. Grow the breath.
PH Cues :. Wrap your Seat, Centerline
SPOT: Side. Keep hips forward, and hold shoulders back. keep student from lurching forward.
TRANS--Hold both handles in one hand, reach back to remove the pad and add one spring then replace the pad on springs for Thigh Stretch |
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No Arch--Thigh Stretch ADV > 3 reps > 3 springs
SET UP:. Ft bar = Down gear bar = 2 or 3 head rest = Down
straps = in hands on rope FT Straps = sticky pad = on Springs -safety
Imagery:. Hinge back, keep straight as a board, lift straps like riding a chariot
SIS:. Bridge Prep, Thigh S - Cad; using roll back bar |
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Definition
*Pad Placed Over the Springs for safety
GIM:. "Scoop and hinge back; lift arms to return.
PH CUES:.keep shoulders in joints. knees, ankles, ft parallel
SPOT:. Stand close to ref w/ 1 ft on carriage to
control range of mvmnt Side-
TRANS--Step off the Reformer, adjust gear to setting to 2 or 3 and add extension straps Lower the headrest and lie down for Corkscrew. |
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Corkscrew
“lower headrest” ADV > 2-4 <> reps > 2 springs
SET UP:. Ft bar = down gear bar = head rest = down straps: = in well FT straps = sticky pad =
Imagery: legs and PH preform a controlled, flowing corkscrew shape in space
SIS: Corkscrew ll -mat |
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Definition
GIT: "Pull the spine into the carriage, circle around and up."
PH Cues: wrap your seat, elbows wide, hips
90*, wt is on shoulders, eye to ceiling
SPOTTING--From Back: As the legs come over, reach for the feet, maintain a 90 degree hip angle. gently resist legs to help the scoop get stronger as they lower their legs using the PH.
TRANS--Step off the reformer, remove the pad and reduce the springs to two springs. Lift the headrest, lie down and put long straps on feet for Frog and leg Circles |
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Short Box Series --Round--bar/arch Intro > 3-5 reps > 2 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Straps = in well
FT Strap –over ankles
Sticky Pad- yes
Imagery: Your spine is a Slinky
SIS:. SBox: Rnd Back, Roll up, SBox: tree,
Swan Dive Prep, RLaB, Knee SS, Roll back
Place Box horizontally between posts and shldr Blocks. Grab ft strap, put it on as you sit on box. Hand width from edge of box. Ft strap over ankles, legs hip width apart. Hug PH, CCurve |
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GIM: Curl tail under, Roll back into lengthened arch, release head. Chin to chest. EXHALE. roll back up onto your perch
PH Cues: Scoop deeply into your abs keep sacrum on box, bar presses into legs, arms align, keep connection w/ PH
SPTG: SIDE. Hand on upper back and hand pressing into PH.
……… STAY CLOSE TO REFORMER
TRANS: L14 flat. Come all the way up, round forward and articulate spine into erect position, and sit tall for Flat. |
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Short Box Series --Flat Intro > 3-5 reps > 2 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Ft Straps = over ankles
SIS:. Spine Stretch Forward starting Position
Same body position except sitting up tall &leaning slightly into the wind, ankle under ft strap, Bar just in front of ears over head, thumb and fingers long |
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Definition
GIM: lift up, reach back; EXHALE; return long and tall and sit
PH Cues: “hinge from hips, ribs closed, pinch & perch”
SPTG: Side. Hands on upper back between blades
TRANS: L14 Side to Side. Finish the movement, sit leaning into the wind. Pinch &Perch |
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Short Box Series –Side to Side Intro > 3-5 reps > 2 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Ft Straps = over ankles
Imagery:. Lean into wind, you are a willow tree
SIS:. Mermaid Stretch
Same body position except sitting up tall &leaning slightly into the wind, ankle under ft strap, Bar just in front of ears over head, thumbs & fingers long |
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Definition
GIM: keep collar bones soft and broad
PH Cues: “keep top buttons buttoned, shoulders down the back”
SPTG: Side: guide for length
TRANS: L14 twist. Finish the movement, stay tall |
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Short Box Series --Twist w/ Reach Intro > 3 reps > 2 outer Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Ft Straps = secure on ankles imagery:. lift / twist like a barber pole
SIS:. Saw, Spine Twist
Same body position except sitting up tall &leaning slightly into the wind, ankle under ft strap, Bar just in front of ears over head, thumbs & fingers long |
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Definition
GIM: Lift, Twist, and reach out long, return to center, sit
PH Cues: knit your ribs together
SPTG: Behind: Hands on rib cage, lifting upward
TRANS: L14 Tree. Reach forward to ankles and stretch. Place Bar under legs next to box. As you roll up, draw 1 leg up to your chest |
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Short Box Series –Tree-Front Intro > 3 reps > 2 outerSprings
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = down
Ft Straps = ankle secured
Imagery:. growing tree, climb down & scurry up the tree, pick the pecan from tree top
SIS:.Monkey, Scissors
Sit tall on sitz bones |
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Definition
GIM:1. Bracelet under knee, bend & straighten
3xs; walk hands to ankle
PH Cues: “Keep to centerline”
2. Chin to chest; Rock back and up 3xs PH Cues: “Keep in centerline”
3.Walk down, Stretch, and curl to come up, elbows wide
PH Cues: “Keep in centerline
SPTG: Side: Hand on back, hand on leg as they go back
Guide hips.
TRANS: Bend the knee and cross the ankle above the opposite knee, reach to the box handle on its sides or back. Roll forward, stretch; other leg.
TRANS: L14 Side sit ups. Turn onto your hip |
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Short Box Series –Side Sit-Ups Interm > 3-5 reps > 2 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- down... Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Ft Straps = ankle secured
Imagery:. dip into well, wet your hair
SIS:. Mermaid S, SB-side to side, Side kick S
On hip, bottom leg bent with foot under outstretched leg. Long leg secured under strap, flexed with toes up Hands behind head, palm over palm, elbows wide |
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GIM: Reach crown out to the wall, to the floor and back long to the wall. Dip into the well and get your hair wet
PH Cues: stack your hips like bricks. Keep in centerline.
SPTG: Behind: Support to stay stacked & sq.
2. hand on top leg near hip, hand @mid-back to guide mvt
3. wherever support is needed
TRANS: L14 Long Stretch Series. Step off, lift ft bar & headrest, place sticky pad vertically on headrest, remove box & bar |
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Long Stretch Series – Long Stretch Interm > 5 reps > 2 Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- up... Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = none
Sticky pad = on head rest imagery:. Head to heel like steel
SIS:. Push up S, Leg Pull Front -support only
Mount near hand (bar), opposite far ft on head rest; far hand on bar, near ft on head rest . Heels high, legs together. Shoulders over bar, fingers and Thumbs together |
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GIM: push the carriage out arms length with control. EXHALE Return with control
PH Cues: Keep in centerline. Head to heel like steel
SPTG: FOOT ON BAR. Hand on lower spine “Pull abs to my hand”
2. Hands side of Pelvis 4 additional support
TRANS: L14 Elephant. Close the carriage; keep it still, lift the hips, move ft to in front of shoulder blocks |
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Long SS - Down Stretch
Breathing exercise Interm > 3 reps > 2 springs
SET UP:.
Footbar --up high gear bar = head rest = up straps = none sticky pad =
Imagery > picture the bow of a ship with water splashing
SIS:. Swan prep-Ref, Swan Neck Roll |
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Definition
Get it Moving: " Press out for three counts; exhale, lift up, up, up to come home.
CUES:. knees down, push heels angst
shoulder rest, pelvis forward, chest / eyes up
SPOT: Side: one hand on lower abdominals to facilitate lifting and prevent collapsing into the lower back.Foot on foot bar until secure and also during the transition. One hand as marker on upper diagonal other hand pressing upper back forward / up to promote lift
TRANS--Keep the carriage closed tightly, return palms to the foot bar. Scoop
Abdominals deeply in to round the spine and lift the hips over the heels. The carriage remains in the closed position in preparation for the Up Stretch. |
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LSS: UP STRETCH Interm > 5 Reps > 2 Springs
SET UP:.
Foot bar - Up high
Gear bar =
Head Rest = UP
Straps =
Sticky Pad
Imagery:. Think of pulling pubic bone to nose & nose to Pubic nose
SIS:. LS, Elephant, RLaB, Push through Short |
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GIM:. Press out, tuck under with ribs up, pull in with strength, stay round, curl in again.
CUES:. Arm / legs straight; head curved , eyes on breast bone
SPOT: Side: Have student move hips toward your hand to lift them. hand under ribs to pull ribs up. Foot on foot bar until secure.
Front: Hands on shoulders to keep them open. Keep arms from going over the bar.
TRANS--Keeping the carriage closed and the powerhouse engaged, lower feet flat onto the carriage with heels up against the shoulder blocks for Elephant |
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Long Stretch Series – Elephant Intro > 5-10 reps > 2 springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- up Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = none
Sticky pad = on headrest
Imagery:. fill your back like a sail in the wind
SIS:. top of roll up, Knee S-rnd, SBS rnd,Spine S forward
Hands still on bar shoulder width apart , heels angst shoulder rests, Toes up, eyes on breastbone, tail curled under |
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GIM: Inhale push out, Exhale. Scoop deeper to return, 1, 2, 3
PH Cues: navel to spine, move from your hip.
SPTG: FOOT ON BAR, then on carriage, Hands
@ hips drawing up
Hands opening shoulders
Hand-ribcage, hand-sacrum in opposition
TRANS: L14 Arabesque ll. Press carriage out, lock it in place, lift knee to nose and ft to bottom |
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L S S – Arabesque ll Interm > 3 reps / leg > 2 springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- up..High Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = none
Sticky pad = on head rest
Imagery: stretchy like taffy
SIS: Elephant, Stork, Neck Pull
Hands still on bar shoulder width apart , heels angst shoulder rests, Toes up, hips high, eyes on breastbone, head / shoulders over gear bar. Hips over heels head upper body curled forward Box aligned, tail curled under |
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GIM: Pull the carriage in, press it out, pause, scoop pull in.
SPOT: side: Place hand under the thigh to keep leg lifted or hands around pelvis to keep it square.
Place hand under the abdomen of the lifted leg. Pull up on it to assist staying lifted out of that hip.
Front: hands on shoulder to assist in alignment of the torso and stabilize the shoulder girdle.
TRANS--Step off to the floor with the extended leg, add Springs and non-slip pad for Stomach Massage Series |
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Frog Intro > 5-8 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
2 Springs
Gear bar = adjust …move back Head rest = up ..
Straps = ft in straps (move gear back) imagery: frog swimming
SIS: FT wrk, Stomach mass S, Wall slide/Squat
Ft hip width apart: arms & hands flat on mat |
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GIM: “Push form the tush. Work the legs from the PH. Pull into the PH; long out.”
PH Cues: “Push from your Tush”
SPTG: 1. Put ft on carriage to help move their ft down.
2. Side. Hand to guide where the feet need to go. Then make a target. End.
TRANS:.L14 Leg circles stop with legs at 45* and begin leg circles |
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Leg Circles Intro > 5-8 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- down...
2 Springs
Gear bar = same as frog Head rest = up ..
Straps = ft in straps (move gear back)
Imagery:.
SIS: Leg Circles-Cad, 1 leg circle
PV… arms & hands flat on mat |
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GIM: “Work the legs from the PH”
PH Cues: “Stay within your frame, pull into your centerline” “Close your ribs”
SPTG: 1. Guide legs--End
2. Stabilize PH--Side
TRANS:.L14 Knee Stretch Series. Step off to the side. Pull up ft bar, place straps in well |
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Knee Stretch Series-Round Intro > 5-10 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- up
2 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = in well
Imagery:.Bad Dog, tail between knees and wind in sails for back
SIS: Elephant, Knee S-rnd
Hands on bar, Arms straight, fingers together, kneel with heels angst shoulder blocks, toes on carriage, butt one vertical fist from heels, head forward, eyes on belly button |
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GIM: Abs pull you In, and in! and in! Work the springs
PH Cues: initiate from PH, Scoop
SPTG: Side. FT ON BAR, 2. Hands on side of
PH
3. add ft on carriage guiding it help give feeling of rhythm, dynamics as hands pull hips back
Front. Hands on shoulders to open & steady
TRANS: l14 Arched or Flat. Uncurl the spine, chest up tailbone up; extend long Eyes on horizon |
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Knee Stretch Series-Arched / Flat back Intro > 5-10 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- up
2 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = in well
Imagery:. MEN-Tarzan, women diamond necklace
SIS:.Swan 1 NR
Same kneeling position, except head and chest up, eyes looking forward |
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GIM: Abs pull carriage in! and in! Race the springs in. EXHALE as you pull carriage in
PH Cues: heel to seat connection
SPTG: Side FT ON BAR. Then on carriage to guide rhythm, 1 hand pulls back at hip, other hand presses gently forward & up at lower back.
END. Hands on shoulders to open them
TRANS: L14 Knees Off. Curl spine, head forward, tail under and pull pelvis forward over knees |
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Knee Stretch Series-Knees Off Intro > 5-20 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- up
2 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up
Straps = in well
Imagery:.Big cat readying for a leap
SIS: Elephant, Knee S- round
Curl spine, head forward, tail under, pelvis over knees, knees up & even with heels. |
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GIM: Out in 1, out in 2…. EXHALE curl under, pull carriage in. work the springs
PH Cues: Initiate from PH, C-Curve
SPTG: FOOT ON BAR. Side support under powerhouse so no collapse,
End: Hands on shoulders to open them
TRANS: L14 Running. Step off to floor without kneeling, add springs and lie down on your back add 2 springs |
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Running
Intro > 10 reps
SET Up:
Footbar -- up
3-4 Springs
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up
Straps = on posts
Imagery:. like a prancing horse
SIS: Leg Springs- Bike, Single legS
Flat back, legs together, ft touching, palms flat on carriage, shoulders open |
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GIM: and UP and UP. Relax and jog, light and airy like a prancing horse
PH Cues: Pull to centerline, scoop
SPTG: End: hand to gently guide heels. To give heels stretch.
Top: pull on back of head to lengthen neck out of shoulders
TRANS: L14 Pelvic Lift. Lift both heels up, bend knees, return carriage home, arches on corners of ft bar. |
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Pelvic Lift Intro > 10 reps > 3-4 springs
SET Up:
Footbar – up
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up
Straps = straps on posts
Imagery:. lift to let the water flow under you
SIS: Breathing, shoulder bridge-prep
Remain laying flat, rotate hips externally, pelvis 1 fist off carriage, ribs down. Arms long |
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Definition
GIM: press out in 1, out in 2, EXHALE: pull tail to heels bring it in, Work the springs.
PH Cues: keep heel to seat connection
SPTG: Side: ft on carriage to resist st coming in to activate st buttock
TRANS:L14 Side Splits. Bring legs together, roll to side , step off reformer |
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Side Splits
Interm > 3-5 Reps > 1 to 2 (1 ideally)
SET UP
Ft bar = down
Gear Bar =
Head Rest = Up
Straps = well
Sticky Pad = 1 on frame, 1 in front of shoulder block
Imagery: head is touching ceiling
SIS: Leg 0 & Frog-Ref; power circle standing legs:side |
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GIM:"Press out and hold one, two, three; pull in and hold, one, two, three.
PH Cues:. ribs over hips, arches lifted, = wt in legs; knees ll & forward
SPOT:.STAY CLOSE! Back: both hands on pelvis pressing in
Side: hold hands while getting on
TRANS--Draw the carriage in all the way. Walk the shoulder block foot to the center and then take the footbar to the carriage. Turn toward the springs, bend one knee to place foot on the frame and then heel-toe the other foot out to the shoulder block. Stay on the same side. Finish: walk carriage foot to center, move foot bar ft to carriage. Step off to floor, lift ft bar up, change springs to 2 for Front splits |
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Front Splits -- hands OFF Interm > 3-5 reps > 2 os Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- up
Gear bar = hips 90*
Head rest = up Straps = on posts
sticky pad = angst shoulder block
imagery= On a tightrope extending out front knee
SIS= single leg S, front lunge-ref; chest expansion
Stand on carriage place ball of ft on bar, walk other ft back until ankle is agst inside edge of Shldr block. Bend front knee, lift heel; pelvis forward, bottom toward heel. back heel, and butt, Arms extended out to sides |
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GIM: Lift PH Press out long and strong. drag body in
PH Cues: Scoop, square the box, shoulders & hips, ribs lifted & in;
SPTG: FOOT ON BAR. Side: guide hips &
Pelvis forward & down to align and stretch
2. palm presses sacrum down as they come in 3. touch support inside knee to the sure quad is supporting knee
TRANS: L14 Forward Lunges. lift back heel up to shldr block, turning back leg parallel, bend knee, lower it gently onto carriage for forward lungeTRANS-- extend the arms overhead, reach up, forward and down to the footbar. Lift the back heel and pivot on the ball of the foot then lower the knee to the carriage. Adjust the sole of the foot into the shoulder block for Forward Lunge. |
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Forward Lunges Beginner > 3-5 reps > 2 os Springs
SET Up:
Footbar -- up... Gear bar = hips 90* Head rest = up ..
Straps = on posts
Imagery = looks like runners stretch
SIS: Single leg Stretch
Same upper body position, Chin to chest,
torso to thigh, pelvis to heel. knee hip in alignment |
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GIM: Inhale out, let gravity be your buddy; sink. EXHALE in, be heavy and stretch.
PH Cues: square the box
SPTG: FOOT ON BAR. Side: same side as back leg. Hand presses pelvis forward other hand ribs up and in
2. guide hip pelvis forward & down for stretch alignment
3. palm presses pelvis down to front heel
TRANS: to CHANGE SIDES: Ft bar ft down first, stand on that ft; back leg comes forward & up to ftbar. Keep hands on ft bar
TRANS: Step off carriage |
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CAD/TOWER – Roll Back
Intro > 3-5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar- top bolts
Arm SpringsLeg SpringsPush Though Bar-
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE
To start Roll UP on the Tower: Sit on mat facing Tower, ft soles firmly angst vertical poles, wt on sitz bones, spine tall, kneecaps to ceiling, hold RBB both hands should width apart Thumbs under |
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GIM: Iron out your spine, roll down BBB PH Cues: Keep the scoop, chest opened
SPTG: Hold Bar.
Side: Hold the bar, guide spine into mat with hand
Feet: Hold ft to poles
TRANS: L14 Breathing. Release bar. Close your legs, step off mat get your short box place box so that your knees are bent at 90* angle from hips |
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CAD/TOWER – Breathing
Intro > 3-5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar –yes
Short Box - yes
Arm Springs-no
Leg Springs-no
Push Though Bar – no
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE
Place legs parallel, Arches on box edge, hips at 90*angle |
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GIM: Inhale, bar to thighs, hips up, hold 1,2,3, lengthen body; EXHALE, and roll down your chest-1, ribs-2, and hips-3, as you return the bar up. And LIFT. Repeat.
PH Cues: Keep box square, wings & ribs tied together
SPTG: HOLD BAR. Hand on bar, hand under spine, so st can feel which vertebra to press into
2. hand on bar & hand on ribs
TRANS: L14 Chest Expansion. Release bar, remove ft from box. Return box. |
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CAD/TOWER – Chest Expansion Interm > 3-5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
Attach bar, kneel 1 arms length from bar knees in line with hips; legs align with ft & ankles, hold RBB both hands shldr width apart . Thumbs under, fingers long, lean forward
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Inhale, pull down; look R, Look L, Center; EXHALE return. Open chest, Deepen breath, Proud and Regal.
Bring it down & crack a Walnut in you back
PH Cues: Wrap your seat, Centerline
SPTG: HOLD BAR. Back: hand on top st shoulders hold open; hand pelvis, pressing it forward
Side: hand on Bar hand on sacrum guiding bar to pelvis
TRANS: L14 Long Back Stretch Arms. Release bar; turn around on knees facing away from poles. Position yourself so you can reach the bar fingers long and thumbs under. Lean forward. Align body. |
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CAD/TOWER – Long Back Stretch Arms. Interm > 3-5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
Position yourself so you can reach the bar fingers long and thumbs under. Lean forward. Align body.
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Pull the bar in, Shave your back, and reach away low. Lift taller as the bar presses down.
PH Cues: Collar bones wide, chest lifted, wrap your seat
SPTG:1 hand on Bar, hand on lower abs
TRANS: L14 Reach & Pull. Lay on mat, middle of table, knees bent, hands in straps, shoulder ht, palms facing toes, thumbs under |
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CAD/TOWER – Reach & Pull Intro > 5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs - lowest eyebolt
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
Imprint spine firmly on mat
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Reach out long, & return. Long arms for a strong back
PH Cues: scoop, arms move from back
SPTG: Side: hold bar: pull both hands long and to mat
TRANS: L14 Circles. Return arms to ceiling |
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CAD/TOWER – Circles Intro > 5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
Imprint spine on mat
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Work from shoulder blades and reverse. Press down and circle around
PH Cues: Ph initiates the pull, ribs on mat
SPTG: Side: pull hands toward hips “keep same length while circling”
TRANS: L14 Tricep Press. Return arms to ceiling |
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CAD/TOWER – Tricep Press Intro > 5 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Press to a straight arm, bend elbow and straighten. Long arms for a strong back.
PH Cues: Ph initiates the pull, ribs on mat
SPTG: Side: pull hands toward hips. Return to 90*
TRANS: L14 Frog. Step off mat. Remove arm springs, Drop springs to floor; attach leg springs to low (Lite), middle, or highest (heavy) bolt. |
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CAD/TOWER – Frog
Intro > 5-10 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs—low set of eye bolts
Push Though Bar
Lie supine, straps on ft, hands holding poles slightly above shoulders, arms in goal post slight bend to elbows, and elbows gently pressing up, fingers all together, shoulders in jnt, PV, heels at bottom, knees shoulder width. Springs inside legs
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Press out & pull in , springs are extension of your legs
PH Cues: Scoop! PH! Centerline
SPTG: Side or End: assist to move springs, pull legs to create length
TRANS: L14 Circle. Legs up to ceiling |
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CAD/TOWER – Circles Intro > 5-10 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs - same Push Though Bar
Same body position, PV
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Open, around and up. Work into springs. Springs are extension of legs
PH Cues: wrap your seat, scoop, Centerline
SPTG: FEET: Guide ft to ID centerline,
2. legs not same length “reach more with this leg”
TRANS: L14 Scissors. Legs up to ceiling |
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CAD/TOWER – Scissors Beginner > 5-10 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
PV, same body position
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Reach out long , let legs pass in the night.
PH Cues: button lower buttons, scoop,
SPTG: end: Assist in moving springs
TRANS: L14 Walking, Legs up to ceiling |
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CAD/TOWER – Walking Beginner > 3-5 sets w/ 8-10 up/downs reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
PV, same body position
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Little steps down, little steps up; brush inner thighs past each other. And 1, and 2, and 3….
Like butterfly wings, Flutter.
PH Cues: Wrap it all up, scoop, Centerline
SPTG: FEET: Assist in moving springs Hand guide staying in Frame
TRANS: L14 Beats. Bend knees over hips, shoulder width, PV |
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CAD/TOWER – Beats
I Beginner > 3-5 sets w/ 8-10 up/downs reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
PV. Press legs out low to table and beat thighs together
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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GIM: Low sweet, strong. Da,DA, DA, DA, in, and in, in and in….
PH Cues: Zip from heel to ribs, Centerline
SPTG: FEET: Assist in moving springs Hand guide staying in Frame
TRANS: L14 Monkey. Bend knees, remove springs, place behind mat. Attach Safety Chain to top eyebolt. Attach bottom spring to bar.
CHECK ALL FOR KINKS and CLOSURE |
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CAD/TOWER – MONKEY
Interm > 3 reps
SET Up:
Roll Back Bar
Arm Springs
Leg Springs
Push Though Bar
Lie supine hips directly under bar, head & shoulders off mat, ft in line w/ hips, balls of ft on bar, PV, hands around bar outside of legs, knees slightly part, elbows wide |
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Definition
GIM: Inhale press up, flex, point, bend knees,
& stretch. Torso tight to thighs
PH Cues: Scoop strong
SPTG: hand on bar, hand upper back in extended position to lift to thighs
2. hold the bar up for st to slide out from under..
TRANS: lower Bar, remove your legs, carefully slide out while I hold the bar up for you. |
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| A type of genre about invented people, places, or events |
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| Focuses on a small number of events or just one event. Such as folktales, legends, myths, and fables |
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| The time and place of the action in fiction; includes the customs, values, and beliefs of a time or place |
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| The opponent of the main character |
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| The individuals in a fictional work, such as people, aniamls, robots, or whatever the author chooses |
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| The methods the author uses to develop a character |
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| The author makes direct statements about a character |
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| Indirect Characterization |
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| The autor reveals a character through what other characters say and think about the character and/or through character's actions |
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| Gives the story's final outcome |
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| Sequence of events in a fictional work |
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| What the plot is centered around; a struggle between people, ideas, or forces |
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| The standpoint form which a story is told; the narrator tells the story first-person / third-person |
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| The central message or lesson about life in a work of fiction |
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| The written conversation between characters ina story, revealing their personalities and what they are thinking & feeling |
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| Beginning of the story that includes the setting and introduction of characters |
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| Type of speech or writing, usually nonfiction, that tries to convince audience members to think or act in a certain way |
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The message, controlling idea of an essay
Usually a single sentence that appears in the introduction |
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The people the writer or speaker is wanting to appeal or speak to..
The writer |
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Clear Structure.
Logical thinking.
Uses Evidence which is reasonable & makes sense. |
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When Logic breaks down
"Every time I sit in the green chair, my team misses the shot, therefore I cannot sit in the green chair during a game."
Missing facts, has incorrect facts, or has unrelated facts |
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| Specific - to - General Logic |
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| Logical structure of specific facts that lead gto a general conclusion |
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| General - to - Specific Logic |
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Logical structure of general facts becoming more specific, leading to a specific conclusion
EX: A crime scene leads to a criminal |
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| A reason put forward in support of or in opposition to a point of view |
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Comparing two things, based on one or more elements that they share
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Flaws or weaknesses in an argument's logic or reasoning
Rhetorical Fallacies indicate that a riter's argument may be invalid |
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| An overstatement that stretches beyond the truth |
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| Applying Broad Generalizations, which are often untrue, to an individual without regard for individual differences |
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| Stories that are meant to be preformed by actors on a stage or in front of movie or TV cameras |
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Printed Version of a drama
A movie script = Screenplay
A TV script = Teleplay |
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Actors in the play
DYNAMIC CHARACRTER = changes during the play
STATIC CHARACTER = remains the same throughout the play |
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| The lines spoken by the charactrer |
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| Words, often in italics and enclosed within [brackets] that describe the characters and setting of the drama |
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| Small parts of the Drama or play (such as chapters in a book) |
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| GENRE: Informational Text |
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Nonfiction writing that presents facts & information--
It can tell you the latest news, ho to make / do something, facts you need for schoolwork, and real stories about people and places. |
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| The pattern writers use to organize their work |
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Graphics that help you find information easily
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images that help you understand information
Graphs, Charts, Maps, Pictures |
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Appear below the main body of the text and explain or reference something in the text
PS. this is a footnote |
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| Appear in LARGER or darker text or is underlined, to introduce text or reference something in it |
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| VIP! Words such as principal, Central, and important that point to the article's most significant ideas and information |
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| Text structure that shows the relationship between outcomes (effects) and their causes |
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| Text structure that looks at how 2 or more things are similiar and how they are different |
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| Text structures that present an issue then offers a way to solve it |
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| A kind of riting that uses not only words but also form, patterns of sound, imagery, and figurative language to convey its meassage |
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A poem's form or appearance
Lines
Stanzas - (like paragraphs) |
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Created by the poet's use of words and phrases that appeal to readers senses
Sight
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Touch
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Poem's pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
Like a Drum beat. |
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Words or phrases that imitate or suggest the sound they describe
zoom
purr
zip
pow |
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Describes one thing as if it was another
She is a bear |
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| describes one thing as if it was another but uses LIKE or AS |
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Refer to giving something human form or characteristics
could be an idea, object, animal or object. |
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A regular pattern of stressed syllables
There was once a boy
from Caloy
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A poem's pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables
The flow of the words. |
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The pattern forrmed by a poem's end rhyme
...cat ....bat ....sat
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the repetition of beginning sounds in words
Doubtful
Danny
Did not
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an Expression that means something different from the literal meanings of the words that make up the expression
"It's raining cats and dogs."
MEANS
"It's raining really hard." |
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A figure of speech that uses EXAGGERATION to express strong emotion to make a point or to be humorous
"That horse is faster than a speeding bullet!" |
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