Reformer Purposes

Question 1

Footwork - Toes

Answer 1

Heart
Upper torso

Question 2

Footwork - Arches

Answer 2

Intestines

Question 3

Footwork - Heels

Answer 3

Kidneys

Question 4

Footwork - Tendon Stretch

Answer 4

Achilles tendon

Question 5

Hundred

Answer 5

Warm-up
Breath
Circulation

Question 6

Short Spine

Answer 6

Articulate & massage lower spine
Outer legs

Question 7

Coordination

Answer 7

Coordination of breath & movement

Question 8

Rowing - Into the Sternum

Answer 8

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment

Question 9

Rowing - 90 Degrees

Answer 9

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment

Question 10

Rowing - From the Chest

Answer 10

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment
Breathing?

Question 11

Rowing - From the Hips

Answer 11

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment
Breathing?

Question 12

Rowing - Shaving

Answer 12

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment
Shoulders
Upper back

Question 13

Rowing - Hug

Answer 13

Strengthen, stretch, & lift spine
Alignment
Opens chest
Breath

Question 14

Swan

Answer 14

Articulation & flexibility of spine
Opens chest

Question 15

Horseback

Answer 15

Strengthens C-curve of back
Inner & outer thighs

Question 16

Long Box - Pull Straps

Answer 16

Opens chest

Question 17

Long Box - T-Straps

Answer 17

Strengthens upper back

Question 18

Long Box - Backstroke

Answer 18

Upper abdominals

Question 19

Long Box - Teaser

Answer 19

Balance & control
Balance in hip line
Articulate spine
Engage powerhouse

Question 20

Short Box - Hug

Answer 20

Round the back
Breath

Question 21

Short Box - Flat Back

Answer 21

Lengthens & strengthens torso

Question 22

Short Box - Side to Side

Answer 22

Stretches & strengthens sides of body

Question 23

Short Box - Twist and Reach

Answer 23

Strengthens waistline
Breath

Question 24

Short Box - Tree

Answer 24

For the back
Alignment

Question 25

Long Stretch

Answer 25

Strengthen body in one long line

Question 26

Long Stretch - Down Stretch

Answer 26

Breathing Upper back Open chest

Question 27

Long Stretch - Up Stretch

Answer 27

Articulation of spine Strengthens powerhouse

Question 28

Long Stretch - Elephant

Answer 28

Strengthens hips Isolates hips Stretches back of legs

Question 29

Long Stretch - Long Back Stretch

Answer 29

Opens chest Strengthens upper back & shoulders

Question 30

Stomach Massage - Round

Answer 30

Rounds & lifts the spine Massages internal organs Strengthens arms & upper back

Question 31

Stomach Massage - Hands Back

Answer 31

Strengthening of back esp. lower Massages internal organs?

Question 32

Stomach Massage - Reach

Answer 32

Lengthens & lifts lower back

Question 33

Stomach Massage - Twist

Answer 33

Wringing out waistline Breath

Question 34

Tendon Stretch

Answer 34

Stretches tendons Strengthens deep abdominals

Question 35

Semi-Circle

Answer 35

Alignment & articulation Control of spine Upper back

Question 36

Chest Expansion

Answer 36

Breathing & stability Opens chest Strenghthens upper back

Question 37

Thigh Stretch

Answer 37

Stretches thighs

Question 38

Arm Circles

Answer 38

Strengthens & connect arms/upper body Control upper body

Question 39

Leg Circles

Answer 39

Alignment & symmetry

Question 40

Frogs

Answer 40

Alignment & symmetry

Question 41

Knee Stretch - Round

Answer 41

Rounded spine C-curve

Question 42

Knee Stretch - Arched

Answer 42

Spine Upper back Open chest

Question 43

Knee Stretch - Knees Off

Answer 43

Stamina & suspension

Question 44

Running

Answer 44

Cool down Alignment & centering

Question 45

Pelvic Tilt

Answer 45

Cool down Opens lower back

Question 46

Side Splits

Answer 46

Lifts internal organs Strengthens inner & outer thighs

Question 47

Front Splits - Lunge

Answer 47

Stretch & alignment

Question 48

Front Splits - Standing Lunge

Answer 48

Balance & strength

Question 49

Front Splits - Kneeling Lunge

Answer 49

Stretch front of hips Hip alignment

Question 50

Russian Splits - Lunge

Answer 50

Strengthens hips & legs

Question 51

Russian Splits - Standing Lunge

Answer 51

Balance

Question 52

Russian Splits - Split

Answer 52

Total body stretch