Includes 8 Exercises:

Pull Up Page 2

Cat & Swan Combo 2

Stationary Single

Leg Lunge 3

Shoulder Bridge,

Lat Press Combo 3

Standing Hinge

Single Leg Lat Press 4

Mermaid 4

Hundred 5

Side Lunges 5

Cat & Swan Combo Stationary Single Leg Lunge

Hundred

The multifunctional Tower Trainer™ can be used for Pilates, dance and traditional fitness training, facilitating hundreds of exercises, from simple to complex multi-planar movements – including the majority of the exercises done on a STOTT PILATES® Cadillac, along with full Matwork repertoire.

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a variety of springs, straps and bars provide diverse exercise options designed to increase strength, power and control.

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InhALE extend elbows to return

ExhALE flex elbows to pull torso toward bar

PULL UP Complete 8-10 repetitions

SLIdIng STABILITY BAR™ positioned with five holes showing from above.

STARTIng POSITIOn on hands and

knees, hands on mat, fuzzy hanging

straps around ankles, toes tucked

under, spine in a neutral position

InhALE prepare

CAT & SWAN COMBO Complete 3-5 repetitions

ExhALE curve spine in sequence

from tail to head

ExhALE shift weight back and curve

spine, placing knees back on mat

InhALE shift weight forward, arching

spine, opening hips and straighten

knees, allowing them to lift.

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STARTIng POSITIOn plank position, feet on mat, arms long holding sliding stability bar, torso in one

long line hovering above mat InhALE prepare

FuzzY hAngIng STRAPS attached to sliding stability bar positioned with nine holes showing from above.

STARTIng POSITIOn stand, facing away from Tower

Trainer. One knee bent with ball of foot against sliding

stability bar. Same arm holding foam-grip handle,

elbow bent, palm facing down InhALE prepare

STATIONARY SINGLE LEG LUNGE Complete 8-10 repetitions on each side

SLIdIng STABILITY BAR positioned with nine holes showing from above, arm springs attached to eyehooks on bar.

ExhALE bend supporting knee and straighten

elbow of arm holding spring, punching forward

InhALE return

MOdIFICATIOn as arm punches forward,

rotate torso to the opposite side

SHOULDER BRIDGE, LAT PRESS COMBO Complete 8-10 repetitions

SLIdIng STABILITY BAR positioned with nine holes showing from above, arms springs

attached to eyehooks on front of frame.

STARTIng POSITIOn Lying on back with feet on sliding stability bar. Spine in a neutral position.

holding foam-grip handles with arms long. InhALE prepare

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ExhALE lift pelvis off mat so weight is resting between

shoulder blades. At the same time, press hands down to mat

InhALE lower pelvis to mat and reach arms up

2

MOdIFICATIOn lift one leg to tabletop position once in bridge

position or before lifting pelvis

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STARTIng POSITIOn Standing on outside of Tower

Trainer. Outside foot slightly ahead of inside foot,

with legs straight. One hand on push-thru bar

with elbow flexed

PuSh-ThRu BAR attached at second position, one push-thru spring attached from above the bar, safety chain

attached below the bar, so there is slight tension on spring.

MERMAID Complete 8-10 repetitions

InhALE reach outside arm overhead and

straighten other elbow pushing bar down

ExhALE side bend toward tower,

pushing bar down farther

InhALE return to vertical, arm overhead

ExhALE lower arm to side and flex elbow

to allow bar to lift farther

STANDING HINGE SINGLE LEG LAT PRESS Complete 5-8 repetitions on each side repetitions

ROLL dOWn BAR attached to top eyehooks on frame.

STARTIng POSITIOn Standing facing Tower Trainer. One leg straight and reaching back

behind torso. Arms reaching forward holding roll-down bar InhALE prepare

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ExhALE keep leg reaching back and torso stable, and press

arms down

2

InhALE return to starting position

3

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STARTIng POSITIOn Lying on back with head toward

Tower Trainer. Feet in padded straps, knees bent in

tabletop position. holding foam-grip handles, arms

long by sides. Imprinted position, lower back flattened

toward mat, upper torso lifted

HUNDRED Complete 10 sets, alternating legs

SLIdIng STABILITY BAR position with nine holes showing from above, arms springs attached to eyehooks on bar, leg springs attached to straps around bar.

InhALE for five counts pulsing arms,

and reaching one leg out

ExhALE for five counts pulsing arms,

and bending that leg

MOdIFICATIOn reach both legs out on the ExhALE,

bend both legs on the inhale

SIDE LUNGES Complete 8-10 repetitions repetitions on each side

ARM SPRIngS attached to eyehooks on front of frame.

STARTIng POSITIOn Standing facing side, feet together. Outside hand holding foam-grip

handle, elbow bent by side InhALE prepare

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ExhALE lunge to side and straighten elbow reaching

arm out to side

2

InhALE return to starting position

3

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The Merrithew health & Fitness™ Tower Trainer is designed to enhance

a large number of exercises. use in conjunction with the complete line

of Tower Trainer dVds to engage deep core muscles and target and

tone arms, shoulders and torso.

WARRANTYMerrithew health & Fitness™ warrants that all new equipment is free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials, subject to the terms below. This warranty becomes effective at the invoice date of the original purchase. Parts repaired or replaced under the terms of this warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty on the metal frame and related welding. • One (1) Year Limited Warranty on Spring Clips. • Ninety (90) Day Limited Warranty on upholstery. • Two (2) Year Limited Warranty on all other components.

CARE & CLEANINGWe recommend wiping the vinyl surfaces between uses with a mixture of water and tea tree oil (a natural disinfectant available at most pharmacies or health food stores; mix according to directions on package).

A mixture of mild soap and water can be used to remove more persistent dirt. Ensure cleaner used does not leave an oily residue, or make surfaces slippery.

Clean all metal surface areas as required, using a soft cloth and gentle cleanser.

SAfETY & USAGEThe Tower Trainer is a multifunctional piece of equipment that can be used for Pilates, dance and traditional fitness training. It is a portable unit that can be folded for storage, then laid out flat when in use.

The Tower Trainer comes equipped with a full complement of springs, straps and a safety chain. The springs can be attached to various locations on the frame, or on the straps hooked around the sliding bar. Be sure your spring clips are completely closed and secure.

FOR InExPERIEnCEd OR FIRST-TIME uSERS, ThE TOWER TRAInER ShOuLd BE uSEd undER ThE SuPERVISIOn OF A TRAInEd PROFESSIOnAL OR COMPAnIOn SPOTTER.

Improper use of exercise equipment may cause serious bodily injury. To reduce risk, please read the following:

• Before starting any exercise program, consult a physician.• Before using the equipment, read and follow Safety instructions in the

Owner’s Manual and obtain thorough instruction from a qualified trainer.• Use equipment only for intended exercises.• Ensure the equipment is properly adjusted for your size and ability level.• When springs are used, ensure spring clips are fully closed at both ends

of springs. A spring clip that is only half closed risks coming undone and detaching with high force.

• When using the push-thru bar with spring from below, locking spring clips must be used to attach to the frame or uprights, and the safety chain must be attached.

• When using the push-thru bar, a trained professional must keep a hand on the bar at all times.

• Stop exercising if you experience chest pain, feel faint, have difficulty breathing or experience musculoskeletal discomfort.

• Keep body, clothing and hair free from all moving parts.• Do not use if equipment appears worn, broken or damaged.• Do not attempt to repair equipment yourself without consulting

Merrithew health & Fitness™.• Do not allow children to use or be around equipment without adult supervision.

For more information about Merrithew Health & Fitness products and training, please call:

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