What cues do you use during jump board exercises to prevent the reformer from moving forward? The only one I can think to say is to land (and jump) softly and with control, however I feel that it starts to sound redundant and doesn't always work.

Also, when the reformer moves as they land, I relate that to not landing softly. What does it mean when the reformer moves as they jump away? Does that mean they are jumping with too much force?

The reformers at the studio are on furniture mover discs so that might contribute to the moving issue.

Thank you!

Hi Wency......as a teacher who loves to do Jump board and teach Jump board....I understand these questions. I think the main thing could be the furniture mover discs that your Reformer is on, but there could be more. Something I've done and suggested is to 'pull UP away from the board' rather than to PUSH away from it. Although we are jumping, pushing our legs etc, the quality needs to be that we somewhat lift away from the board. And yes, I agree.....the person could be landing and jumping with too much force. AND.....there could be too much spring tension hooked. One thought.....try having your clients (or you first ideally) jump slowly, "peel your feet" from the board....."land as if landing on a cloud"......."land as if you're a kitten about to pounce on a mouse", things like that. "Jump as if your feet are on velcro and you have to peel them off". Those are a few of the cues I've used and that have worked. Let me know how it goes!

Hi--I've learned that if you keep your spine in imprint the carriage will stay put. Also, I tell folks to articulate off of their feet--toe ball heel, heel ball toe to absorb the shock. Rolling off of the feet.