Club Pilates Springboard and RTC
(Reformer Trapeze Combination) /
Cadillac
Setup, Safety, & General Knowledge (1–20)
1. Q: What does RTC stand for in Club Pilates equipment?
A: Reformer Trapeze Combination (the Cadillac frame attached to a Reformer base).
2. Q: At Club Pilates, what is the primary difference between the Springboard and the
Cadillac?
A: The Springboard is wall-mounted with springs only (no rolling frame), while the
Cadillac is a free-standing four-poster frame with a mat, push-through bar, and trapeze.
3. Q: What color springs are typically found on a Club Pilates Springboard?
A: Red (heavy), green (medium), blue (light), and yellow (very light).
4. Q: True or false: You can use the Springboard for both supine and standing exercises.
A: True.
5. Q: What safety device must always be attached before using the Cadillac’s push-
through bar?
A: The spring clips (or snap hooks) must be fully closed; also ensure the bar is not
overloaded with springs.
6. Q: How many springs can a Springboard arm spring accommodate at once?
A: Typically 2–3 springs, depending on the model, but never exceed the manufacturer’s
max.
, 7. Q: In RTC/Cadillac, what is the purpose of the “trapeze” bar?
A: It hangs from the top frame and can be adjusted for height to perform exercises like
Pull-Ups, Leg Springs, and inversions.
8. Q: Which spring color is heaviest on Club Pilates equipment?
A: Red.
9. Q: When using the Springboard for leg springs, where should the non-working leg be
placed?
A: In a stable, aligned position (e.g., hip-width apart or bent knee) to maintain pelvic
stability.
10. Q: Name one key contraindication for the Cadillac Roll-Down Bar.
A: Acute neck injury or cervical disc herniation.
11. Q: What adjustment should you make to the Cadillac mat for tall clients?
A: Extend the mat section fully or position them so their head does not hit the top
frame.
12. Q: At Club Pilates, which springs are used for the Springboard’s “low row” arms?
A: Typically one red + one green for heavy resistance; light clients may use two greens.
13. Q: What is the maximum recommended spring tension for a Springboard chest
expansion for a beginner?
A: One blue or one green spring.
14. Q: Should the Cadillac’s trapeze bar ever be used without a mat under the client?
A: No—a Cadillac mat (or full-length mat) is required for cushioning.
15. Q: When performing Supine Arms on the Springboard, where should your shoulders
be?
A: Stabilized in the socket, with ribs down and shoulder blades gliding.
(Reformer Trapeze Combination) /
Cadillac
Setup, Safety, & General Knowledge (1–20)
1. Q: What does RTC stand for in Club Pilates equipment?
A: Reformer Trapeze Combination (the Cadillac frame attached to a Reformer base).
2. Q: At Club Pilates, what is the primary difference between the Springboard and the
Cadillac?
A: The Springboard is wall-mounted with springs only (no rolling frame), while the
Cadillac is a free-standing four-poster frame with a mat, push-through bar, and trapeze.
3. Q: What color springs are typically found on a Club Pilates Springboard?
A: Red (heavy), green (medium), blue (light), and yellow (very light).
4. Q: True or false: You can use the Springboard for both supine and standing exercises.
A: True.
5. Q: What safety device must always be attached before using the Cadillac’s push-
through bar?
A: The spring clips (or snap hooks) must be fully closed; also ensure the bar is not
overloaded with springs.
6. Q: How many springs can a Springboard arm spring accommodate at once?
A: Typically 2–3 springs, depending on the model, but never exceed the manufacturer’s
max.
, 7. Q: In RTC/Cadillac, what is the purpose of the “trapeze” bar?
A: It hangs from the top frame and can be adjusted for height to perform exercises like
Pull-Ups, Leg Springs, and inversions.
8. Q: Which spring color is heaviest on Club Pilates equipment?
A: Red.
9. Q: When using the Springboard for leg springs, where should the non-working leg be
placed?
A: In a stable, aligned position (e.g., hip-width apart or bent knee) to maintain pelvic
stability.
10. Q: Name one key contraindication for the Cadillac Roll-Down Bar.
A: Acute neck injury or cervical disc herniation.
11. Q: What adjustment should you make to the Cadillac mat for tall clients?
A: Extend the mat section fully or position them so their head does not hit the top
frame.
12. Q: At Club Pilates, which springs are used for the Springboard’s “low row” arms?
A: Typically one red + one green for heavy resistance; light clients may use two greens.
13. Q: What is the maximum recommended spring tension for a Springboard chest
expansion for a beginner?
A: One blue or one green spring.
14. Q: Should the Cadillac’s trapeze bar ever be used without a mat under the client?
A: No—a Cadillac mat (or full-length mat) is required for cushioning.
15. Q: When performing Supine Arms on the Springboard, where should your shoulders
be?
A: Stabilized in the socket, with ribs down and shoulder blades gliding.
