| There are different pieces of Pilates gear that you | | | | that uses the exercise ball. Various exercises |
| can buy and use. Some of these exercise gear are | | | | performed using this gear require you to focus your |
| simple yet very effective in giving you a fit and lean | | | | balance on a central point. This makes the muscles |
| body. Getting to know each one of this training | | | | around the area do the work, thus improving and |
| device would help you make an informed buying | | | | enhancing your balance. |
| decision. | | | | Pilates reformer: |
| Pilates apparel: | | | | This is a great machine for those who are serious |
| When you think of Pilates clothing, you should think | | | | about practicing Pilates. This device may be |
| about comfort, style and fit. Fabrics that can give | | | | complicated and daunting to look at, but with the |
| you good stretch and fit are spandex, cotton, | | | | right instructions it can be easy to use. Using this |
| polyester or nylon. Choose pants that fit snugly but | | | | gear in your workout is different from using other |
| comfortably on your hips and waist, with a slight | | | | training devices. For one, this device helps you |
| opening at the legs. For tops, choose a design that | | | | develop and improve your balance and technique |
| would not ride up while you are exercising. | | | | which are essential elements of the Pilates workout. |
| Pilates chair: | | | | This gear comes in various types. Some are custom |
| This gear is great for enhancing your Pilates exercise. | | | | designed which are capable of holding heavy weights |
| Choose a design that will help you in doing | | | | and may include special features. Whatever your |
| movements that you would not usually do when | | | | preferences are, keep in mind that there is always a |
| exercising on the floor. You can choose a combination | | | | reformer available for anyone, whether you are a |
| chair that would allow you to do different lower body | | | | beginner, expert, a Stott Pilates practitioner, elderly |
| or upper arm movements. A lifetime warranty on this | | | | or someone who is exercising for physical |
| product would be advantageous for you. | | | | rehabilitation and strengthening. |
| Pilates mat: | | | | Pilates ring: |
| This is an essential gear, especially when practicing | | | | This gear is popular for its versatility and portability. |
| Pilates at home. This gear is important in balancing | | | | Popularly known as magic circle, this gear is usually |
| and proper aligning of your body during workout. It is | | | | made of rubber or flexible metal with small pads on |
| also a must for protecting and supporting your back | | | | both sides. It enhances your exercise by providing |
| during the exercise. There are many different mats | | | | mild and moderate resistance and allows you to |
| available on the market today. Before shopping for | | | | focus your workout on certain muscle groups. |
| one, make sure that you can tell the difference | | | | Pilates rebounder: |
| between Pilates and yoga mats. They differ in | | | | This gear looks like a mini trampoline. When choosing |
| thickness and most yoga mats are not suited for | | | | one, make sure that it is sturdy enough and would |
| Pilates training because the former are thin. | | | | not tip over. Choose a model that can be easily |
| Pilates ball: | | | | installed, moved and disassemble for easy storage in |
| This is an over-sized exercise ball that provides many | | | | a closet or under the bed. Using the right rebounder |
| fitness benefits, including helping you develop your | | | | would help your strengthen your heart, improve |
| balance. If you are practicing Pilates at home and you | | | | metabolism and oxygen circulation and develop and |
| want to use this gear, try to find a DVD on Pilates | | | | enhance your muscle tone. |