Pilates Advice

What is the Best Fitness Ball for Pilates?

MUV Pilates Fitness Ball Product dimensions of the fitness ball: 2 x 12.5 x 5 cm; 50 grams COMPLETE FITNESS SOLUTION: This versatile mini pilates ball is your all-in-one exercise tool, enhancing core strength, sculpting abdominal muscles, optimizing posture, boosting endurance, and improving balance and flexibility. It’s suitable for strengthening, rehabilitation, and toning exercises. STRONG DURABILITY AND QUALITY: Made from…

Amazon Offers for Pilates

I have found the following products on Amazon which are at reduced prices for Spring 2023. Begins from 27th March 2023. ATIVAFIT Yoga Mat, 10MM Extra Thick Exercise Mat for Pilates -15% ✦ Non-slip Surfaces: A non-slip surface which is perfect for sweating and strenuous exercise, prevent body sliding during a sweaty workout. The wavy bottom of the mat prevents…

Choosing a Magic Circle

There are many magic rings to choose from. I have listed five examples here, all available on Amazon. I will follow this up with the results from my own experience using these. What to look for and what to avoid. Five Magic Circles reviewed in 2023 1- Beenax Pilates Ring Dimensioni prodotto: 38 x 36 x 4.5 cm; 700 grammi…

How to Find a Good Pilates Teacher

The effectiveness of Pilates depends on the quality of the teaching and therefore the instructor. When you look for a Pilates teacher, the options are dizzying because the trademark has expired and anyone can say they teach Pilates. So, for starters, look for a teacher with a lot of experience. Also look for one who really starts slowly so you…

Choosing the Correct Pilates Mat

Sabrina uses Pilates mats and accessories from Pilates-Mad, here is an article reproduced from their blog, with some alterations and updates. If you haven’t heard already, Pilates is fantastic for your overall health and well being as well as helping to look after your spine! Pilates requires little equipment so it’s perfect at home, but one of the key pieces…

Celebrities who do Pilates

The list of celebrities who do Pilates is almost endless, from Liz Hurley, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna to Martin Amis, John Cleese and Ian McKellen. It may be easier to compile a list of celebrities who don’t do Pilates. “I have been going for 13 years… How do I measure the success of Pilates? Certainly, I emerge with a tremendous…

What you can get from Pilates

Depending on your needs, Pilates might be an excellent choice of exercise. But it can’t, as people sometimes believe nowadays, do everything – no form of exercise can. Here are the major things Pilates does: Pilates can help you be more flexible, particularly if you’re out of shape. Part of being flexible is having the strength and coordination to support…

What you don’t get from Pilates

Depending on your needs, Pilates might be an excellent choice of exercise. But it can’t, as people sometimes believe nowadays, do everything – no form of exercise can. Here are the major things Pilates cannot do: Pilates does not challenge your heart and lungs much or burn many calories. A study of the fitness benefits of Pilates mat classes by…