No matter where you do Pilates there is some basic Pilates equipment you might need to start your workouts or to make more exercises. For beginners the most basics are clothing and mats. There are also reformers, balls, bands and DVDs, this page will help you to find best Pilates equipment that are available.
Mats for Pilates
A good Pilates exercise mat could well be your first equipment for starting Pilates at home.
Pilates mats are available in a variety of styles, sizes and colors but most important things to look for when buying a Pilates mat are:
Thickness: A good pilates mat must be at least a half inch thick.
Firmness: A pilates mat should be firm to feel comfortable but if it is too soft. it will not support balance while you are doing exercises.
Size: This one is the most important; make sure that the mat is long and wide enough for you.
Pilates Balls and Bands
In fact they are not traditional Pilates equipment but exercise balls and bands are very popular for home workouts.
Pilates balls and pilates bands are fantastic tools to get in shape, lose inches in specific areas of you body and tone your body. With using them properlly you can gain strength, build endurance and improve your posture and health.
Pilates DVD
DVDs are the most popular way to learn and practice Pilates. You can also find pilates exercise videos online, for example on YouTube.
Magic Circle
The magic circles, or pilates rings are great pilates equipment that you can get for your home workouts.
The Pilates magic circle is a ring, made of flexible rubber, with small pads on either side. The magic circle is used to provide gentle to moderate resistance in pilates exercises.
Clothing for Pilates
You can do pilates exercises in any clothing that you feel comfortable but, if you want to feel better and get motivated there are lots of wonderful pilates clothing available.
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See Start Fitness Page for Basic Equipment
Read more about pilates.
