Pilates
One of the top accessories recommended for Pilates is the foam roller. This can also be used for other workouts, but people like to incorporate it into their daily core strengthening Pilates routine. Here are some moves you are able to do with the foam roller.
Ab and Hamstring Exercise
This first move that uses the Pilates foam roller is going to work both your core and your hamstrings, providing a good lower body workout. You will lay down with your stomach facing the mat, but put the foam roller under where your abdomen will be. Bend your legs so that your heels can move up and work your glute muscles. Bring your arms back to take hold of your ankles and hold the position as long as you can, then release it. You can repeat this a few times until you feel a good burn.
Upper Body Foam Roller Move
The foam roller can also be used for some upper body Pilates-style moves. Continue reading
A Pilates ring is a type of ring accessories that can be used for your Pilates workouts. There are many moves you can do with it, providing more variation in your workouts. Here are some different methods for using the Pilates ring:
Hold Onto the Ring for Roll-Ups
The Pilates ring is held in different ways in order to get a good workout from it. One good way is actually to hold onto to the ring. For example, if you are doing a typical Pilates roll-up where your legs are extended and lifted slightly, while you roll up the top part of your torso into a crunch, you would typically extend your arms up above your head. Instead of doing that, you can hold onto the ring with flat hands on either side of the handle as you lift your arms up.
Try Side Lifts with the Ring
This will work your abs and your legs for an excellent lower body workout. To do this exercise, lay on your side and place the Pilates ring between your ankles. You can now try to lift your legs with the ring in place up from the ground as much as possible. Continue reading
