Pilates accessories
These are small items, such as balls and bands, that studios offer to enhance your Pilates training. They can provide support and stability or increase challenge, depending on the movement performed and how they are used. Creative instructors rely on props to add variety. Here are some of the most commonly used Pilates props, and how and why we use them:
1. Foam Roller
This versatile tool, a staple in athletic training and rehabilitation, is designed to release fascia. Its rounded shape also makes it great for spinal alignment. The unstable surface challenges your balance.
2. Hand Weights
In Pilates, we use light hand weights to maintain full-body engagement. One- or two-kilogram weights add just enough challenge without disrupting form.
3. Theraband
This long, stretchy band, available in different resistance levels, is great for stretching the hamstrings and back while seated on the mat. It also adds resistance and challenge to many exercises.
4. Overball
This slightly inflated ball is one of the most versatile and frequently used props in Pilates studios. When placed between the thighs, ankles, or palms, it encourages muscle engagement in those areas. It is also a great modification tool when placed under the spine or hips for extra support. Pregnant clients can use the ball behind the lower back to avoid flat-back positions for long periods.
5. Tennis Ball
Joseph Pilates invented several small tools specifically to activate and train the feet, the most famous being the foot corrector. The size and firmness of tennis balls make them ideal for foot stimulation. Try rolling the sole of your foot over a tennis ball while standing or sitting. They can also be placed under sensitive areas such as the hips or shoulders for static stretching or gentle massage.
6. Franklin Ball
These small inflatable balls are used to massage and awaken muscles and fascia. When placed under the pelvis, lower back, shoulders, or other tight or painful areas, Franklin Balls use body weight to help release tension. They can be used for static holds or gently moved back and forth for self-massage.
7. Magic Circle
Arguably the most well-known and versatile of all Pilates props, this seemingly simple ring has countless applications. Held between the ankles, thighs, or palms, it is a helpful tool for engaging the body’s midline.
8. Yoga Block
In yoga classes, blocks are often used to bring the floor closer to you. In Pilates mat classes, these firm but soft foam blocks can substitute for a Magic Circle or Overball.
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