If you want to work out at home, Pilates is one of the best workouts for you to do because it can be so space conscious. Though there are gadgets and machines out there, all you really need is a mat. However – if you have the space, you could also set up your Pilates home studio. And still, you can sort of meet it halfway by purchasing a few select items such as the Pilates ring to enhance your workouts. Here’s the lowdown.
Your Most Basic Piece of Equipment
If you buy nothing else, at least invest in a nice mat for your Pilates. I prefer to use a yoga mat because they are a little thinner. However, if you have a rug in your workout room you may not even need a mat. It’s up to you. Here’s the link for a good mat.
Invest in One Good Resource
The next thing you should do is invest in one really good resource. You can choose a Pilates DVD or a book such as the Pilates Body Book by Brook Siler which is the one I have at home. In addition, you can also find some decent videos on youtube which are free to watch. But you’d need to watch them from your computer. If you go into the post archives I’ve shared two videos so far from youtube that I liked.
Accessories and Equipment
There’s no secret that a piece of equipment like the Pilates Power Gym
Pilates is an ideal at home workout because you can get the benefits just by doing some really simple mat routines. Or, you can purchase your own equipment and accessories and save money on classes and personal training. It’s up to you.
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