Pilates Magic Rings

The Pilates Magic Rings, also named the Pilates Ring are small rings used while performing Pilates exercises. The rings have soft grips for your hands on both sides of the ring, both outside and inside. The rings, usually made from tempered steel, create resistance when squeezing the ring. The Pilates Magic Ring is cleverly designed; they can be held between the ankles, thighs, or hands.

By pressing the handgrips closer together, more resistance is created, which makes the exercise more challenging. The Pilates Circle is used to increase a standard Pilates exercises level of difficulty. The Pilates Magic Circle is designed to assist with the toning of thighs, legs, buns, arms and chest, by pushing, pulling, lifting, squeezing, and pressing down on the ring during certain exercises. The ring is intended to add light or moderate resistance to an exercise. The idea is not to try to crush it, using all of your strength, just add a little resistance.

The Pilates Ring is very portable and durable, not to mention very inexpensive. It offers a great workout for a very small price. This little piece of equipment will make your workouts not only more effective, but just as important, will make exercise time much more fun. They are easy to put away and very versatile. Users of the Pilates Circle love it and the results it brings.

Since they have become popular, many versions of the ring have been produced. They now come in a wide assortment of styles and quality and can be purchased for $20 up to about $75. Different materials are used by different manufacturers. They are available in different types of flexible metal and some models are made entirely of rubber. Many users find that the rubber Pilates ring is just too soft. If you have some strength you would likely be happier with a ring made with tempered steel. If your level of strength is on the low side, or you are only looking for a mild resistance, the rubber ring or lite metal versions would be fine.

The Pilates Magic Circle is ideal for use when traveling. They lay flat, weigh practically nothing, and take up hardly any room. If you travel a lot, you may opt to use a rubber ring instead as they are a little easier to pack and weigh less than the metal ones. If you will be using your Pilates Magic Circle at home or at a studio, you may want to choose the more durable metal ring. Either one is fine; you will enjoy the benefits no matter which material you select.

When you are ready to buy a ring do a little research and make sure you buy one of good quality. Find one that offers the correct amount of resistance for your own unique needs and level of fitness. If you have a Pilates instructor ask her view, or better yet try one out. The Pilates Magic Circle will bring a new level of enjoyment and effectiveness to your workout.