SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
Welcome to my Pilates Fitness Gear page, where you'll find my curated selection of equipment, props, mobility tools, books and videos to support your home-based Pilates practice.
EQUIPMENT
For when you're ready to take the plunge into purchasing Pilates equipment for home use.
Padded Mat: Just like my red one, with a foot strap and handles
Wall-mounted Springboard: Save on cost and space while practicing the basic spring exercises
Small Barrel: Drape your spine for stretch, add arm and leg movement to build core control
PROPS
Smaller items that we use in my Everyday Pilates class pack a punch.
Magic Circle: Helps you build stability in challenging exercises
Mini 12" Magic Circle: The smaller size is perfect for strengthening inner thighs
Small Exercise Ball: Challenges pelvic floor and low back muscles
Theraband: Medium resistance and loops for easy handling; used for upper body strength
Versa Loops: Fire up the glutes and stabilize the hips with these convenient loops
Hand Weights: Sculpt and tone with standing strength work
Thin Yoga Mat: Quarter-inch yoga mat perfect for portability
Thick Yoga Mat: Half inch mat perfect for sensitive hips, knees or backs
Hanging Mat: Space-saving at it's best - mat is 5/8-inch thick and firm
MOBILITY
These tools are safe to use at home to help increase circulation and reduce inflammation.
Smooth Foam Roller: Basic foam roller great for beginners
Textured Foam Roller: Add some texture and variety to your foam rolling routine
Leopard Roller: Sleek, small diameter with added textural variety - my favorite roller
Chirp Wheel for Back/Spine: Feels fantastic on stiff upper backs
Chirp Wheel XR for Neck: Great for headaches and neck tension
Supernova Deep Tissue Massage Ball: Medium diameter firm ball for releasing tight backs and bellies
Trigger Point Textured Massage Ball: Small diameter firm ball perfect for feet, ankles and hands
Lacrosse Balls: Most cost-effective mobility tool that can be used anywhere on your body
Graston Scraping Tools: Good for breaking up scar tissue and areas of chronic inflammation
BOOKS AND VIDEOS
Deepen your knowledge and practice of Pilates.
Pilates with Riki YouTube Channel - Short videos featuring Classical mat Pilates and mobility drills
Pilatesology Videos- Subscription-based Classical Pilates videos
Pilates Anytime Videos- Subscription-based Pilates videos in a variety of teaching styles
The Core Connection by Chris Robinson- Diet and exercise book by a master instructor
Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy - Dishy read about Joseph Pilates
Return to Life by Joseph Pilates - Description and photos of mat exercises from the man himself
Built to Move - Essential and accessible movement habits from the masters of mobility
Next Level - A guide to staying active through menopause by a trusted medical researcher
Do you have questions about any of the items on this page? Are you interested in enhancing your home-based Pilates practice? Contact me today for personalized recommendations.
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