Not all Pilates accessories do the same job. Some add resistance, others add instability, others help you stretch. Here's an overview to help you choose according to your goal.
To strengthen your core
The Pilates ring is squeezed between your hands, knees or ankles. It adds gentle resistance and helps you feel your deep abs and inner thighs.
The Pilates ball slips under your back or between your knees. It helps stabilise your pelvis and engage your core gently. Ideal for beginners.
To tone arms, legs and glutes
The resistance band, placed above your knees, targets your glutes and outer thighs: bridges, side steps, knee openings.
Light dumbbells work your arms, shoulders and upper back, with slow, controlled movements.
Ankle and wrist weights intensify leg and arm exercises.
For flexibility and dynamic core work
The stretching strap extends your arms so you can go further in your stretches without straining. Perfect at the end of a session or after a day sitting down.
Sliders go under your feet or hands: every gliding movement engages your core, with no impact on your joints.
Our advice
- You're a beginner: mat + ring + ball, together in the Essential Kit.
- You want to tone up: dumbbells + ankle weights + band, in the Sculpt Kit.
- You're looking for flexibility: mat + strap + sliders, in the Mobility Kit.
Whatever you choose, every accessory has its own exercise sheet in our training guide.
Still unsure? Take our quiz: three questions to find out where to start.