The Pilates Ring, also known as the Magic Circle, is a lightweight elastic equipment used for Pilates training.

What is a Pilates Circle?

The Pilates circle, also known as the magic circle, is a small auxiliary device commonly used in Pilates training. It consists of a highly elastic ring and padded handles on both sides. The Pilates circle is widely used for core training, strength enhancement, flexibility training and body stability exercises, suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.

1. Lower body training
Inner Thigh Squeeze: Hold the Pilates ring with your legs and squeeze slowly and forcefully to effectively exercise the inner thigh muscles.

Outer Thigh Press: Press the outer sides of your legs against the Pilates ring and push outwards to strengthen the gluteus medius and hip strength.

2. Upper body training
Arm Press: Hold the Pilates ring with both hands and squeeze slowly inwards to exercise the chest muscles, arms and shoulders.

Overhead Press: Lift the Pilates ring and squeeze slowly to enhance shoulder stability and arm strength.

3. Core training
V-Sit Hold with Ring: Sit with your hands or legs holding the Pilates ring, use your core to maintain balance and improve abdominal strength.

Ab Curl with Ring: Lie on your back, hold the Pilates ring with both hands and place it on your thighs, squeeze the ring when curling up, and increase the activation of the rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis.

The Pilates circle is a simple and effective training tool for increasing muscle strength, improving posture, and enhancing core stability and flexibility. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Pilates enthusiast, you can use it to perform a variety of exercises to gain better body control and athletic performance.