If you’re in a workout rut and looking for new ways to sweat to improve your exercise routine, then welcome! You’ve come to the right place. New workout equipment might just be the perfect way to challenge your muscles - and the Pilates ring is a great and affordable option for upping your sweat game at home.
Before you ask, “Is a Pilates ring really that useful?”, let us say hello, yes, and absolutely. Working out with a resistance-based exercise ring can really help target your abs, arms and thighs. The Pilates ring, also known as the “magic circle,” helps create resistance, build and tone muscles in different parts of the body, and it’s very lightweight. “It’s a great tool to train suitable form and focus on the core,” says Dani Chasin, Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor for Mindbody and ClassPass.
If all the above sounds appealing, below are eight of the best Pilates rings currently available on the market. There is a ring for almost every type of need. Want a high-tech ring that’s as much fun as a video game (or a video game)? It can be done. Need a stylish training ring that’s portable enough to fit in your carry-on? Found it. Or maybe you’re a beginner and want to see what it’s all about. Done! Shop them all, below.
1. Fitness Circle Pro (Black)
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This bad boy has extra firm resistance, making it ideal for Pilates enthusiasts. It’s also a little heavier than the other rings to give your arms a little extra challenge. *Biceps Flexion*
Buy: Fitness Circle Pro (Black)
2. Circle Rings
This top-rated Amazon find has over 6,000 rave reviews, so you know it’s outstanding. Plus, it comes in five different colors, includes a carrying pouch and exercise chart, is beginner-friendly, and has sweat-proof handles for a stress-free workout.
Buy: Circle Rings
3. 13" Pilates Ring
Um, yes, we love a treasure under $16 with a 4.5 star rating! You can use it for yoga, Pilates, upper and lower body exercises.
Buy: 13" Pilates Ring
4. Pilates ring and ball set with 3 resistance bands
With this kit, you’re practically ready for a full body Pilates workout in the comfort of your living room. A ring, ball and three resistance bands for under $27? Sold.
Buy: Pilates ring and ball set with 3 resistance bands
5. Magic Fitness Circle Pilates Ring
But if you’re a beginner, can I recommend this BB? It comes with an enormous poster detailing the different moves you can do with an exercise ring too, so you’ll never feel stuck/bored/demotivated.
Buy: Magic Fitness Circle Pilates Ring
6. Ring Fit Adventure - Nintendo Switch
This isn’t a classic workout, but that’s the whole point. If you’re getting bored with your fitness routine and you have a Nintendo Switch, grab this Ring Fit Adventure. In short, kill monsters via deadly workout moves.
Buy: Ring Fit Adventure - Nintendo Switch
7. Dux Ridge Pilates Ring 12" Magic Circle
Slightly smaller than your average Pilates ring, this choice is much easier to carry than the others. You can pack it in your suitcase for impromptu hotel room workouts and leave the rest of the set at home.
Buy: Dux Ridge Pilates Ring 12" Magic Circle
How to choose a Pilates ring
Using a Pilates ring is a virtually customizable experience. You can use it to target the upper or lower body and choose the resistance level that works best for you. “Many Pilates studios offer 14-inch metal or steel rings for heavy use, but a good, practical material for light resistance is rubber,” Chasin says. And if the rings have padding on the outside and inside of the ring, that’s even better. “That way you can try more movements with it,” she adds.
