Pilates Ring Exercises – Tone Your Body with these Rings

The Pilates Ring is a very versatile piece of Pilate’s equipment. It can be used in virtually any position by the individual to achieve terrific results. Resistance is built by exerting pressure on either the inside or outside of the ring. With the variety of positions and the ability to build resistance in two ways, the Pilates Ring is very useful during Pilate’s workout routines.

Advantages of Using the Pilates Ring Exercise

Pilates ring exercises are low impact; they do not give a cardio workout and they won't leave you breathless or gasping for air. Regular workouts will strengthen the body and promote weight loss for some individuals. Many people find it an enjoyable way to tone their bodies and shed a few pounds as well.

The biggest benefit of Pilates ring exercises is their ability to tone and sculpt the body without using traditional weights. Traditional weights can cause pain and even injury for some users. Pilates ring exercises eliminate the risk of back injuries or muscle strain.

Traditionally, it is recommended that Pilates be done daily in 30-minute workout sessions. Pilates will quickly tone and sculpt the entire body without having to use heavy weights or gym equipment.

Pilate Ring Exercise- Don’t try it yourself

Even though the Pilates ring exercises are easy to follow, it is important to make sure that it is done correctly. If possible, join a class and have a qualified instructor teach you how to do the Pilates ring exercises. When a class is not available, consult a DVD or book about Pilates ring exercises.

Few Common Pilates Ring Exercise

The Rings, also known as fitness circle, workout ring, exercise ring, etc., add light resistance to Pilates exercises and help target specific muscle groups. They are often used to help tone the arms and thighs, and increase the core strength challenge of an exercise.

An example of a popular Pilates Ring exercise is the chest exercise. The individual stands or sits and grasps the handles of the Pilates Ring. He then squeezes the Ring, exerting pressure from the outside of the ring. The resistance builds up the chest, arm and upper torso areas of the body with one exercise.

Another popular Pilates Ring exercise is for the lower body. The individual lies flat on his back and squeezes the ring between his legs. The resistance from the Pilates Ring benefits the leg muscle groups and the abdomen area of the body with one set of Pilate’s exercises.

Other exercise possible using Ring is:

Straight Arm Floor Press with the Ring

This Pilates Ring exercise is a wonderful all-in-one for the arms, the abdominals and the back.

Arms Back - Pilates with Ring

This Pilates Ring exercise opens the chest and shoulders as it strengthens and tones the arms and upper back. It is especially good for the back of the arms, the triceps.

Rainbow - Pilates with Ring

Rainbow is a Pilate’s mat exercise that targets the hips and thighs, especially the inner and outer thigh. Lying on your side will require a good bit of core strength and stabilization effort from the abdominals as well. You can do Rainbow with, or without, a Ring.

Seated Legs - Pilates with Ring

This is the perfect Pilates exercise to tone the inner thigh, and lift the pelvic floor. Seated Legs is done with the Ring, or sometimes using a fitness ball

Straight Arms - Pilates with Ring

Use the Pilates Ring for this simple resistance exercise that tones the shoulders, arms and chest. Straight Arm Press is also an excellent way to test your scapular stabilization, and put your core strength to work as you keep your torso stable while exercising the arms.

Summary:

Because of its versatility, the Pilates Ring works both the upper and lower parts of the body such as the chest, arms, legs and abdomen. Individuals using the Pilates Ring for their Pilates exercise program are encouraged to concentrate on breathing and focusing on the individual exercises so they can have a full body connection with all areas of the body, mind and nervous system.

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