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Pilates rings- Now Trim your Abdomen Easily
Introduction
Pilates Ring is one of the most commonly used equipments for exercising by health enthusiasts. It is also called the “Magic Circle”, probably because of the wonderful effects you get after doing workouts on it.
In fact, Joseph Pilates created this unique and highly effective ring about a century ago to treat patients. He wanted patients and even other people to perform the stipulated exercises on it wherever they went and achieve the desired results quickly. In fact, the Magic Circle, or the Ring, was among the initial few tools developed by Joseph Pilates, and was extensively used in his very first Pilates studio.
Pilate’s rings were designed primarily to help build the core muscles. The core muscles consists of the muscles found in the abdomen, back, pelvis and buttocks. Endurance stretching in these core areas will tighten and strengthen the muscles. The Pilates ring is an excellent piece of equipment for doing this.
A Pilates ring is basically used to tone the buttocks and the abdominal and pelvic muscles but can also be used to specifically target muscles in the leg, pecks, lats, triceps and biceps. It is an all around exercise accessory that everyone should have. But there is more to a Pilates ring than merely squeezing; anything done wrongly can cause injury, especially when exercising, so before you start, try to consult a certified Pilates instructor.
Pilates Ring is more popular and widely used mainly because of these four reasons:
- It is handy and portable
- Performing Pilates exercises on it is easier
- The results are fast and visible
- It does not occupy considerable space like the Reformer, Wunda chair, and others
- More focused toning, strengthening muscle throughout the body.
Varieties in Pilates Rings;
There is a huge variety of Pilate rings available in market due to its high popularity and good results. They are available in the following variations:
- Several colours
- Different material such as plastic,
- fibre glass
- Variety of sizes Varying resistance levels
A majority of the modern Pilates rings are made from plastic, fibreglass or steel. Most of them have a foam or rubber foam covering. The diameter of these rings ranges from 12 inches to 15 inches.
Another significant change in the new Pilates rings is the handle. The handles have been modified as per the demands of the users and experts. There are several options like the moulded, contoured and padded high impact plastic mounted on the outer edge of the ring. Also available are those rings having neoprene handles which give a fine cushioned grip.
Apart from the above, there are variations in resistance or tension from ring to ring. This mostly depends on the diameter and composition of the ring. This can be from light to heavy.
So how do you know what ring to use for your workouts?
There is an important factor that needs to be considered for choosing the right ring. The Pilates Ring user’s strength and body type play a major role in determining the type of ring to use. It should be noted that for all exercises, the Pilates ring has to be compressed. In such cases, two resistance levels can be ideal. It should be lighter for the upper body work and stronger for the lower body. The aim of using the Pilates Ring should not be to see difficult it is to compress the ring, but to use it as a tool to augment the strength of the muscles and streamline overall functioning of the body.
Summary:
The Pilates ring of course, as its name says, is used in the practice of Pilates, specifically for Winsor Pilates. Winsor Pilates makes use of low intensity workouts that work on the “core” of the body. By core it means the muscles in the abdomen, back and pelvis.
Pilates rings, boast of foam padded grips for the comfort of the user, these are the parts that make actual contact with the part of the body, making the exercise more comfortable than if done without one. The Pilates ring is only one of the few accessories, or if you must, equipment that Winsor Pilates incorporates into its program for a better workout. The Pilates ring itself can be incorporated into any other type of exercise program that you currently have, providing that you consult with your instructor.
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