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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Anna Bartter

I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you

Pilates ring review: Anna trying a Pilates ring at home.

Of all the different workouts I do, over the past several months, Pilates workouts have fast become my favourite. While I’ve dabbled in the practice for around nine years, I’d never really been consistent with it – and (as we all know) when it comes to fitness, consistency is key. That's why, when MC UK Senior Health Editor Ally Head asked me to write a Pilates ring review, I jumped at the chance.

You see, I can’t go more than a couple of days without hopping into a Pilates class these days - whether that’s (for the most part) online or IRL. I’ve long been a fan of a Reformer Pilates class, finding the deep stretches a balm for my tightrope-taut hip flexors (thanks, running and spin), wonky alignment and less-than-ideal flexibility.

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