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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Frances Daniels

Resistance band Pilates workouts are trending - 6 PTs swear by for boosting muscle and mood from home

A woman doing a resistance band Pilates workout at home with headphones on.

Looking for an affordable way to upgrade your Pilates workout? Then look no further than the simple resistance band. Resistance band Pilates workouts are having a moment, and it’s easy to see why. Pilates is already a great full-body workout for improving balance and flexibility, but combine it with muscle-engaging resistance bands and you have a quick, strength-building workout that can be done at home or on the go.

Adding resistance bands is a fool-proof way to take your routine to the next level - plus they’re budget-friendly, travel-friendly, and even rival heavy gym equipment if you’re looking to tone, strengthen, and (according to this 2022 study) lose fat. Thanks to their portability, these feather-light tools mesh well with Pilates, a low-impact yet effective exercise that a recent study found can positively impact core strength. Blending the benefits of strength training with full-body conditioning, resistance band Pilates workouts are perfect for when you need a WFH training session that can be done before your lunch hour is over.

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