Pilates rings are an accessory to use in your Pilates workouts. The ring provides a challenging workouts by creating resistance when the outside or inside of the ring is pressured. The ability to create pressure in two different ways makes the Pilates ring useful in almost any Pilates position and will heighten the intensity of your workout. Try adding a ring to increase strength in your chest, shoulders, arms and legs.
Step 1
Sit or stand while grasping the Pilates ring's handles. Squeeze the ring with the handles and hold for a few seconds before releasing, then repeat anywhere from three to 10 times. This is called the chest exercise.
Step 2
Lie on your back and squeeze the ring between your legs. Like the chest exercise, you should hold this for a few seconds before releasing, then repeat three to 10 times. This will work the abdomen and legs.
Step 3
Hold the ring so that its edge sits atop your shoulder. Use the open hand of that same arm to push down on the top of the ring for a great shoulder and arms workout. Switch and repeat on the other arm.
Step 4
Hold the ring so that one side is against your outer thigh and the other side is held by your hand. Press using your hand to work out your shoulder and arms, then switch to the other side and repeat.
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