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6 best Pilates bars for recreating reformer Pilates workouts from home
With options that start from £4.19
Many of us are feeling the pinch at the moment, and in times of financial strain it's often the gym membership that's first to go.
There are plenty of ways to keep fit at home, thankfully, and if you're a Pilates pro you're in a good position to keep your practice going from home. There are plenty of home Pilates workouts you can follow, and you don't need much kit to make it feel like an intense workout.
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Reformer Pilates has increased in popularity over the past couple of years, but sessions can be even more expensive than the traditional method. There's a piece of kit that reformer Pilates enthusiasts can buy to help them recreate these kinds of workouts at home, and it's called a Pilates Bar.
Best Pilates bars
What is a Pilates bar?
If you prefer to practice Pilates from the comfort of your own home, a Pilates bar is going to help you take your workout to the next level.
Although Pilates doesn't require equipment, there are certain tools that can enhance your workout - and the Pilates bar is one of them. Essentially, the bar adds resistance to your movements that deepens their effectiveness.
If you've ever used resistance bands before, the concept is similar. The bar uses elasticated bands that work with your body weight to add intensity to your movements throughout your Pilates workout.
Are Pilates bars any good?
If you find the right one, Pilates bars can be an easy (and relatively budget-friendly) way to make the most of your time on the mat and really make sure you're feeling the burn.
If you've been at it for a while and feel like you've hit a Pilates plateau as of late, investing in one of these bars can give you an extra challenge by making your workout harder than it would be just using body weight.
The bars are lightweight and small enough to stow away with ease, making them ideal for those short on space and those who want to bring some workout equipment travelling.
What is the best Pilates bar?
Ok, ok - you've heard enough about why you need a Pilates bar and are ready to discover what Pilates bar you should buy. We've gone ahead and rounded up five of the best you can buy in the UK now, so keep scrolling through to find your match.
Jessica O’Donnell is Women’s Health UK’s Ecommerce Editor, specialising in testing the latest and greatest launches in beauty, gym wear, fitness, health and nutrition, as well as finding the best deals during sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Jessica is passionate about helping women choose products that will help them look and feel their best and looks after some of Women’s Health’s most important guides, including the best mattresses for back pain, the best fitness trackers, and the best bikinis for big busts (she’s got range!). Jessica has been a journalist since 2018, and her work can be found in publications such as ELLE Australia, Harper’s Bazaar Australia and Cosmopolitan UK. When she’s off the clock, Jessica can usually be found either nagging her friends to join her for a long run, bragging about her Oura Ring sleep stats, trying out a new Pilates studio or adding to the ever-growing stack of books on her bedside table. You can keep up with Jessica on Instagram @jessicajeanodonnell
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