The Pilates ring is the underrated workout tool that’s not sold out right now.

Here’s why to get oneand how to use a Pilates ring at home.

Everyone has the same idea, which means a lot of equipment is hard to find at the moment.

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Unlike weights, a Pilates ring doesnt look very intimidating.

But dont be fooled.

It can leave you just as sore as a pair of heavy dumbbells when you use it right.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

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Its one of our most loved and hated props because its so intense.

But its super effective, said Kimmy Kellum from East River Pilates,in a video.

There are also a lot of different ways you’re able to use a Pilates ring.

Woman doing hip exercises

It targets tiny muscles that dont normally get attention, gives you resistance (minus the band!

), and even helps you improve your balancenot to mention sculpts and tones from head to toe.

Heres how to use a Pilates ring to get a full-body workout.

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How to use a Pilates ring for a full-body workout

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Use it to work your arms

Youre not just holding a Pilates ring and using it as a prop.

Youre putting pressure on each side, squeezing it together to strengthen your muscles.

Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

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Use it as resistance

Bands arent the only tool that challenges your body with a little resistance.

The Pilates ring can do it, too.

While its a small exercise, it provides a big burn.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

And when you add tiny pulses to the mix with some thigh squeezes, youllreallyfeel the effects.

If youre feeling tight,this Pilates stretching workout is the next best thing to a massage.

Then try theresistance band Pilates series that works your back and core like none other.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles

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