| | |  | Yoga and Pilates Kits | Home » » » Gaiam Pilates Toning Ring Kit | | | | | | | Description: | | Enhance your Pilates practice when you incorporate the multi-functional and lightweight Pilates ring into your workout. This total body workout creates a stronger, more shapely physique. Ideal for all fitness levels. Includes a 15 Pilates ring with foam padded handles for improved grip and control, plus a full length workout DVD . | | | Features: | |
• Ideal for all fitness levels
• Improve your Pilates practice
• Tone your core
• 40 minute DVD
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.75 inches | | Product Width:
| 15.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 12.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Not a bad pilates ring, but there are better.Jan 15, 2010
By A. Whipple
This type of ring isn't as good as some others with the fiberglass(?) ring style as opposed to this which is foam. The handles here are just a change of fabric, not as clear inside/outside grips that make pilates style exercises so much more beneficial. The price is right though, better than the fiberglass styles. I prefer the other style, though this price was better ($15 as opposed to $25-30) and may not be bad to start with if price is an large factor in your buying decision.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Spend the extra moneyFeb 14, 2010
By Olive Bean
I bought this product thinking it would be a good at-home option when I didn't go to Pilates class. This version doesn't offer half the resistance of a "real" fitness circle and therefore the workout you get from it is only subpar. I wish I would have spent the extra money to get a better circle and a better workout initially.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Exercise ring adds extra resistance.Dec 27, 2009
By Sherry Schumacher
"Tazio"
The ring very easy and comfortable to use and the associated video is a good introduction. The only negative is it is lightweight in terms of the resistance; would have like a more challenging ring. Great price from Amazon, $5 cheaper than at the Gaiam site.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Sub-par qualityMar 18, 2011
By Mia Kraig
"Fitness maven"
I received this set and the foam handles are not connected to the rubber coating of the ring. It's by far the shoddiest ring I've bought.
There are similar rings at this price that are much better quality. I bought this for my pilates students and I will have to send it back.
You should also know that this offers very little resistance as the other reviewers have mentioned. I don't believe a pilates beginner will benefit from this ring for very long. When you use a ring/circle for feedback in your matwork, you need it to not squish into an oval with the slightest pressure. You also need resistance for the upper body work. Search out the company that makes the "pink" ring and get that one. It's a great, lower-cost ring as opposed to the Stott or Peak ones that are high end. If you love the dvd.. buy a better ring and rock your Pilates.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
For beginners onlyAug 08, 2010
By AC
"AC"
If you are a beginner, have injuries that require light, gentle exercise or if you are a bit out of shape and looking for an easy entry point into Pilates, this video is for you.
However, if you are a seasoned or even an intermediate pilates practioner like me, you will be incredibly disappointed. The workout just is not challenging. I didn't even break a sweat. If you're looking for a good pilates workout try Gaiam's other pilates videos - you'll be better off. And if you're looking to incorporate resistance training into your workout, look for Gaiam's Bodyband kit or try Gaiam's Tricord kit featuring Charles Shand - both are excellent.
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