Anel de Pilates

I was skeptical about how much resistance a simple ring could provide, but the versatile shape really forces my inner thighs to fire up during side-lying work. It adds just the right amount of challenge without being awkward to hold.

This little ring has completely changed my at-home mat work. Squeezing it between my knees during bridges makes my inner thighs shake in a way plain bodyweight moves never did. It's light enough to toss in my gym bag, and the padding doesn't dig into my legs.

I was skeptical a little ring could make much difference, but squeezing it between my knees during leg lifts has my inner thighs burning in the best way. The shape keeps my alignment honest, which is exactly what I needed.