Are you shopping for a Pilates gift for the fitness-lover in your life? Unsure what to buy? If so, read on for five great gifts to give the Pilates enthusiast!
1. Pilates Equipment
Whether the person you’re shopping for already loves Pilates, or is just looking to try the activity, you can’t go wrong with a piece of Pilates equipment. You can find Pilates floor mats, exercise balls and resistance bands at stores like Walmart.
Prices will vary depending on the item, but you can find a great Pilates gift of this type for around $20. If you don’t know what piece of Pilates equipment will make the perfect gift, opt for a gift card, instead!
2. Pilates DVD
According to Fitness Magazine, the Pilates DVD “Pilates Core Challenge” is one of the best DVD’s to give as a gift to an exercise buff. Fitness Magazine says this Pilates DVD is appropriate for both beginners and those with more Pilates experience. “Pilates Core Challenge” will offer a tough work-out, but isn’t off-putting in its pace; Fitness Magazine rated it number nine on their list of 30 best workout DVD’s.
Purchase the “Pilates Core Challenge” DVD on Amazon’s web site for around $15.
3. Pilates Clothes
Pilates clothes can make a great gift for the Pilates-lover on your shopping list. Many department stores, sporting goods stores and chain retailers offer great work-out clothes, and you can find gear specifically designed to breathe and move with the body during Pilates. Unsure what size, style or color to get? You can’t go wrong with a gift card!
Stores such as Sport’s Authority, JC Penney’s and even Target often have a great selection of Pilates apparel. Also, check web sites like Fit Couture for even more selection and the convenience of shopping for Pilates gifts online.
4. Books on Pilates
For those looking to make a true connection with Pilates, an informative, illustrated book on the subject might be the perfect Pilates gift. Book stores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders have a great selection of fitness-related books. If you prefer shopping online, check out sites like Amazon and browse their selection of books on Pilates.
Almost two hundred people on Amazon have reviewed the Pilates guide, “Crunch – Fat Burning Pilates”, by Ellen Barrett. According to the Amazon “star system”, the book is rated four stars, and sells for just under $10.
5. A Pilates Magic Circle
A popular piece of Pilates gear, the magic circle or magic band is a tool used to provide resistance during Pilates training. Though rubber varieties may seem like a good, low-impact choice for beginners, most quality magic circles are made of soft, malleable metal.
Magic circles cost around $30, and are convenient pieces of work-out equipment that store and travel well. Find the best deal on a Pilates magic circle online by searching the term at price-comparison sites like Bizrate.
