Are you interested in a Pilates chair but can’t decide yet? Then I have just the article for you! I’m going to share with you the pros and cons of using a Pilates chair to help you decide whether or not Pilates equipment is for you. Let’s take a look at them now:
Advantages of using a Pilates chair
This is why you might say yes to the Pilates chair
It tones the whole body and provides a light cardio workout
The Pilates chair is excellent for total body toning and also gives the user a light cardio workout. It also stretches and elongates muscles while strengthening the core (your lower back muscles, abdominal muscles and hip flexors).
Get a professional Pilates workout
The Pilates chair provides a workout comparable to a professional Pilates workout if you use the Pilates chair correctly.
Relatively cheap
A chair won’t cost you an arm and a leg and is much less expensive than a Pilates machine—making it a great option when you’re on a budget. The only less expensive Pilates equipment is the Pilates band.
portable
You can pack the Pilates exercise chair up and take it wherever you go – making it one of the most portable Pilates equipment yet (along with the Pilates band and ring).
comfortable
You can use this Pilates exercise chair to work out in the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you like, and you don’t even have to go outside to use it.
Cons of using a pilates chair
This is why you might say no to the Pilates chair
It can be uncomfortable
If you use a Pilates chair the wrong way, it can be quite uncomfortable. So be sure to read or watch the instruction manual/DVD to make sure you are using it the right way.
Beginner Pilates
If you are a Pilates beginner, you are better off getting a proper Pilates machine or by taking a few classes first before using a Pilates chair as it can be quite advanced.
Not the best for weight loss
If weight loss is your main goal, the Pilates exercise chair may not be for you. A Pilates chair may help you lose a little weight, but you’ll likely gain a few pounds (because muscle weighs more than fat). However, you will have more muscle definition and become leaner.
Need storage space
If you’re short on space, go for smaller Pilates equipment like a ring or band instead, because even though a Pilates chair isn’t very big, it still needs space.