5 accessories to help improve your upper body strength

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Hey I am Jeanique

Welcome, I am so excited that you stopped by. I love The Classical Pilates Method, and I want to share everything I have learned to inspire your practice. 

As we wrap up our month’s series on boosting upper body strength in your Pilates practice, I want to leave you with an inspiring message. Remember, sustainable strength needs to be mobile, which is crucial for achieving lasting progress.

The upper body is the source of everyday movements—think head movements and arm actions to accomplish all daily functions. By staying aware of these daily activities, you’ll realize the significance of building strength.

Here are five must-have accessories for enhancing your upper body strength at home to support your journey. Each item counteracts a particular deficiency.

Accessory 1. Bean Bag 

For tight wrists and forearms: Pilates bean bag from wrists to neck and shoulder 

Accessory 2. Theraband 

Resilience chest and shoulder muscles: Theraband Pilates exercises to improve chest expansion 

Accessory 3. Small Weights

Your ribs must move. Improve rib mobility with small weights

Accessory 4. Magic Circle

This versatile accessory will help you feel more muscles. – Chest Expansion with the magic circle

Accessory 5. Bolster 

Bolster is a great substitute for The Spine Corrector: Renew your upper body love with bolster

Improve your posture by adding Bolster to your practice

Bonus : Foam Roller 

Pilates foam roller exercises

28 foam roller exercises to add to your routine

Xo

Jeanique

Empower yourself and become the person you’ve always known you were meant to be!

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