When the term “Pilates princess” comes to mind, you likely think of well-dressed wealthy women going to sculpting classes on a weekday afternoon. But you don’t need to be rich to enjoy the popular workout. You can find top-notch gear under $100 like Pilates boards, mats and grippy socks—in addition to free online classes (I personally love DoYogaWithMe!).
So prepare to stretch, sculpt and pulse for less. We’ll see you on the mat.
Top Pilates Gear For Less Than $100
- Glutes: Forgo the BBL and get resistance bands with ankle cuffs instead. Try some kickbacks, side-lying hip abductions and more. There are so many exercises you can do to built your booty — just $16!
- Read Up: The Pilates Body, written by personal trainer Brooke Siler, provides you with everything you need to know about the world’s most popular workout. That way, you can do it at home or just go to class ultra prepared — just $11!
- Joint Support: Say goodbye to knee pain during your Pilates or yoga sessions with yoga knee pads. They’re currently on sale for 24% off, so now’s your chance to get ’em for less — just $15!
- Do It All: Use an ab roller, resistance bands and more with an all-in-one Pilates board. It even has kneeling pads to give your joints a little extra support. And even though it just meets the $100 budget mark, it’s a fantastic tool to further your practice — just $100!
- Bird Dog: Bird-dogs have truly never been so challenging! Wrist and ankle weights will really change the game, as you’ll start feel the burn after only a few pulses. You can also wear them on your daily hot girl walks, too — just $30!
- Grippy: If you’re already splurging on a barre or Pilates class, make things a little easier, with a four-pack of Pilates socks. What makes them special for Pilates? They’re non-slip to make it easier to hold poses on the reformer or mat. They’re also much cheaper than buying them from your local studio, and best of all, they come in so many cute colors — just $10!
- Feel the Burn: This set of three resistance bands makes clamshells, squats and lunges so much harder. They’re non-slip and ultra portable, too, so you can pack them in your suitcase to continue practicing when you’re out of town — just $13!
- Core Strength: Depending on how you use the ProBody Pilates ball, you could be looking at powerful abs, better posture and a stronger back in just a few weeks. It’s free of harmful chemicals, and is super easy to inflate, too — just $9!
- Stability: Use your pair of yoga blocks for a yoga class, Pilates or simply for a short stretch sesh. They’re non-slip, ultra-durable and also made from environmentally-friendly materials — just $12
- Cushy: If you’re doing mat Pilates, a confortable yoga mat is a must. It’s super soft, comes in many great patterns and it’s easy to clean. If you fall asleep during the end-of-class meditation, we won’t judge — just $14!
- Fashionista: Popsugar’s two-piece workout set looks high-end, but it’s less than $40 for the whole thing. It’s so chic and comfortable, you’ll want to wear it all the time — just $32!
