Still looking for that perfect gift? If you’ve got a Pilates-loving, downward dog enthusiast, master of the springs girlfriend, sister, mum, aunty or bestie, Christmas just got that little bit easier with our selection of curated presents for the Pilates girl in your life. Read on to discover the perfect gift at every price point.
What kind of workout is Pilates?
Pilates is a low-impact full body workout that focuses on strengthening your core while paying particular attention on stability, stretching and flexibility. There are two major types of Pilates: reformer Pilates (where you use the reformer machine) or mat Pilates (when you’re on a yoga mat on the floor). Pilates can be a great exercise for beginners and can improve your posture, strength, balance, levels of stress and even pain.
How hard is Pilates for beginners?
Depending on you, your body and the type of workouts you’ve done in the past, Pilates can be challenging for beginners. The small controlled movements of Pilates can be difficult for those who aren’t used to these types of exercises. But like anything, start slowly and you’ll only get better with practice.
What to gift a Pilates lover?
Have a Pilates enthusiast in your life? Think of gifts they can use before, during and even after their workout. They don’t have to specifically relate to Pilates, but can instead focus on any general fitness goals like a smartwatch or even a hat to wear on the walk to the Pilates studio.
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The best activewear Pilates gifts
As a low impact exercise, the Energy Bra is a great fit for a Pilates session. Designed to fit a B to D cup, it features low friction support, is sweat wicking and even cool to the touch for even the most extreme of classes. Choose from seven colours in sizes AU6 to AU18.
Adorable to wear to, from and during a workout, this one-piece unitard combines comfort with style. It features an all-black body with white straps and piping down the side with a U-neckline for a slimming silhouette. Plus the added stretch will move and flex with you as you pump your way through hundreds.
Designed to feel like you’re wearing nothing at all, the iconic Align leggings from lululemon are made with buttery-soft Nulu fabric making them the perfect companion to a Pilates workout. Form-fitting without feeling like they’re clinging to you, there’s a heap of colours to choose from to suit every style.
The best practical Pilates gifts
Whether she practices on a reformer machine, on the mat or even at the barre, grip socks are a great practical gift. Unlike regular socks, these cotton crew socks from Your Reformer come with these little grip dots on the base. These help stabilise and grip to whatever surface she’s working from.
Get that fringe out of her face with this stretchy headband from Stax. The one-size-fits-most hair accessory slicks back curtain bangs, flyaways and baby hairs so she can focus on her workout without getting distracted by hair falling out of place.
For an even deeper burn during an at-home workout, these weights are the perfect gift. Fitted to wear around the wrists or ankles (depending on the movement), they secure snuggly thanks to the adjustable straps to add intensity and resistance.
The best Pilates accessory gifts
A classic for a reason, the iconic Crocs Clog is a great all-rounder shoe to wear to and from workouts. Comfortable, versatile and easy to take on and off without skipping a beat, choose from a multitude of colours to fit her style.
We love the straw sipper attachment that comes with these totally customisable Frank Green bottles. Great to grab and sip during workouts and in between classes, the stainless steel frame is designed to last for years to come. Choose from a heap of colours, sizes and lids for the perfect fit.
Lightweight enough for easy transporting while thick enough for support, this rubber mat is an excellent companion for mat Pilates. The two sides – one is extra grippy to absorb moisture for those hot classes while the other is cushion – make for a versatile workout.
While no, you won’t need shoes during a Pilates class, a pair of sneakers are great for walking to and from the studio. They’re also a perfection option for your gift receiver to wear at the gym for Pilates-like movements and poses when switching things up.
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