To add variety to your mat workouts, or level up, get the props (more like tools) below for F-U-N!
stress relief balls (3 pack) Double Duty: Helps increase focus/attention when used as feedback in exercises. Helps reduce stress/anxiety, and bring a sense of calm. Home substitute: tennis ball, but know this will be more challenging than stress relief balls! Or a rolled up hand towel or small pillow.
monster face stress relief balls (12 pack) For extra fun! Or when a 3-pack is not enough, or when your dog keeps thinking they’re dog toys! Home substitute: tennis ball, rolled up hand towel, or small pillow.
“squishy” Pilates ball Don’t inflate fully. Helps strengthen your core and posture when used as feedback in exercises. Home substitute: deflated soccer ball, deflated basketball. I haven’t tried this personally, but theoretically, it should work similarly?!
1 pound weights (2 pack) Strengthen and tone muscles in your upper body and core. Aids in a “reformer on the mat” experience. Home substitute: 2 water bottles (or bottles of your choice). Check for leakage!
Magic Circle Adds resistance to exercises to provide muscular feedback of proximal connections (where your limbs connect to your torso/trunk), and isometric connections (similar to how springs teach this). Home substitute: Surprise – a Christmas wreath! Wait, what??? Yep, not for all exercises, but you can use it for some! Even a shoelace will work!
