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Grip Socks: Why Studios Require Them and What to Look For
Sole coverage, cuff height and fabric. What separates a grip sock that works on a reformer from one that only looks the part.
Choosing and Inflating a Pilates Mini Ball
Seven inch or nine, how hard to inflate it, and the exercises each size suits. A short practical guide.
How Thick Should a Pilates Mat Be?
Yoga mats and Pilates mats are optimised for different things. Thickness, grip and length, explained.
A Home Pilates Setup in Four Items
What you need to practise at home between classes, and what you can skip. Four items and a plan for the space.
What to Expect in Your First Pilates Class
What to wear, what to bring, what the equipment does and what to tell the instructor. A short guide for a first visit.
Washing and Replacing Studio Kit
Heat and fabric softener destroy grip and elastic. How to wash Pilates kit and when to replace it.