Are you interested in the Pilates exercise chair but still can’t make up your mind? Then I have the article for you! I will share with you the pros and cons of using a Pilates chair to help you decide if it is the Pilates equipment for you or not. Let’s take a look at them now:

Advantages of using a Pilates chair

Here’s why you might say YES to a Pilates chair

Tones the entire body and offers a light cardiovascular workout.

A Pilates exercise chair is great for toning the entire body and also provides the user with a light cardio workout. It also stretches and lengthens the muscles while strengthening the core (the muscles of the lower back, the abs, and the hip flexors).

Get a professional Pilates workout

The Pilates chair offers a workout that can be compared to a professional Pilates workout if you use the Pilates chair correctly.

Relatively cheap

The chair won’t cost you an arm and a leg and is far less expensive than a Pilates machine, making it a great option for when you’re on a budget. The only Pilates equipment that is even less expensive is the Pilates band.

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You can pack up the Pilates exercise chair and take it with you wherever you go, making it one of the most portable Pilates equipment yet (along with a Pilates band and ring).

Convenient

You can use the Pilates exercise chair to exercise in the comfort of your home, office or wherever you want and you don’t even have to step outside the house to use it.

Cons of using a Pilates chair

Here’s why you might say NO to a Pilates chair

Can be uncomfortable

If you use the Pilates exercise chair incorrectly, it can be quite uncomfortable. Therefore, be sure to read or look at the instruction booklet / DVD to make sure you use it in the correct way.

Pilates beginner

IF you are a Pilates beginner, you’d better get a proper Pilates machine or take some classes before using the Pilates chair as it can be quite advanced.

Not the best for weight loss

If your main goal is to lose weight, the Pilates exercise chair may not be for you. The Pilates exercise chair may help you lose a little weight, but you are more likely to gain a few pounds (because muscle weighs more than fat). However, you will have more muscle definition and you will be leaner.

Needs storage space

If you are short on space, you should use smaller Pilates equipment such as the ring or band, because even though the Pilates chair is not too big, it still needs space.