Are you interested in the Pilates exercise chair but still not decided? 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

This is why you could say YES to a Pilates chair

It tones the entire body and offers a light cardio workout.

A Pilates exercise chair is great for toning the entire body and also gives the user a light cardio workout. It also stretches and lengthens muscles while strengthening the core (lower back muscles, abdominals, and 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 break the bank and is much less expensive than a Pilates machine, making it a great option 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 wherever you go, making it one of the most portable Pilates pieces of equipment yet (along with a Pilates band and ring).

Convenient

You can use the Pilates exercise chair to work out in the comfort of your own home, office or wherever you like and you don’t even have to leave the house to use it.

Disadvantages of using a Pilates chair

This is 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. So be sure to read or watch the instruction booklet/DVD to make sure you use it the right way.

beginner pilates

IF you are a beginner to Pilates, you had better get a proper Pilates machine or take some classes first 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 become leaner.

need storage space

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