Sculpt and tone your body with our high- quality pilates ring.

Of all the different workouts I do, over the past several months, Pilates workouts have fast become my favourite. While I’ve dabbled in the practice for around nine years, I’d never really been consistent with it – and (as we all know) when it comes to fitness, consistency is key. That's why, when MC UK Senior Health Editor Ally Head asked me to write a Pilates ring review, I jumped at the chance.

You see, I can’t go more than a couple of days without hopping into a Pilates class these days - whether that’s (for almost part) online or IRL. I’ve long been a fan of a Reformer Pilates class, finding the deep stretches a balm for my tightrope-taut hip flexors (thanks, running and spin), wonky alignment and less-than-ideal flexibility.

However, I’d never thought to include any equipment in my home Pilates workouts until now, assuming that it’s all hefty and expensive, like the currently trending at-home Reformer Pilates machines. But not Pilates rings, which start from around £7.99 and promise to up the intensity of your home workouts and help you reap the many benefits of Pilates, too.

So, question: could this small piece of kit really up the ante on the mat? I couldn’t wait to find out. Read on to discover how I got on – and while you’re here, you might be interested to read our guide to better Pilates exercises for beginners, whether there’s any truth to the claim that Pilates can transform your body, and find out how good Pilates sliders can level up any workout. Don't miss our guides to good Pilates clothes, along with more better Pilates tops, good Pilates socks and good unitards, as well as good ankle weights, good wrist weights, and good  Pilates bars while you're at it.