Fitness Tools

We use light hand weights under 3 pounds (recommended). You can use heavier weights if you want, it just will be more challenging. We do a lot of small sharp movements mainly with our arms to target specific muscle groups there and if you are not to workout with the heavy weights using them can throw you off balance and off the correct alignment.  They can be replaced with canned food or filled in water bottles.

Circular resistance bands allow us to go deeper into the muscles and preserve better posture while performing the exercises. You don't have to use them, but they help to target the muscles on a different level. I recommend to use fabric bands for working with thighs and elastic bands for working on upper body. Adjust the resistance of the bands based on the sensation. Start with lighter resistance and over time if you maintain propoer posture increase the resistance.

A small Pilates ball is ideal for gentle muscle contraction. We use it to work on our inner-thighs, arms, hamstrings, core muscles, balance and stability. If you do not have a ball you can use a small throw pillow instead, but eventually I highly recommend you to get a 9-inch Pilates ball. 

Long bands are not necessary, but we use them sometimes to work on our shoulders, arms and forearms and lower body. They help to target our muscles on a deeper level. They are also great for stretches if you don't have a Yoga strap.