Pilates balls look like unassuming little tools, but they can take your workout to the next level.

“A Pilates ball can either support the body or intensify the work, depending on how it’s used,” explains James Shaw , a Pilates instructor.

Shaw says that placing the ball between the thighs and ankles can encourage engagement in the deep core, while holding it between your hands can improve awareness of how your upper-body muscles are moving. You may like

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