What to Look For When Buying a Magic Circle⎮Pilates Ring Buying Advice

I have some advice for you if you're in the market for buying a magic circle for your Pilates studio or classes. There are so many factors to consider when buying a Magic Circle. Plastic or steel? What size is best for the majority in a group class? Are pads necessary for the inside as well as the outside? Check out the video for a breakdown of each feature to help you decide what's best for you and/or your studio.
Pads on the inside are not necessary but open up a range of exercises where your arms or legs are placed on the inside of the ring, pressing outward. It's a similar decision to buy a split pedal chair or only a traditional full pedal chair, like the Wunda Chair. If you're the creative type, go for inside pads. If you're more the traditional stick to what you know and what works type, go for outside handles only. They will be lighter which is definitely better.
The weight of the circle is a very important consideration. Heavy circles, such as 3-ring steel circles, can get really heavy quickly and trigger unwanted compensatory patterns. But if you have a really strong and advanced client or athlete, the lighter resistance won't cut it anymore.
Steel rings probably win in terms of longevity, although my plastic Stott Fitness Circle lites have lasted me for 7 years without any signs of wear. Good stuff.
14-inch circles are the most common size and work for most people. Smaller 12-inch circles are better, especially for lower body work, for short or small students, but might be too small for the general population.
Links to the Magic Circles mentioned in this post:
Stott Fitness Circle Lite - light, plastic, 14" amzn.to/2wE0KF9
Stott Fitness Circle Pro - steel, 12" and 14" available amzn.to/2GofcDT
Stott Fitness Circle Flex - plastic, 12' amzn.to/2HTBCPZ
Scroll down to see a comparison of their circles.
I’m not familiar with Balanced Body’s or other brand's circles. Here is Balanced Body's video about how to choose a ring: www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/store...
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[@5thkiechannel]

Thanks for the guide! For more advanced students that are into heavy resistance training (e.g. weightlifting, benching, resistance machines) would the higher weight of the pro/12 no be an issue

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Great question. In that case, I think the heavier weight wouldn't be a problem. If someone is used to lifting heavy, the weight of the pro ring I think will be negligible. Have fun!

[@tubbydammer]

Great insight into what is available. Thanks! I like the resistance of steel but find its weight difficult in some exercises. Is anyone making a high resistance but lightweight carbon fiber magic circle?

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Glad you like the video. I agree that that would be the perfect combination. Heavy resistance, but lightweight. To be honest, I'm not sure, but I will post it in our community forum and see what our members recommend.

[@PilatesEncyclopedia]

Which magic circles do you have and how to you like them?