9 Essentials Any Aspiring Pilates Princess Needs In Her Life
Aiming to be a 'Pilates Princess'? Here are all the essentials you need to invest in, to turn your dreams into reality...
The ‘Pilates Princess’ trend became a huge deal earlier this year in March; all thanks to TikTok of course! As it began slowly making its way to our Instagram feeds, we realised that there is a whole method to being a Pilates enthusiast, especially in an aesthetic sense.
An offshoot of the Cottagecore trend, the 'Pilates Princess' aesthetic is a sister to the lesser popular trend of Balletcore. It encourages living a ‘soft life’, which means a lifestyle that claims to take women’s hormonal cycles, mental health and biological makeup into serious consideration.
So, women all over the world are pivoting and deciding to enter their ‘soft-girl’ era, which means they’re also turning toward fitness methods that serve their hormonal health. With fitness coaches and health experts increasingly discussing the counterproductive impact high-intensity workouts can have on women’s hormones, we love a girlie who wants to go for a low-intensity fitness method like Pilates!
The 'Pilates Princess' trend is all about embracing soft pastels and indulging in accessories that would aid your fitness journey with the bonus of looking fabulous on the 'Gram. If wearing a pink claw clip and sports bra helps you stay motivated for your Pilates class, we say go forth and hit 'Add to Cart' with abandon. If you need a little nudge in the right direction, here are some essentials we’ve curated for you to consider if you’re aspiring to start your Pilates Princess journey...
Pilates Princess Essentials
No workout gear is complete without a cute sports bra, with a solid elastane and nylon composition you’re guaranteed good support with this Puma sports bra.
Yoga pants are such a versatile addition to one’s closet. Sure you can wear these Reebok flared track pants to your Pilates classes, but you can also wear them straight to coffee post your workout!
We’re guessing you’ll require a bag to carry to your fitness class. Well, in that case, this adorable canvas shopper is spacious enough to dump a whole lot of stuff into!
There are days you simply do not feel like going out. For such days you’ll need a reliable foam roller to do your Pilates workout at home and this particular one by Strauss Yoga is perfect for that.
The best part about doing a low-intensity workout is that you do not have to roughhouse your hair into a tight bun so that it stays in place. You can simply use a claw clip to keep everything looking neat and cute.
Hydration is very, very important. And I don’t know about you but I need my water bottles to be super cute to stay hydrated. Not to mention, this Solara tumbler has a 1200 ml capacity, so you do not need to worry about filling it up again and again.
For days you want to stay warm and cosy, this lightweight training jacket by JC Collection is a great addition to your workout clothes.
Ankle and wrist weights are great for fitness routines. They add that extra resistance to your workout that’ll help you elevate your sessions.
Once again, if you’re sticking to a home workout, then having a matching yoga mat is never a bad idea! Plus this Asana TPE yoga mat is 6 mm in thickness and will provide you with some serious cushioning and support!