Add more variety to your Pilates training with toning weight balls

With the Align Pilates Pro Soft Pilates Toning Balls you can vary Reformer exercises and matwork in a targeted manner. The soft outer shell and comfortable handling support training that can be easily integrated into different training levels.

• Product: Align Pilates Pro Soft Pilates Toning Balls, 2 x 0.5 kg
• Manufacturer: Bodynova (Brand/Series: Align Pilates)
• Application: Pilates Reformer accessories and matwork
• Filling: flexible sand (for consistent handling during movement)
• Outer material: soft, non-slip PVC
• Colour: Graphite
• Dimensions: 10 CM
• Care/Handling: The ball may feel firmer with infrequent use; it can be readjusted using a needle valve

The Pilates weighted balls from Align Pilates are designed to feel comfortable in the hand without unnecessarily complicating the workout. Particularly for exercises where stability, controlled movement and precise positioning are important, additional weights can make the training routine significantly more versatile. The Pro Soft range features a soft PVC outer shell, which not only makes them easier to grip but also ensures a training experience that feels like a comfortable aid rather than a ‘hard’ piece of training equipment.

The combination of flexible sand filling and soft outer material supports dynamic movement during exercises. This makes the toning balls suitable for both partner and individual exercises, as well as for workouts in the studio or at home. Users typically benefit from an added challenge during movements designed to promote muscle activation, postural control and smooth coordination. The balls therefore offer a useful addition to the Pilates Reformer, as well as for many floor exercises that require controlled gripping and holding.

Areas of use: Reformer accessories & matwork

In Reformer training, the 0.5 kg balls can help you modulate arm and core movements more consciously. In matwork, they are a practical option for incorporating grip strength and coordination into movement patterns similar to everyday activities. During each exercise, ensure you maintain a stable core and controlled breathing to execute the movements correctly. The lighter weight option (2 x 0.5 kg) is particularly suitable if you want to start with lighter weights or increase the intensity gradually.

Training tips & important information

For a safe workout, it is advisable to check the balls briefly in your hand before starting and to perform the exercises at a slower pace initially. The material is designed to cushion the impact should the ball be dropped unexpectedly. With irregular use, the product may feel firmer; this is not an indication of a fault. With a needle valve (similar to those found on bicycle or football valves), the ball can be adjusted back to its natural state. This ensures reliable performance over time.

The Align Pilates Pro Soft Pilates Toning Balls, with their soft, non-slip surface and compact size (10 CM), are a practical choice for adding variety to Pilates training programmes. The choice of weights within the range allows sessions to be adapted flexibly, from a controlled introduction to more intense sequences - always with a focus on correct execution.