✨ Mini but Mighty: The Power of the Pilates Core Ball

✨ Mini but Mighty: The Power of the Pilates Core Ball


When it comes to home fitness, not all equipment needs to be big to make an impact. Enter the 25cm Pilates Core Ball — a deceptively simple tool with the power to reshape your posture, strengthen your core, and bring intention back into every breath.

At The Pilates Edit, we believe in subtle strength and refined movement. And few tools reflect that philosophy better than the core ball.


🌿 What Is the Pilates Core Ball?

The core ball is a small, inflatable ball that supports deep core engagement, improves balance, and adds intensity to your Pilates or yoga routine. Light, compact, and endlessly versatile, it’s designed for all levels — from beginners to seasoned movers.

Whether you use it as a prop under your back, a squeeze between your thighs, or a challenge during planks, this tool builds stability and awareness from the inside out.


💪 The Benefits of Training with a Mini Core Ball

1. Deep Core Activation
Using the ball under the lower back during ab work encourages proper alignment and forces your deep core stabilizers to switch on — hello, transverse abdominals.

2. Improved Posture
Engaging the ball during seated or standing work brings awareness to shoulder alignment, spinal stacking, and pelvic control.

3. Joint-Friendly Sculpting
The ball offers resistance without the impact, making it a safe tool for those managing injuries or looking for gentle toning.

4. Support + Challenge
It can support the spine during stretching, or add instability during strength work — giving you the option to regress or progress your flow.

5. Travel-Ready Movement
Lightweight and deflatable, it fits in any bag — perfect for movement on the go, even during travel or outdoor sessions.


🔄 Our Favorite Core Ball Exercises

Try these to get started:

✨ Supine Ball Crunch
Place the ball behind the mid-back and perform slow crunches, keeping elbows wide and chin lifted.

✨ Inner Thigh Pulse
Place the ball between the knees while lying in bridge position. Pulse gently while keeping glutes and core engaged.

✨ Seated Twist Press
Hold the ball in both hands at chest level. Twist side to side slowly, engaging the obliques and maintaining tall posture.

✨ Leg Extension Support
Place the ball under the sacrum while lying on your back. Extend legs and lower slowly, keeping your core braced.

✨ Shoulder Blade Press
Sit tall with the ball behind your upper back, press gently into the ball to open the chest and strengthen posture muscles.


📐 Why 25cm Is the Sweet Spot

We specifically chose the 25cm diameter for our core ball because it offers:

  • Enough support under the lumbar spine

  • A comfortable fit between thighs, ankles, or hands

  • The perfect resistance for isometric holds and pulses

Plus, the soft-touch material feels comfortable against the skin while staying grippy during even the sweatiest sessions.


✨ The Pilates Edit Core Ball

At The Pilates Edit, we’ve created a version of the core ball that matches your aesthetic and your practice: soft neutrals, lightweight construction, and gentle strength.

It’s one of the smallest tools in your edit — and one of the most powerful.


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Because subtle movement is where real strength lives.

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