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our favorite props

Props enhance your DanceFIT workouts.

Using props in your classes will add variety and fun, while also challenging you. Props can make an exercise more difficult to perform and challenge you to improve. Props can also offer support to prevent injury and aid in performing the exercise correctly. These are all available at the studio for you to borrow for in-studio Classes, or you are welcome to bring your own.  

Here are our favorites:

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Weighted pilates balls or dumbell hand weights

Used in:  balletFIT, pilates with props, balletFIT cardio, express cardio toneFIT (suggested 1 & 3 pounds)

Link to purchase

Shopping tip: the weighted pilates balls are sold individually, make sure you buy two. Some clients prefer the feel of traditional weights better.  We also recommend adding a set of heavier weights 8-10 for a challenge in Express Cardio Bootcamp

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Franklin air ball

Used in: balletFIT, pilates with props

Link to purchase


Setup tip: play with the inflation level of the air ball - it does not have to be completely filled with air.
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Pilates circle

Used in: deep stretch, roll & relax, pilates with props

Link to purchase


Shopping tip: You can also find these on amazon/ target, etc. For our classes, we suggest the lighter resistance. 

Yoga mats

Used in: all classes except Zumba and SHiNE

​​Link to purchase Lululemon yoga mat
Link to purchase left Gaiam yoga mat
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Link to purchase right Gaiam yoga mat

Shopping Tip: all of our classes are currently B.Y.O.M. (bring your own mat!). We suggest investing in an inexpensive one like the left Gaiam for outdoor classes.  For indoor classes, the choice is yours!  Our studio loves and used the Lululemon mats pre-Covid, the right Gaiam yoga mat is a client favorite.
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Massage balls & yoga blocks

massage balls and yoga blocks used in deep stretch, roll & relax

Link to purchase massage balls

Link to purchase yoga blocks

Shopping tip: there are a few other options out there for massage balls. Sandra prefers the 2.5 inch balls that come with a tote bag.  For yoga blocks, the foam ones are easier to clean, but the cork ones have a nice weight to them.  
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Total Body Bands

Used in: Sweat Pilates and Sculpt Pilates

Link to purchase total body bands

We love these full body resistance bands to simulate the feeling of a pilates reformer.  The gold ones we have in the studio are the "light" resistance.
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Resistance Bands

Used in: Express Cardio ToneFit

Link to purchase resistance bands

We love the loop style resistance bands.  The green ones we use in the studio are "light" resistance (equivalent to the blue in the linked set).
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*Please note, we are not paid by any companies to market their products. We use these on a regular basis and they are our favorites.
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857-225-1888 | info@dancefitstudio.com
124 East Central Street, Natick Ma 01760

  • ABOUT
    • founder
    • our amazing team
    • awards + press
    • in our community
    • DanceFIT Blog
    • locations >
      • Natick Studio
      • Sherborn Studio
    • join our team
  • CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING
    • SPRING 2023 studio
    • SPRING 2023 virtual
    • summer workshops
    • workshops & events
    • birthday parties >
      • special studio parties
      • host your event here
    • policies & procedures
    • virtual kids dance details >
      • Testimonials
      • Boston Globe article
    • scholarships
    • dress code
  • Adult Fitness
    • new client welcome
    • class descriptions
    • fitness class schedule - sign up for classes here
    • pricing - purchase classes here
    • policies & procedures
    • adult beginning ballet
    • recorded class bundle
    • danceFIT Inspire
    • our favorite props
    • private group classes & adult birthday parties
    • social events >
      • book club
      • cooking classes
    • virtual class login instructions & faq
  • private training
    • private training
    • reformer pilates
    • sweat and smiles club
  • baby classes
    • babywearing balletFIT
  • Shop DanceFIT
    • shop danceFIT apparel
    • danceFIT planner
    • DanceFIT ballet box
    • gift danceFIT >
      • gift cards
      • sponsor a dancer