AMPLIFY YOUR PILATES WORKOUT USING PROPS Pilates gets even better when paired with these simple accessories. Pilates expert Ellie Herman shows how to intensify and enhance your matwork routine: The elastic exercise band increases resistance The ethafoam roller creates stability challenges The Magic Circle gives a great inner thigh workout Each movement is explained with clear captions and easy-to-follow photo sequences. Special programs for strains, injuries and chronic problems are also featured. In addition to strengthening and toning your body, Pilates with props helps you: Build balance Release tension Alleviate pain Rehabilitate injuries About the Author Ellie Herman , a Pilates instructor for more than a decade, runs two successful Pilates studios in the San Francisco Bay Area , and is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist.