Here is a basic guidance on which ELEMENTS can be used on what body parts and with different sizes of body considered. We did not address the equipment or people’s fitness levels. 

We are all different and we keep on changing ourselves. ELEMENTS are designed with an understanding of those differences and with the intention of comfort while exercising.

This is a start, we will be updating the text and the presentation as we go. If you have any questions, please feel free and at ease to contact us.

It’s important to order ELEMENTS that you will use!

Here is what we suggest:

for HANDS

• Most people can use Small Y Narrow and Roll Handles standard size with rolls of 12cm (4.7in) in length and 10cm (3.9in) in circumference

• for bigger hands  Roll Handles Large Large  have rolls of 13.5cm (5.3in )in length and 11cm (4.3in) in circumference; wide, double-layer ribbon
• for very large hands use Foot Y or Double Loops 

• For more support, heavier weight or in rehabilitation use Small Y Wide

• for strong and healthy hands you can also use Pilates Single Loops, and on a reformer Pilates Double Loops and Pilates Loops and Roll

• for hanging and pulling up exercises Fuzzies for Hands

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for WRISTS

• for around the wrist only use Ankle Cuffs The inner side has a 26cm (10 in) long padded lining and a soft velcro in continuation. This allows comfortable use for the circumference up to 33cm (13 in).

• For very sensitive wrists use JUMBO Ankle cuffs The inner side has a 40cm (15 3/4 in) long extra padded and extra wide lining and a soft velcro in continuation. This allows comfortable use for a circumference up to 37cm (14 1/2 in). 

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for ELBOWS

• Most people will fit in Foot Y

• for small and thin bodies use Small Y Narrow 

• for very large arms use Foot Y Wide

• for weight bearing use  Double Loops JUMBO

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for SHOULDERS

• Shoulder Loops The inner loop is 30cm (11.8in) long

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for TRUNK

• for targeting narrower sections of a body use Long Sling, it is 130cm (51 in) long

• for traction, stability and balance challenges, and weight suspension use Lumbar Belts, they come in Small, Medium and Large – dimensions are shown on the product page

• for weight suspension and wider support on small to average body size use Wide Sling standard, it is 12cm (4 3/4 in) wide – 80cm (31 in) long padding – 120cm (47 1/2 in) total length

• for tall people of average and heavier weight use Wide Sling Wide, it is 20cm (8 in) wide – 90cm (35 1/2in ) long padding – 129cm (50 3/4in) total length

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for THIGHTS

• use Thigh Cuffs The inner side has a 53cm (21 in) long padded lining and a soft velcro part in continuation. This allows comfortable use for the circumferences from 25cm to 58cm (10in – 23 1/2in).

• for applications where the loop can be loose use Shoulder Loops for easy and fast setup. The inner loop is 30cm (11.8in) in circumference.

• for wider support use Double Loops Extra Large they have 30cm (11.8in) long loops

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for CALVES

• use Double Loops Large they have 23 cm  (9in) long loops

• for bigger calves use Double Loops Extra Large they have 30cm (11.8in) long loops

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for ANKLES

• Ankle Cuffs The inner side has a 26cm (10 in) long padded lining and a soft velcro in continuation. This allows comfortable use for the circumference up to 33cm (13 in). For very sensitive wrists use

• JUMBO Ankle cuffs The inner side has 40cm (15 3/4 in) long extra padded and extra wide lining and a soft velcro in continuation. This allows comfortable use for a circumference up to 37cm (14 1/2 in). 

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for FEET

• for tiny feet use Small Y Narrow loops, which have 13cm (5.1in) long side loops; up to foot size 38 EU with narrow foot and heel

• for small feet use Small Y WIDE 13.5 cm (5.3in) long side strap or Double Loops SMALL They have 15cm (6 in) long loops

• most people can use Double Loops with a loop length of 19 cm (7.5in) and Foot Y narrow, with a wide opening and Velcro tape for closure

The difference between the two is in the distribution of forces when exercising: Double loops have both loops originating from the same place and have the same distance from the D-ring connection with the ropes.

Foot Y loops have one straight loop and one angled loop. The straight loop is for “pushing”, the angled loop is mainly for support. Additionally, Foot Ys have Velcro tape closure that gives people an extra sense of safety.

Both options are much better than using just Pilates Single Loops. A single loop can slip off. With Double Loops and Y loops you can FULLY flex and point your foot which will add to the effectiveness of the exercise and your movement.

• for extra comfort use Double Loops JUMBO, they are 19cm (7.5in) long, and feel like clouds. Excellent for sensitive feet.

• for big feet and big chunky ankles use Foot Y WIDE, have a wide opening and Velcro tape for closure

• for hanging upside down use Fuzzies, they come in 2 sizes