BetterMe sells four at-home Pilates kits, priced from $139 to $349. They are not all the same kind of kit: one is a recovery set, one is the classic ring-ball-bands bundle, and two add sliders or weights. This guide lays out what each kit contains, what it costs and who it suits, so you can decide whether one of them is right for you or whether a simpler kit will do.
Full disclosure: Pilamie sells its own home Pilates kit, and we mention it at the end. We are not affiliated with BetterMe and have not tested its kits. Everything below comes from BetterMe's own store listings, checked on September 29, 2026. Prices and contents can change, so check the BetterMe store before you buy.
Only after the numbers? See our BetterMe Pilates kit price guide, checked on October 7, 2026, including the lower offer prices.
The four BetterMe Pilates kits at a glance
| Kit | Price | What is inside |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates Basic Kit | $139 | A recovery and mobility set (the listing describes it as a kit for recovery and balance). Not a ring-and-bands kit. |
| Pilates Essential Kit | $198 | Toning Pilates ring, long resistance bands, fabric loop bands, soft Pilates ball, grip socks |
| Pilates Studio Kit | $299 | Everything in the Essential Kit plus Pilates sliders and adjustable weight bands |
| Pilates Power Kit | $349 | Toning ring, soft ball, loop and long bands, a 5 lb weighted loop, dumbbells and grip socks |
If you searched for "the BetterMe Pilates kit", you most likely mean the Essential Kit. It is the one built around the ring, ball and bands that most beginner Pilates routines use.
What the BetterMe kits do well
- A clear line-up. You can start with the core props and step up to sliders or weights later.
- Coordinated design. The kits come in matching colors, which is part of the appeal for many buyers.
- Stated materials. The Essential Kit listing says what each piece is made of: a fiberglass ring with NBR foam, TPU long bands, cotton-polyester fabric loop bands and a PVC ball.
- Returns. BetterMe lists a 30-day return policy, and free shipping on orders over $100.
- Delivery. The Essential Kit FAQ says 2 to 5 business days within the USA. The Basic, Studio and Power Kit pages say 5 to 10 business days.
What to think about before you buy
- Price per piece you will use. A ring, a small ball and a few bands are the core of most home Pilates routines. At $198, the Essential Kit costs about four times what many ring-ball-band kits cost. You may prefer the matching design and materials; just know what you are paying for.
- The workouts are a separate product. BetterMe's classes live in its app, which it sells separately from the kits. Check what the app costs today and whether you need it, or whether you would rather follow a free or printable plan.
- Do you need sliders and weights yet? The Studio and Power Kits add useful props, but beginners can go a long way with a ring, ball and bands. Many people add weights once the basic moves feel easy.
- No mat in the ring-and-bands kits. Neither the Essential, Studio nor Power Kit listing includes a mat, so budget for one if you do not have one.
Which BetterMe kit suits whom?
- You want recovery tools, not a workout set: the Basic Kit.
- You want the classic Pilates props in one matching set and do not mind the price: the Essential Kit.
- You already do Pilates and want to add sliders and weights: the Studio or Power Kit.
- You want to try Pilates at home without spending $200 first: a lower-cost kit with a plan included is the lower-risk way to start.
A lower-cost option: the Pilamie kit
Our Home Pilates Kit covers the same core props as the Essential Kit, plus a few extras, for $49.99:
- Pilates ring with padded grips, about 15 in (38.5 cm)
- Exercise ball, 9.84 in (25 cm), with inflation straw
- 5 loop resistance bands, extra-light to extra-heavy (about 10 to 48 lb, supplier estimate)
- Long flat band, 59 in (150 cm), and a figure-8 band
- Stretching strap, 6 ft (183 cm), and an arm and inner-thigh toner
- 2 pairs of grip socks and a drawstring carry bag
It comes with our 28-Day Pilates Challenge, a printable plan that uses every piece in the kit. There is no app and no subscription. Shipping is free and tracked from our US warehouse: orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days and usually arrive 3 to 7 business days after dispatch, in one package. Returns are accepted within 30 days.
What you give up compared with BetterMe: our loop bands are thin stretch bands rather than fabric ones, the kit comes in one color (pink), and there are no sliders or weights. For a side-by-side table, read BetterMe Pilates Essential Kit vs Pilamie.
The bottom line
BetterMe's kits are a polished, matching way to set up a home Pilates corner, and the Essential Kit covers the props most routines use. If the price is the sticking point, the same core props, a ring, a ball and bands, are available for much less. Pick the kit whose pieces match the workouts you will actually do.
Not sure which props you need? Our home Pilates kit buying guide walks through each one, and 5 Pilates ring exercises for beginners shows how to use the ring.