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A few years back, I saw a social media post featuring Kate Bosworth exercising with a ball between her legs. Despite a flashback to Suzanne Somers’ Thigh Master moment, the novelty stuck in my head, but flash forward a few years, and I, too, have a ball between my legs. As it turns out, the ball is a proprietary piece of fitness equipment from Pvolve, the Pball.
As it turns out, Bosworth and I aren’t the only fans of Pvolve’s low-impact workouts either—Jennifer Aniston is also a fan—so much so that she was appointed as a brand partner in 2023. “I was blown away when I found out that Jennifer Aniston was a secret streamer and doing the workouts at home,” says Pvolve’s founder, Rachel Katzman, on the brand’s blog. “The fact that someone so advanced in her fitness journey and with access to a world of options, fell in love with the Pvolve Method after experiencing its benefits, is a dream come true. I’m so excited to see what we do together.”
According to a press release, Pvolve and Aniston launched their global ad campaign featuring the star to “help demonstrate the power of the Pvolve method through a cinematic lens.”
I have also experienced the (gentle) power of the method since I first started earlier last year—before I knew the workout platform was Aniston-approved, for the record.
The Workouts
Pvolve workouts are unlike any other exercise I’ve ever done—and that’s saying a lot, considering I’ve worked out my entire adult life. Pvolve’s exercises focus on ‘functional movement’ as opposed to traditional and high-impact exercise, meaning the workouts are designed to strengthen your body in ways that you actually use it in everyday life. It’s a revelation and relief to stop doing lunges, crunches, and other conventional exercises and learn a low-impact way to strengthen my entire body.
The beginner workouts can be challenging even for a fit person because they involve learning a new approach to exercise. This learning curve was intimidating at first but ultimately fun—and please note that ‘beginner’ does not mean easy. There are some familiar moves in the mix, like planks, but with add-ons to kick everything up a notch. The workouts are continuous, so even 20 or 30 minutes can be intense—perfect for maximizing free time during the day (and not using the old ‘no time’ excuse!).
Some of the most challenging moves include standing on one leg—which is deceptively hard, yet engages your core in all new ways. As my favorite Pvolve trainer Antonietta says, we think of our core as abs—but it’s also our back and glutes. So, strengthening our bodies this way prevents injuries and supports us in everyday life, which has also been a big awakening. Now, over a year into doing Pvolve, I notice a huge difference in how my body moves and the strength I find in everyday tasks—especially while twisting or balancing—but I noticed results after just a few weeks.
The workouts are grouped in series: for beginners (a sweet spot to learn the new movements), women’s wellness, progressive strength training, meditation, stretching, and more. You’ll find yourself doing exercises while internally and externally rotating your hips and spine, which has been life-changing. The pain I used to experience in my hips and shoulders is alleviated, and my balance and core strength have improved so much that I feel it every day, like while getting dressed, shaving my legs, or taking out the trash. Though Pvolve workouts are designed for everyone and all fitness levels, the brand has specific workouts that address issues unique to women. For example, women between the ages of 35-50 are typically experiencing hormonal fluctuations, and there are workouts geared toward our cycles, menopause, and pelvic floor strengthening.
Pvolve equipment can be purchased individually or in kits, though kits come with a three-month subscription that you’ll need to get started. Choose between The Signature or Total Transformation bundles.
The Gear
Pvolve gear is specially designed to supplement this modern way of working out, though there are some recognizable pieces, like ankle and hand weights. The Signature Bundle Kit includes everything you need to get started, while the Total Transformation Bundle is basically a paired-down home gym. The pieces I also find indispensable are the Precision Mat, which helps you gauge if you’re spacing your feet correctly while watching instructors, and the P.mat, which is perfectly sized and the only mat I’ve ever used that my knees didn’t hurt while kneeling.
For those who need extra help or motivation, additional virtual personal training sessions can be purchased. If you travel often, Pvolve also has a free app and live studios. With the variety of workouts Pvolve offers, you can get started from the comfort of your home regardless of your fitness level, and membership pricing is very competitive at only $15 a month (first 7 days are free).
There’s no better investment than in your own health and strength, and we have to get started somewhere for that to provide returns.
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