Equipment Substitutions Barre = Chair Hand weights = Canned Goods, Bag of Flour or Rice, Filled Water Bottle, Paint Cans Kettlebell = Laundry Detergent, Jug of Water Gliding Discs = Paper plates (for carpeted rooms) and socks (for hard floors) Resistance Band / Tubing = Nylon Tights or Leggings Yoga Mat / Pilates Mat = Beach Towel Pilates Ball = Circular Pillow, Volleyball, Soccer ball Step Platform = House Stairs, Short Coffee Table, Ottoman Bender Ball = Small Pillow Ripstix = Spatula, Wooden Spoons Yoga Strap = Necktie, Scarf, Robe Tie, Towel Join over 12,000 fit pros and get our newest fitness articles, event info, exclusive webinars & more.