Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, I didn’t own any exercise equipment beyond a yoga mat . So when I, like many others, was forced to give up my in-person fitness classes and adopt a home workout routine in 2020, I had to make do with what I had. I used jars of tomato sauce as dumbbells and paper plates as sliders, but they didn’t feel like the proper long-term solution I was looking for.
To build my collection of fitness gear, I turned to my favorite instructors for recommendations. I quickly realized that almost all of the teachers I liked, who incorporated wrist and ankle weights into their classes, used Bala Bangles . Despite being drawn to their sleek look, I was hesitant to buy them because of their $55 price tag.
There are various ankle and wrist weights available across retailers that cost half the price, so I bought a highly rated non-Bala branded $23 pair from Amazon at first. They got the job done, but they were bulky, uncomfortable and ugly. I didn’t enjoy wearing them.
I tried a few other options, but I eventually gave up on alternatives and bought Bala Bangles — four years later, I still wear them multiple times a week. Bala Bangles are two-time NBC Select Wellness Award winners , so I’m one of many people on our team who swear by them to make workouts like Pilates , walking and yoga more challenging. If you’re looking to level up your fitness routine, these ankle/wrist weights are the first thing I’d recommend buying.
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