I was overjoyed to get Aldi's reformer pilates machine which is £1.7k less than other brands & will transform workouts
Thankfully Aldi has just released a purse-friendly machine for £149.99, and excited shoppers are snapping it up.
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Shopper Kasey Clarke was among lucky Aldi fans who have managed to get their hands on one of the coveted machines after it arrived in stores today.
Taking to her @kaseyclarke0 account, she said: 'POV you won the Aldi war and got a pilates reformer.
'Happy Aldi reformer day to those who care.'
The easy-to-assemble machine is £1,750 less than the Original Fold Reformer, which will set you back £1,899.99.
The machine features adaptable resistance levels with five resistance bands and adjustable height settings.
It has a smooth gliding functionality, and has transport wheels for easy movement, and foldable storage capabilities.
If that wasn't enough for your fitness journey, Aldi is also selling lots of gym accessories to go with it.
Each of the products are just £5.99 each, and will help with strength, balance, conditioning and coordination.
For additional strength training, Aldi's adjustable step deck (£12.99) allows fitness gurus to add in cardio with ease, and even includes resistance handles and a balance board for a full-body workout.
I'm a personal trainer - these 5 at-home core slider exercises mimic reformer Pilates (1)
As with all Aldi Specialbuys once they're gone, they're gone, so head to stores quickly if you want to grab them.
Reformer pilates has become a viral hit online in recent years with over 2.8 million posts being made about it on TikTok.
While it is proven to be an effective workout, it can be costly.
Prices for just one class start at £37 - not something we can afford to do multiple times a week.
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Aldi bosses say: "Whether looking to strengthen cores, improve flexibility, or tone muscles, the machine is designed to help anyone achieve their fitness goals.
"Complete with an introductory exercise chart, it's a must-have addition to any home gym."
For those tech savvy trainers, a smart watch is also available for £11.99 to track your progress.
When you are done with your workout cool down with the foldable fitness mat for just £19.99.
The new stock came into stores on May 25 at selected stores.
The 5 best exercises to lose weight
By Lucy Gornall, personal trainer and health journalist
EXERCISE can be intimidating and hard to devote yourself to. So how do you find the right workout for you?
As a PT and fitness journalist, I've tried everything.
I've taken part in endless fitness competitions, marathons and I maintain a regime of runs, strength training and Pilates.
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The key is finding an activity you love that can become a habit.
My top five forms of exercise, especially if you're trying to lose weight, are:
Walking
Running
Pilates
High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Strength training
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