I got hold of Aldi's reformer pilates machine – the straps are comfortable but you need to watch out for a key part
One lucky person who managed to get hold of one has revealed their 'honest' review after assembling it and doing their first workout.
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Toni Jeffrey uploaded a video captioned 'is it worth the hype' and broke down its features one-by-one.
On her @toni_jeffrey account, she gave the machine a solid seven out of 10 and said it was a good reformer machine for someone like her who 'hasn't got a scoobys' but wants to 'improve flexibility.'
She said she was 'happy' with her purchase as it has 'all the basic features' and is 'definitely value for money', with the machine setting her back £149.99.
Some shoppers who missed out in their store were left fuming to spot the machines being resold for £500 on eBay - and others got in fights to secure one in store.
However, Toni was honest about the pros and cons of her new workout device.
One of the negatives was that she nearly trapped her fingers three times while adjusting the resistance.
She also didn't love the strap length adjusters, calling them 'annoying' as you have to one at a time and one of hers was 'slightly longer than the other.'
She was also concerned about the quality of the material, saying she thought 'wear and tears would be visible after a while.'
She added: 'The fabric isn't the best (you're getting what you paid for I suppose, it's doing the job.'
However, she liked the 'comfortable straps', the fact it was 'easy to assemble' and that the foot bar is 'extremely sturdy.'
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She also praised the length for her being 5ft 7, but said if you are really tall you may struggle.
Overall, she was happy with her purchase but advised that if you are a serious pilates girl that you save for a better alternative.
With the original reformer pilates machine costing £1899.99, it is no wonder that shoppers have raced to buy Aldi's £149.99 version this weekend.
Aldi's purse-friendly machine arrived in stores on Sunday and has adaptable resistance levels with five resistance bands and adjustable height settings.
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It has a smooth gliding functionality, and has transport wheels for easy movement, and foldable storage capabilities.
Aldi is also selling lots of gym accessories to go with it.
Also up for grabs is a pilates pad, a three piece pilates ball set, a pilates ring, and rotation ring,
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.
As with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they're gone, they're gone, so head to stores quickly if you want to grab them.
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.
Fitness is so entrenched in my life, I stick to it even at Christmas!
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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