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The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I got hold of Aldi's reformer pilates machine – the straps are comfortable but you need to watch out for a key part
SHOPPERS have been going wild for Aldi's reformer pilates machine, which is £1.75k cheaper than the original version. One lucky person who managed to get hold of one has revealed their 'honest' review after assembling it and doing their first workout. 5 5 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.' Shocking moment chaos erupts in Aldi store as shoppers fight over viral £150 Pilates machine 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. 5 5 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
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi shoppers left fuming after spotting store's viral £149 pilates reformer machines being resold on eBay for £500
WITH reformer pilates machines costing around £1,800, it is no wonder that shoppers have raced to buy Aldi's £149.99 version this weekend. However, shoppers have been left outraged after spotting that some people had snapped up the devices only to list them for £500 on eBay when they got home. 5 5 5 TikTok user Anna screenshotted her Vinted page which had numerous machines being sold for over twice the price. On her @annaleonora26 account, the upset Aldi shopper said: 'Resellers are jerks.' Many people agreed with her, with one person saying: 'I saw this too, some are on eBay at almost £500.' A second wrote: 'I missed out this morning by a couple of minutes and it's so disappointing to see resellers trying to make a quick profit.' A third commented: 'Was the same with the 5 in 1 styler a few weeks ago- They were putting them on at more than double.' Aldi's purse-friendly machine arrived in stores on Sunday for £149.99, and we shared how 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. How to do reformer Pilates at home with just two flannels and a rolling pin 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. 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. 5 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. 5 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. To make sure you get all knots out, use the massage roller for £3.99. 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
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I was overjoyed to get Aldi's reformer pilates machine which is £1.7k less than other brands & will transform workouts
DO you enjoy reformer pilates but find the hefty price of classes or machines off-putting? Thankfully Aldi has just released a purse-friendly machine for £149.99, and excited shoppers are snapping it up. 6 6 6 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. 6 6 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. 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
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Aldi's selling a reformer Pilates machine for less than £150 – here's how to buy it
Everyone is talking about reformer Pilates and with the likes of LeBron James, Hailey Bieber and even Ed Sheeran opting for a spin on the carriage to keep fit, the workout style has become wildly popular. But not everyone could afford expensive classes or an at-home reformer machine – until now. Aldi has stepped up with a UK supermarket first and will be gracing the middle aisle with its viral affordable reformer. The machine launched in Australia last year and will be available in UK stores from 25 May. As with all of Aldi's Specialbuys, it's first come, first served so you should be quick. Given the skyrocketing popularity of reformer Pilates, it's safe to say the machine will sell out fast. The reformer costs just £149.99, an insane 92 per cent less than the leading at-home reformer (£1,899.99) – which I reviewed and described as, 'not exactly something you'd buy on a whim'. Though I haven't tested Aldi's reformer, the design looks pretty similar. The machine is said to fold away for storage and comes on wheels so you can move it around the house. It also offers adaptable resistance levels with five resistance bands and adjustable height settings so you can be fairly certain it's compatible with all bodies. Aldi has also launched a range of affordable accessories to enhance your workout experience, like a Pilates ring, ball and pad starting from £5.99. Any of these add-ons can be used with the machine or as part of a mat Pilates routine. Pilates is a great way to strengthen your muscles – particularly your core – and improve your balance and mobility. It's also at the top of the charts when it comes to popularity, for men and women, so an investment like this will not only elevate your home gym, it'll also mean avoiding wait lists for classes and spending a fortune on sessions in the studio. Of course, if you've never done reformer Pilates before there might be some trial and error as you get started with the machine but it's fairly simple to get the hang of. Plus, there are plenty of free tutorials and workouts on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok from qualified instructors. If kitting out your home with a reformer machine for less sounds good to you, visit your nearest Aldi store from 25 May to grab yours.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Aldi launch viral reformer pilates machine that's £1.7k cheaper than other brands & accessories for £5.99
WHETHER you want to get your body summer ready or just want to incorporate some more exercise to your routine, pilates makes for a great workout. And reformer pilates has become a viral hit online in recent years with over 2.8 million posts being made about it on TikTok. 3 3 3 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. Fortunately, Aldi has come to the rescue by selling a reformer pilates machine you can use at home. And the best part is that it's a fraction of the price of other brands selling one. The easy-to-assemble machine costs just £149.99 while the Original Fold Reformer costs £1,899.99. That's a huge saving of £1,750 if you buy it from the German retailer. The machine featuring 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. 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." The 9 best exercises to get a reformer Pilates body without the expense If that wasn't enough for your fitness journey, 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. 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 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. To make sure you get all knots out, use the massage roller for £3.99. The new stock will come into stores on May 25 at selected stores. As with all Aldi Specialbuys once they're gone, they're gone, so head to stores quickly if you want to grab them.
