IT’S time to stretch and whack out your exercise leggings because Aldi just made fitness more affordable.
If you’ve been dying to try Pilates but don’t want to shell out £50 for a class or hundreds on new equipment, fret no more.
The budget supermarket has released a full Pilates range for you to try the exercise mode at home.
And if you don’t know what you’re doing, all you need is to search for beginners Pilate classes on YouTube.
The new fitness range is part of Aldi’s Specialbuy offering this week and can be found in your nearest middle aisle.
And the best part? Most of the items are less than a tenner.
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Beyond affordability, the range also scores high on style.
It features sleek and modern designs with calming pastel tones and minimalistic aesthetics, ensuring your workout space looks as good as you feel.
What is Pilates?
Pilates is the fitness phenomenon that’s taking the wellness scene by storm.
A quick search on TikTok will throw up hundreds of women praising the exercise form, with many claiming it helped them achieve defined muscles in a matter of months.
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It is a low-impact exercise system designed to strengthen muscles, improve postural alignment and increase flexibility.
Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, it focuses on core strength while enhancing overall fitness and wellbeing.
Think of it as the perfect blend of strength training and stretching, wrapped up in one comprehensive workout.
Here, Fabulous takes a look at some of the key pieces from Aldi's new range…
Crane Pilates Ball Set - £5.99
This three pack comes with different size Pilates balls to succeed at the increasingly popular exercise form.
Pilates balls, also known as exercise or stability balls, are used to enhance core strength, balance and flexibility by adding an element of instability to exercises.
They help engage deep muscle groups, improve posture and increase overall muscle tone through a variety of low-impact, full-body movements.
Crane Pilates Rotation Disc - £5.99
A Pilates rotation disc is a flat, circular platform that spins, allowing for smooth rotational movements.
It helps improve balance, coordination, and core strength by enabling controlled twisting and turning exercises.
Aldi’s version has adjustable length straps and foam handles for maximum comfort, making the equipment beginner friendly.
Crane Yoga Mat - £5.99
Coming in beige, pink or brown, this exercise mat is designed for floorwork during Pilates.
It has anti-slip coating and will add some cushioning between you and the floor, making it perfect for post-workout stretching too.
“While fitness is important, it's also important to look after your body after an intense workout,” Aldi bosses said.
Crane Massage Roller - £7.99
Aldi’s massage rollers come in different textures, ranging from smooth to nobbly.
And it’s already receiving rave reviews by shoppers.
“I got the massage roller and it’s amazing,” one revealed. “It’s so good getting knots out.”
Crane Dumbbell Set with Rack - £24.99
If you’re looking to add a challenge to your Pilates workout (and have a bit more cash to splurge), then there’s a three set of dumbbells available in the Aldi middle aisle too.
Aldi bosses described them as “ideal for toning”.
Each rack comes with two of each weight, including 1kg, 2kg and 3kg.
Crane Pilates Ring - £5.99
Perhaps the most popular Pilates tool, Aldi has released a budget ring to help you tone up.
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Also known as a magic circle, it is a flexible, circular resistance tool used to add challenge to Pilates exercises.
It helps tone and strengthen muscles, particularly in the arms, legs, and core, by providing resistance when squeezed between your limbs.
When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items - when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates."
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's
For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time.
You don't have to head into stores to bag a Specialbuy, though.
They also go on sale online, usually at midnight on Thursday and Sunday, and .
As long as you spend at least £25, you'll get the items delivered for free.
Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible