Bala reviews and discussion

I fell in love with bala’s equipment at my local studio, so much that I built my own at home gym from bala. Everything is colorful, cute and aesthetically pleasing—while being proper weights for a great pilates workout or any other activity. As a Pilates instructor, I adore everything from bala.

Aesthetically, these are hands down the cutest hand and ankle weights out there. They look so cute - not weird at all to wear them out and about. Yes, they were a bit more expensive than other weighted brands, but I felt like it would be worth it. Why I am giving it 3/5 stars- they were incredibly uncomfortable for me. They were too large for my wrists (I do have tiny wrists) and they were painful on my ankles. I'm kind of bony, so that's probably why. I'm glad to see they're comfortable for other people!

I coveted these since seeing women wearing them in my Pure Barre classes. I was lucky enough to be gifted two sets of the 2-pound weights by family for my birthday. I chose the tan/nude color and two-sets so I could wear them on my ankles and wrists both in classes and during neighborhood walks. At first, you feel really awkward wearing them and have to adjust your movements to not overcompensate, but within minutes you easily are able to focus on your natural movements while feeling the light additional weight. They are comfortable and being a petite person I was worried they wouldn't fit, but the wrap around velcro is plenty so they are snug. They come in a cute mesh zipper carrying case and are easy to put on and take off. While they are quite expensive compared to other brands, they definitely are the sleekest and most minimal. I try to keep them out of the sun and getting exposed to any chemicals/liquids (like pool water or lotion) so I can preserve the look and their finish as best as possible. They cost a premium, but they are worth it.

Unlike the clunky velcro weights, these Bala Bangles actually stay put during Pilates and don't chafe. They're aesthetically pleasing, which makes me more likely to use them consistently.

i love bala! their items are super aesthetically pleasing and i think they've revolutionized the workout game in that regard. only reason they get 4 stars instead of 5 is because the price point is a bit high

I liked the quality and feel of the ankle weights but after using these for about a week I realized I could have gone heavier so I would make sure you do your research there. Will definitely add to the collection since they're all so sleek looking.

I'm not great about using them, but when I do, I am a big fan. Sleek, visually appealing, easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store… the list goes on. Plus, I love a pastel. Products: the wrist weights and 3 pound dumbbell-esque weights both in pink.

I wish they offered heavier weights for the bangles, but they are a great product if you're looking for light ankle/wrist weights. Not clunky at all and so cute. I'm sure at this point there are comparable brands on the market with the same look & feel for a better price, but I don't regret buying these. Will use them for a long time.

Weights as wristband? What a brilliant idea. I got their 1lb wristbands and tried doing aerobics at home…and boy, my muscles were sore after that. It felt great, and I love to use it on daily workout.

I have had my rainbow bala ankle weights for years now. While they usually weren’t the most comfortable things to wear, they were not painful like I find them to be now. I am ashamed to admit that I bought these bala ankle weights for aesthetic reasons and not for practical ones. I would not recommend doing the same thing.

My hot pink Bala Bangles make working out (or just walking around lol) way more fun! They’re cute enough that I actually want to wear them, and I love that they add a little extra challenge without feeling bulky. A long hilly walk with bala bangles is chefs kiss! The only downside is sometimes if I don't put them on carefully, the velcro is almost sharp and hurts LOL

I love my Bala Bangles. I typically wear them on my wrists to elevate the burn of my walks or on my ankles to elevate home workouts. You can definitely find cheaper alternatives, but these are cute and worth it in my opinion. I prefer the 2 lb.

I love my Bala bangles. They're very cute, no qualms! The price is high and you can probably find similar ones on Temu for less than a quarter of the price, but my personal perspective on fitness gear is that the more you invest in fitness gear/service, the more you'll use them, so I'm willing to do it. Moreover, you probably won't have to repurchase these. They're good quality and will last - the velcro on mine is intact and I've used them once a week for at least 2 years. One recommendation though is for them to list the weight on the bangles. I literally have no clue how much the ones I have weigh anymore (unless I'm completely missing it, but I cannot find it written anywhere, which I find strange). I also have the ball, which was a gift and came with a hand pump. Not gonna lie, it took me more time than I'd like to admit to figure out how to inflate the ball, because it did not come with directions and I'm inept. As someone new to pilates, it would have been nice to receive instructions because I think I inflated it too much, and it's meant to be inflated around 80%, and now I have no idea how to deflate it. I'd recommend Bala products as a nice gift for your fitness friend, if you can afford it! (that friend is me ... I've got my eye on the Beam!)

I recently bought a pair of wrist weights, and they are a game changer in adding a little resistance to your cardio workouts. I love walking on the treadmill with the weights, to give my workout a little more of a challenge.

I love the bala weights. I have several pairs. I love the colors! They are easy to take on and off.

As a brand, I’d recommend! I like their bangles, although I used the communal ones at Y3 in NYC recently and they kept kept falling off of me and others, leading me to think that they won’t last forever…? The Velcro kind of just stops working and it gets so distracting in your workout when they keep falling off- I ended up just taking them off! My set at home works great though, I guess I just haven’t put in the hours yet to break them…

I use the bangles in all of my heated yoga sculpt classes and they are great. Great quality and really help me level up any workout. I also have the hand weights and the bar and they are awesome. Highly recommend!!

I've been using bala bands for so long. I love walking with them and also using them for my at home pilates video classes. The velcro has stayed working and I have no complaints, I've had for years and they stand up to almost daily wear.

I love the aesthetic of the weights I have from them. I have both the 1 lb bangles and 2 lb bangles as well as the 10 lb ring. I find them really easy to use and high quality.

I am really loving my Bala bands. They close tight so they don't get in the way and I wear them while doing chores or going on walks. They do kind of hurt a bit on my ankles after awhile so I wouldn't mind more padding there. I would probably want heavier weights in the next purchase.