4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Bala
4.4 • 237 Reviews
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4.4
90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Bala earns largely positive reviews for stylish, well-made workout accessories that make low‑impact routines, walks, and at‑home sessions feel more engaging and effective, with standouts like Bala Bangles, Bars, the Power Ring, and Beam praised for comfort, soft matte texture, and easy travel/storage. Reviews also flag real drawbacks: limited weight ranges (mostly light), occasional discomfort or slippage and itchy Velcro during intense or sweaty use, sizing issues for small wrists, and mixed durability on stitching/Velcro—making them better for gentle resistance than heavy strength training.
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High quality and chic-looking products that enhance your at home workouts.
I have both the bala bangles and the power ring. I really like both, the material is great, and I love that I have the ability to choose my colors. The biggest issue I have with bala products is the pricing. While I know that these are high quality, it's hard to justify spending $55 on ankle weights that you can get for significantly less.
The Bala Bangles are truly the best way to up your workout AND add some difficulty to every day house tasks. Wear them on your arms while putting away dishes, folding clothes, etc. I've not tried any of their other products but I have gifted the bagels to other friends and family members.
I love my Balas!!! love the wide color range
I have the bala bangles and I love them. I like how they are adjustable and they fit well on my wrist. I use them to add more to my workouts at home, as well as walks and jogs.
These weights are more trendy than useful - while you'll certainly feel a difference wearing them, they don't actually do much for you. I wound up selling these secondhand after a while since weight training requires actually increasing weights.
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Love the aesthetic, but with such low weights, these aren't very useful in meaningful strength training. Would love to see their innovative style applied to heavier weights.
Super cute and stylish weights! I've had my bangles since they launched and they've withstood the test of time. Love the fun shapes they've created for standard weights, like their beam and bars. Really great gift!
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Price point is pretty high
4y ago
The bands are aesthetically pleasing and have their use cases, but they weren't any better than regular weights. I rarely reach for them.
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It's difficult to wear the bands on your wrists if you have a watch or any kind of wearable. The velcro could also be stronger.
Love this product! It's super fun and I will wear them out and about for a walk around my neighborhood. It's not heavy enough to really feel them while walking but I love the routine of it and find the product to be beautiful and well designed.
1y ago
I loooove the bala bangles!! I’m a Pilates novice, but have found these so easy to use on either wrists or ankles for any workout- walking, too! They add just enough weight to intensify your exercise without overdoing it. The colors are cute too
I love my Bala bangles & pilates resistance bands! I have my eye on the matching mat. I appreciate the simplicity and vibe of the products, they are so easy to use and visually pleasing. I do find the price point to be high, but the quality and esthetic is there for me to pay the price point, since I won’t have to replace any workout gear again.
2y ago
bala bangles make me feel more accomplished on my daily walks and for that i thank them dearly
3y ago
I LOVE MY BALA BANGLES! I've used them for years and they're great for my workouts. I recommend them to all my friends. And the colors are PERFECT.
Lots of hype but they’re pretty useful. I find them expensive for what they are but an easy way to have hand weights that look cool.
Heavy! Which is good!
4y ago
I have the smaller bala bands that I use on both my ankles and wrists depending on what I am doing. They are the perfect weight for a light workout or even to wear going on a walk. Plus, they're fun colors and wonderfully made!
My boyfriend got me Bala weights for Christmas last year and I was ecstatic because 1. I wouldn't purchase this for myself due to the cost when compared to other weight products 2. I still was obsessed with the look of Bala bands and had been eyeing them for a while and trying to find reasons to justify buying them. Overall, these have been great to travel with and I love the colors and how cute they are. It makes it exciting to work out and I love putting them on. I never realized I needed a case for my weights, but it's been amazing to have.
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That said, I still feel the price is quite expensive and I'm not sure if I would buy these if they hadn't been a gift.
Bala makes beautiful and functional fitness accessories. I have had the wrist weights for a few years now and they are a normal part of my fitness routine. I often wear them on my wrists or ankles when I am taking a walk or doing light work around the house to add extra resistance. And they are perfect for many of the workout routines I end up doing at home.
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I think the cost of some of the products is a little high. However, I would love an expansion of the brand!
I love my balas and use them multiple times per week.
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They need to be made with better stitching. I get it that the brand seems to want them to break after 6-9 months so you have to buy new ones but I'd rather have a higher price point with better quality.
Love the ease of the product and the fun colors - it really makes it feel like a fun fashion statement. It's easy and comfortable to wear these on your arms or ankles when running basic errands in addition to using them during a workout.
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The price point is definitely on the higher end for what the product is. I'm glad I bought it, but it is a hinderance to purchasing more.