We Tried The Bala Bangle Trend And Here's What We Thought

What are Bala Bangles?

Crafted from recycled stainless steel and soft silicone, these bangles come in an array of colours that could even rival your favourite accessories. Blush, sage, charcoal, they’ve got you covered.

But perhaps we shouldn’t be fooled by their good looks without concrete proof. They come with the promise of a functional upgrade to your mundane tasks, adding a bit of subtle resistance to every step, lift, or stretch — but our burning question is, do they deliver?

Mia: The Night-time Hustle

Verdict: YES, it’s a win!

"Bala Bangles allow you to get an extra burn throughout your daily life. The day I tried them was too busy for me to factor in a workout, so I put my Bala Bangles on while I got ready for bed.

" Mia may have discovered a great life hack here – slap on Bala Bangles while getting ready for bed, and voilà! No gym equals no problem. Even something as routine as brushing your teeth gets a little fitness upgrade. Wrapping up, the bangles added an easy, no-fuss layer of fitness to a chaotic day for Mia, sneaking in a little extra burn on the day she didn’t leave room for a gym workout.

Julia: The Work-From-Home Experiment

Verdict: NO, not this time.

"I tried working at home with my Bala Bangles on my wrist. They’re cute and easy to wear, but would I wear them while working again? No, not for me."

Julia found out that, while Bala Bangles may be the star of the workout world, they’re not exactly meant for desk duties. Sure, they might look good, but when hammering away on a keyboard with sore arms, they perhaps didn’t add much to her productivity efforts. For Julia, they might have hit the cute factor but not so much for office wear. Her main takeaway here? Keep them for your Pilates classes, not for your Zoom meetings.

Eleanor: The Morning Ritual

Verdict: YES, absolutely.

"Weight resistance is a firm yes for me, so I try to optimise daily tasks like walking to add that extra resistance when and where I can."

Meanwhile, Eleanor took a different approach. For her, strapping on Bala Bangles during her morning walk was super simple.

Turning regular, mindless tasks like walking or tidying up into opportunities for strength-building remains one of the main attractions of Bala Bangles for many fans. Likewise, in Eleanor’s experience, Bala Bangles brought a little more to the table, making each step just a bit more challenging. Ultimately she felt it was all about the "why not?" approach to fitness.

Karen: The Get-Ready Routine

Verdict: YES, all day.

"One of my favourite things about the Bala Bangles is how easy they are to wear, regardless of what you're doing."

Karen’s a fan of the multitasking magic that Bala Bangles bring. She’s got them on while she’s brushing her teeth, doing her skincare, and being an all-round wellbeing efficiency pro. The beauty of it is Bala Bangles don’t just fulfil a purpose as "fitness gear" — they are able to slip into her routine without a fuss. For Karen, the bangles were the perfect accessory to add a bit of a fitness boost to her day, without having to think too long and hard about it.

A bit of background on Bala

The Verdict: Are Bala Bangles worth the hype?

Perhaps sore arms from typing away might not be the vibe for some. But for those looking to casually sneak some fitness into their day, Bala Bangles are an easy, and pretty stylish win.

Whether you're using them for Pilates or simply popping them on for a walk around on your lunch break, they add just enough resistance to feel the burn without breaking a big sweat.

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