Bala

The rise of athleisure has mixed fashion and fitness in a way that changed the wellness industry forever. But the focus has mostly been on clothes, not accessories.

Bala Bangles — stylish one-or two-pound weights that can be strapped to your wrists or angles — want to change that. You can buy them for £36, depending on the weight.

The beauty of these bracelets, which come in pretty hues and patterns, is that you can wear them to intensify virtually any activity. Whether you're walking, jogging, doing yoga, barre, Pilates or a boxing class, the addition of the bangles will ensure you get more bang for your buck in the burn stakes.

"If you want to add both strength and resistance to your workout, investing in a pair of decent ankle/wrist weights like Bala Bangles is a great option. Adding weight to your workout will require applying extra force for the same exercise which leads to higher energy expenditure - and the bangles can be used to enhance practically any activity."

Even if you're just wearing them to potter around the flat or up your step count, these babies will subtly increase your heart rate and strengthen and tone muscles while you're at it, and you'll barely know they're there, except once you start doing jumping jacks, then you'll really start to feel the burn.

"They are additive to the movements you already make throughout the day," says Bala co-founder Natalie Holloway. "So you can wear them on a walk or add them to your yoga or Pilates class. They will add a very small resistance to your movement intensifying your workout and building muscle. We believe the lower weights help to create long lean lines."

Uk Stockists:

(Fenwicks, Sweaty Betty, Selfridges, Goop, Urban Outfitters, Oliver Bonas etc.)