Fitness inspiration: Our team’s favourite products for working out this winter
Between work, family life and everything else on the to-do list, finding time to prioritise fitness isn’t always easy.
Whether it’s an energising reformer Pilates class, a high-intensity workout that gets your heart pumping or a quick strength session at home, finding a way to move that you genuinely enjoy can make all the difference.
If your TikTok or Instagram feed is full of workout inspiration, you might be tempted to shake up your routine – whether that means booking a class you’ve never tried before or creating a fitness setup of your own.
And if working out at home suits you best, you don’t need a whole room to get started. From foldaway reformers to compact walking pads, there are plenty of clever options to help you work up a sweat while keeping your home looking lovely.
1) Fold Reformer
Bringing a studio-style Pilates experience into your home, the Fold reformer has quickly become a team favourite.
The quality is outstanding, with a sturdy, premium feel that we think matches the reformers you’d find in a dedicated studio.
The reformer is easy to assemble, with a handy twelve-minute video tutorial to guide you through the setup and all the tools you need included.
What we love most, though, is the clever Easi-fold technology. Having a reformer at home is a lovely luxury, but finding room for one can be a challenge.
Fold’s design makes it easier to fit Pilates into your living space, allowing you to fold the bed away once your workout is finished.
We also love the Fold online classes available with the membership, ranging from 10 minute stretch classes to intermediate and advanced 60 minute full body workouts.
Having guided sessions ready to follow takes the guesswork out of exercising at home and makes it easier to build Pilates into your routine.
Together, the thoughtful design, impressive build quality and online classes make this a standout addition to a home fitness setup – particularly for anyone who enjoys mat or reformer Pilates and wants to bring the studio experience home (quite literally!).
2) Les Mills Smartband
For a home workout that doesn’t require a dedicated gym room, the Les Mills SMARTBAND is a versatile, compact addition to any home fitness area.
Designed for core training, it offers low-to-medium resistance
Its flat band design helps reduce rolling and slipping underfoot, while free-moving nylon webbing allows ease of movement and soft, compressible rubber handles provide a comfortable grip.
Shop the Les Mills SMARTBAND here.
3) NordicTrack Select-A-Weight Dumbbells
Want a choice of hand weights without making room for a full rack? The NordicTrack Select-A-Weight Dumbbells pack 15 pairs into one compact set, making it easy to switch up your strength sessions.
With weights ranging from 5kg to 25kg, adjustable in 2kg or 2.5kg increments, you can tailor the load to each exercise and build up at your own pace.
The Smooth Weight Selection System makes it easy to adjust the load between exercises, while the included storage tray keeps everything neatly in place once your workout is done.
Shop NordicTrack Select-A-Weight Dumbbells here.
4) ROWBOTS SWEAT
The boutique fitness brand, loved by ex-Pussycat Doll Ashley James, is now at FRAME King’s Cross — and it’s bringing the heat with it.
Meet SWEAT: a class combining water rowers, SkiErgs, Assault Bikes, dumbbells and bodyweight moves for a serious endorphin boost – suitable for all fitness levels.
If you’re near London, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Book via Welllverse, here: www.enterthewellverse.com/book
5) EVOLAND Vibration Plate Exercise Machine, Fitness Vibration Trainer
The EVOLAND Vibration Plate offers an easy way to add variety to your home fitness routine. Using whole-body vibrations to stimulate muscle contractions, it provides a low-impact option for movement, with research suggesting this type of training may help improve muscle strength and balance.
We love the versatility of its 99 speed levels and five automatic modes, while the two included resistance bands offer more ways to vary your workout. With sessions as short as 10 minutes, it’s easy to fit into a busy day.
A well-rounded fitness routine leaves room for gentler movement, too. Alongside sessions that get your heart pumping, lower-impact workouts can bring a welcome change of pace and help make exercise feel more manageable.
Use the plate alongside regular strength and cardio workouts, such as ROWBOTS SWEAT, as part of a varied approach to staying active at home.