Decathlon and Lidl roll out budget fitness gear touted for abdominal fat loss

Decathlon is promoting a next‑generation hula‑hoop that incorporates a gravity‑ball on a circular rail. The device claims that a 30‑minute session can engage the core, shoulders, arms and lower body, offering a simple home alternative to jogging for reducing abdominal fat. While the manufacturer highlights its resistance and massage points for comfort, health experts note that any fat loss still depends on overall diet, activity and lifestyle, and the claimed equivalence to running has not been independently validated.

Lidl’s offering is a CRIVIT 2‑in‑1 dumbbell set priced under €25. The 19‑piece kit can be reconfigured from short dumbbells to a long bar, providing adjustable weights of 1.25 kg to 2 kg. It is marketed as a versatile tool to tone the whole body, improve endurance and support weight‑loss goals, especially for beginners or apartment dwellers due to its quiet plastic discs and ergonomic handles. Both products illustrate the growing demand for affordable, at‑home fitness solutions that promise body‑shaping benefits without the need for a gym.