Men athletes taken aback by Pilates as instructors discuss its difficulties
Pilates Gains Popularity Among Male Athletes Pilates has often been viewed as a “girly” workout, but a recent trend on social media is challenging that stereotype. Many male athletes and fitness enthusiasts are discovering just how tough Pilates can be. Videos circulating online depict men struggling—grimacing and shaking—through various Pilates classes, often featuring strength machines […]
A typical pilates move that many people do at some time
Pilates Instructors Push Back Against Disruptive Behaviors in Classes Pilates instructors in Australia are voicing concerns about certain common behaviors in classes that many people might unintentionally engage in. Adelle Petropoulos, a 30-year-old full-time Pilates teacher, shared her frustrations after a Melbourne woman expressed her grievances on TikTok about typical class interactions. “When things get […]
The trend of ‘muscle mommy’ versus ‘Pilates princess’ is harmful.
Critics Blame Social Media for Rising Body Standards Some are saying that the old saying “Thin Is In” is making a comeback, and social media is playing a big role in that. The surge in popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic has certainly fueled the fire, but it’s not only these medications driving the […]
Gymnast Simone Biles vows to ‘never’ return to Pilates class, cites difficulty with first experience
Simone Biles is an elite athlete and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, but she recently admitted that she struggles to get through her workouts. Biles appears to have taken some time off after winning his fifth, sixth and seventh Olympic gold medals in Paris earlier this year. However, she recently resumed training. […]
Pilates queen Anne Mahlum snags $14.6M St. Regis SoFla condo
What a boast! fitness guru Ann Mahlam, creator of the cult-favorite Unstructured workout Solid Corehas just signed a contract to purchase a massive condominium at the St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles, Florida, for sale for $14.6 million. The 53rd floor unit will be in the St. Regis North Tower, scheduled for completion in 2029. […]
Stefon Diggs roasted after falling off pilates machine mid-workout
Stefon Diggs learned the hard way that Pilates is much more than just stretching. The new Texans wide receiver was photographed falling off a Pilates machine while working out with free agent running back Leonard Fournette, but fellow Houston pass-catching buddy Tank Dell had a lot of fun with the video clip. “Dude, stick your […]
Sydney soccer players ‘humbled’ by reformer pilates class
A men’s football team has gone viral on Instagram after being “humbled” at a reformer pilates class in Sydney’s south, showing viewers it’s a lot harder than it looks. Pilates instructor and founder of Reform Me, Sami McDonald, 25, said the Hurstville Zagreb FC boys were loving their weekly Pilates classes and were seeing results […]
Fitness expert shares 5 yoga and Pilates exercises to help release stress from your body
In preparation for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, fitness experts share the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Ruzhinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand. Luzhinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form, and she shared with Fox News Digital the poses that are perfect […]
Gen Zer drops 4 dress sizes and 50 pounds — thanks to pilates
An Australian woman who dropped four dress sizes and lost around 50 pounds is often accused of having facial plastic surgery because she looks so unrecognizable. “People at my high school bump into me and when I say hi, no one knows who I am,” said Chloe Boulet, 23. told SWNS. “I remember her grandmother […]