Workout trends ebb and flow online, but Pilates is one form of exercise that has been increasingly attracting people’s attention across social media.
On TikTok, videos of the “Pilates shakes” have garnered millions of likes, and some mat Pilates creators—including Callie Gualy, Move with Nicole, and Blogilates—have hundreds of thousands of committed followers watching their videos at home.
Pilates has been popular for years, explained Dianna Falzarano, a certified personal trainer and owner of Dynamic Fitness. But social media, increased messaging about the benefits of low-impact workouts, and the prevalence of online fitness classes have made interest in Pilates skyrocket, she said.
“In 2020, when many studios pivoted to virtual platforms, Pilates became more accessible,” Falzarano told Health. “It is incredibly easy now to train, learn about Pilates, or take classes anywhere you are.”
Though Pilates has picked up steam online, it may be overwhelming to get started given all the options—do you need to experience the “Pilates shakes” at an in-person studio for the full effect, or is it as simple as opening YouTube and rolling out a yoga mat in your living room?
Here’s what experts had to say about the benefits of Pilates, the differences between reformer Pilates and mat Pilates, and how to navigate choosing the right kind of Pilates for you.
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