"What's the workout scene in the West Village right now?Pilates is definitely very hot."
"First impressions of this class?I'm not going to lie: I am a traditional Pilates and yoga girl, and when I saw the ski poles, at first I was like, Oh my God, what have I gotten myself into here? But it is one of the best workouts I've ever done."
"Why do you think Pilates and sculpt classes are so popular?I see a lot of information on TikTok and Instagram that's anti-HIIT workout and more about strength training, getting your steps in, and how, especially for women, that's better for your hormones and lowering adrenaline and stress. And New Yorkers are good at being stressed out."
Pilates and sculpt classes dominate the West Village fitness scene, with Pilates singled out as particularly popular. Participants with traditional Pilates and yoga backgrounds may initially resist novel equipment like ski poles but often find those classes extremely effective. Social platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are promoting strength training and step-based activity while criticizing HIIT for some people. These trends emphasize benefits for women's hormones, reduced adrenaline, and stress reduction. Stressed urban residents, including many New Yorkers, are drawn to workouts that prioritize strength, recovery, and manageable intensity over high-adrenaline training.
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