Is Pilates political?
A woman’s post about it sparked a backlash.
From The Times
July 18, 2025

A 24-year-old fitness influencer posted on social media about a connection between politics and Pilates.

A group of women participate in a Pilates class as they kneel on machines with their arms above their heads holding the ends of cables.

Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

She was not prepared for the reaction. →

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