Watch Out, Your Praise Kink Followed You to Pilates!

When it comes to group fitness etiquette, we've lost the plot.

Hello, Popsugar here, with your reminder to do things that make you feel well. Today's newsletter was curated by health and fitness lead Alexis Jones. "Star Student Syndrome" Is Sabotaging Your Workouts Happy Wednesday, friends! This hump day, I bring you a themed newsletter, courtesy of all things group fitness. If you're a regular at Solidcore, or have a dedicated bike at SoulCycle or a go-to spot at the PureBarre mirror, this one's for you.    Today, I'm bubbling up some of the hottest debates in group fitness, from the class etiquette being thrown out the window (when did filming become so commonplace, huh?) to the sweaty men taking over the reformers.    Today's first feature is all about "star student syndrome" — because let's be honest, the amount of validation you get from group fitness classes can feel good . . . like, really good. I know my praise kink girlies will get it: there's nothing quite like a "gorgeous form" shout-out at 8:30 a.m. to make your day.    The downside? Some class goers are taking the praise and attention as an invitation to push their bodies a little too far. Ahead, PS investigates. Read More We're All in Need of Group Fitness Etiquette We asked instructors to dish on their biggest pet peeves — from late entrances to live class recaps.  READ MORE → Confessions From Men Who Love Women-Dominated Fitness Classes The men want to be Pilates girlies, too.  READ MORE → I Live in Fear of Being Singled Out in a Group Fitness Class "The instructors calling you out should be a HIPAA violation." READ MORE → FYI, Your Pilates Class May Not Actually Be Pilates When it comes to the Pilates vs. Lagree debate, there's a lot to unpack. READ MORE → Workout Wednesday PS . . . There's More Before you go, here are more stories from Popsugar and beyond that we think you'll appreciate. We've officially unlocked Hailey Bieber's winter workout style. New introvert hobby alert: the silent book club! Leggings that actually make your butt look good? Yes, please.   The winter arc has been rebranded. Welcome to the Great Lock-In! All the Range From sunscreens that won't leave a white cast to tastemakers changing the industry, join us for a deeper dive into the beauty trends, treatments, and stories that fuel BIPOC's lives. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to eroscillator2.wgaf@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.