TikTok isn’t short on fitness trends, but few have stood the test of time like Move With Nicole. With over 4.5 million YouTube subscribers and counting, the former Latin Ballroom dancer has become something of a cult icon within the online Pilates space. Her workouts are free, accessible, and, according to the women on my TikTok feed, wildly effective.
With statistics highlighting that over half of us now prefer to get a sweat on from home, I was curious to understand what makes Nicole’s classes so special, especially because I’ve always been a little sceptical about YouTube Pilates myself. Having tried many, I find them to be a great stand-in when I’m travelling or can’t make it to a studio class, but I’ve always struggled to feel the same deep burn, focus and sense of achievement that I get from the in-person experience. For me, it’s just too easy to skip reps, lose form, or press pause when a notification pings.
