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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Katie Sims

I was sceptical of the viral 3-2-1 method - but after extensive research, have decided to use it to plan my workouts. Here's why

A woman trying the 3-2-1 workout method.

Love them or hate them, trending TikTok workouts won’t be going anywhere this year - and as we kick into 2025, there’s a new(ish) kid on the block. Meet the 3-2-1 workout method, the latest trend promising improved muscle strength, better stamina, and all-around better results from our fitness regimes.

The concept is pretty simple and asks participants to aim for three strength training workouts, two Pilates sessions, and one cardio workout each week. And while the method isn't necessarily anything new - it's been popping up on social media since around 2021 - it's recently gained traction as people search for ways to refresh their fitness routines this year. (Case in point: A quick search of the 3-2-1 method on TikTok will show you hundreds of videos of people swearing by this method for fast-acting results).

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