Hot Pilates, sometimes called “heated Pilates” is the latest fitness trend going viral on TikTok. You might have seen lycra-clad enthusiasts soaked in a sheen of sweat grinning from ear to ear after completing a stretch session in a heated studio on your “for you” page. But is the practice really all it’s cracked up to be or just an excuse for participants to look, well, hot?
Personally, I love hot yoga and I’ve always enjoyed doing sessions in winter when my motivation to get to a class is usually impacted by the weather. A heated studio provides a guarantee that I’ll be able to raise my body temperature and enjoy the benefits of moving through a series of poses in relative ease due to my muscles being warmed up from the outside.
