S/o Cult fitness classes - which ones are going to last?

[Anonymous]

Another post called soulcycle and orange theory cults. I love barre classes….does this mean I’m in a cult and just don’t know it?!

What classes/studios do you think are cult like and which aren’t? Which are going to last and which are going to fizzle out?

[Anonymous]

I've been doing Barre for 6 years, not a cult at all. It doesn't have that same cult-like atmosphere or personality types.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been doing Barre for 6 years, not a cult at all. It doesn't have that same cult-like atmosphere or personality types.

Would you recommend it for someone who is looking to get toned? I am not looking to lose weight but my body changed post pregnancy and want to tone up butt primarily. I have never worked out in my life so am lost as to how to go about it.

[Anonymous]

There have been cult fitness classes for the last 30 years. The overall concept isn't going anywhere. They last as long as they are profitable, so Billy Blanks isn't putting out Tae Bo classes anymore but others have stepped in.

Personally I think people see a bunch of people having success with something and throwing themselves into it and they call it a cult because on some level, they either 1) want to feel superior about whatever fitness thing they do or 2) want to feel better about the fact that they don't do anything at all. And I used to be a number 2!

I have a peloton and am fully in the 'cult' and have been amazed at how much people want to talk down about it. I mean its not hurting anyone, and for a lot of people like me it has changed their life in a very positive way! I really feel like calling these things culty is just a projection of whatever insecurities a person has.

[Anonymous]

Whatever happened to step classes?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There have been cult fitness classes for the last 30 years. The overall concept isn't going anywhere. They last as long as they are profitable, so Billy Blanks isn't putting out Tae Bo classes anymore but others have stepped in.

Personally I think people see a bunch of people having success with something and throwing themselves into it and they call it a cult because on some level, they either 1) want to feel superior about whatever fitness thing they do or 2) want to feel better about the fact that they don't do anything at all. And I used to be a number 2!

I have a peloton and am fully in the 'cult' and have been amazed at how much people want to talk down about it. I mean its not hurting anyone, and for a lot of people like me it has changed their life in a very positive way! I really feel like calling these things culty is just a projection of whatever insecurities a person has.

NP. I think you are being overly defensive. To me, Peloton is absolutely a cult and you describe it in a very culty way. It is a specifically branded kind of exercise that is reputed to be better than other kinds. It is expensive. People who are into it talk about it A LOT and if someone is a Peloton person, they let you know about it really quickly. It may have changed your life in a positive way, but frankly, if you asked most cult members about their experience while they were still in the cult.

What all these things seem to have in common is that their adherents elevate the exercise to being above other exercise. You could ride a regular bike and experience success exercising. Peloton clearly works great for you, which is great for you, but you have clearly moved from your own category 2 to category 1.

OP, I like barre and it’s been good for toning for me. I think most fitness fads live on in some way. I have a friend who goes to Jazzercise, which I didn’t even know was possible in 2022!

[Anonymous]

I love peloton (I use the app only, no bike) and I do think it’s been great for me. I don’t care if other people hate it and don’t put down other people’s fitness routines / classes- whatever works for them. I may have tried what they do (eg I tried Orange Theory and didn’t like it at all) and don’t like it for me, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work for others.
There are always people who think their way or their “thing” is the best way and think what everyone else is doing sucks. That’s not limited to Peloton or fitness. Look at this forum, private vs public school, beach vs Disney vs cruising, DC vs MD vs Va.

[Anonymous]

The cults change but they always remain.

/former solidcore junkie.

[Anonymous]

I am 100% addicted to CorePower yoga. Just completed my 1600th class- in 5 years. Hope it never goes away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The cults change but they always remain.

/former solidcore junkie.

+1 from a fellow former solidcore junkie (I miss it desperately sometimes, though, truth be told)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been doing Barre for 6 years, not a cult at all. It doesn't have that same cult-like atmosphere or personality types.

Would you recommend it for someone who is looking to get toned? I am not looking to lose weight but my body changed post pregnancy and want to tone up butt primarily. I have never worked out in my life so am lost as to how to go about it.

np - I've been doing Barre since 2008. Not a cult. Great way to get toned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been doing Barre for 6 years, not a cult at all. It doesn't have that same cult-like atmosphere or personality types.

Would you recommend it for someone who is looking to get toned? I am not looking to lose weight but my body changed post pregnancy and want to tone up butt primarily. I have never worked out in my life so am lost as to how to go about it.

I tried it. Doing heavy weights instead - more effective.

[Anonymous]

There is a podcast called "Sounds Like a Cult" - they talk about runners, Soul Cycle and other groups

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've been doing Barre for 6 years, not a cult at all. It doesn't have that same cult-like atmosphere or personality types.

Would you recommend it for someone who is looking to get toned? I am not looking to lose weight but my body changed post pregnancy and want to tone up butt primarily. I have never worked out in my life so am lost as to how to go about it.

I tried it. Doing heavy weights instead - more effective.

Heavy weights for toning her butt? Seriously? Please explain routine for this.

[Anonymous]

I've been doing crossfit for years and love it - I hope it doesn't go anywhere. Only thing that helped to tone my body