Tiktok says men dont belong in Pilates class

[Anonymous]

Yoga helped my DH tremendously post back surgery. Never occurred to me to tell him not to get healthy and shy away from taking care of his health because some crazies believe it's only for women.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For over 35 years I’ve taken group fitness classes, and historically there have barely if ever been men in the classes.

For the past year I’ve been doing reformer pilates, and I think it’s great that men are at the studio, too (in a class of 12, about 1-2 times a week there will be one guy in my class, so not a lot, but regularly).

So often guys are “shamed” about attending fitness classes because for some reason they are considered feminine, so I’ve been pleased that the pilates studio is welcoming to all. In fact, I’ve been pitching to my husband that he should try some classes, as I think it would be a great compliment to his workout routine.

Also, I have never noticed a man grunting or doing anything differently than the women in the classes.

I don’t understand how women would feel this way- historically women were excluded from many sports, why would you want to do the same to men?

Plenty, plenty of women have trauma with men, or just generally dislike being around them for obvious reasons. Not sure why you would be confused about it but a quick search on Tiktok will fill you in

🙄 right back at you. So what do these women do at work, in the grocery store, at the beach/pool, etc where men abound? Occasionally you will see an all female
gym (does Curves still exist?), but the vast majority are co-ed precisely because most women don’t care, if they did then all female
gyms would be more popular. And most women on this thread are not citing past trauma as the reason they don’t want men in their classes, they are citing too sweaty or grunting or farting or whatever. Give me a break.

That's the point, and why women on Tiktok are overwhelmingly annoyed. Because Pilates is known as a female space. Men know this full well and continue to invade these spaces regardless. So women feel like they have very few spaces to go to seek community with other women without the disruption of men. And whenever there are spaces full of women, you can bet men will descend and begin to invade it.

I have been doing reformer pilates for 5 years and have never thought of it my “female only space” … This thread is ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yoga helped my DH tremendously post back surgery. Never occurred to me to tell him not to get healthy and shy away from taking care of his health because some crazies believe it's only for women.

No one is saying that. He just needs to find an all male yoga class or start his own. If he starts his own, he will need to allow women to join though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Exercise is for everyone.

- except Yoga and pilates, which are meant to be women’s spaces, exclusively.

Like all the female gurus in the news for harassing their followers. Oh wait.

Also Joe Pilates was actually all alone in his 100% male jail cell when he started this all, remember?

- audible exhaler PP

[Anonymous]

Pilates instructor here. This thread is wild. Pilates is for everybody. Full stop. Not up for debate.

Beyond Joseph Pilates, many of the leaders and luminaries in the industry were/are (gasp!) men.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s reasonable to have all-women yoga classes. I know that men joining in the classes was one of the main reason I stopped going, years ago. I’m the opposite of a liberal SJW but I did enjoy feeling that the class was a “safe space” in a way and now it’s not. I don’t enjoy random men having their faces up my butt or worse. We didn’t worry about letting out gas or the outline of thick pads in our yoga pants when we’re on our period etc. I can see that there should be classes available to men but there should also be female only classes available.

[Anonymous]

I teach yoga in a space that's welcoming to all.
That said, it's a different energy when it's all women attending my class.
The guys that do are great and seasoned regulars.
Funny thing is that the women are so much better at yoga and the dudes know this and are in awe of how we can twist and bend. Even when I teach yoga sculpt (with weights) the dudes grab the lightest weights.
There's something about yoga that equalizes the genders, or puts the women slightly above. Every dude attending knows this and is there for the stretchy workout. They know they won't be the best yogi there.
Typically, they're working so hard to keep up they're not worrying about checking out the women. And we know this.

[Anonymous]

I'm a 50 year old guy who is in pretty good shape. Husband of 23 years. Dad of two HS boys. Lifting most of my life, running most of my life, very active, etc etc. There is no NEED for a man to go to yoga or pilates class other than to ogle women. I would have to guess that like 9 out of 10 guys that go are perverts. Everything you can do in a class, you can do at home. I do tons of mobility work at home. Now that I'm getting older, I'm actually focusing on more mobility work than weights. Guys...give the women their space. Find a girlfriend or wife that you like to look at.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s reasonable to have all-women yoga classes. I know that men joining in the classes was one of the main reason I stopped going, years ago. I’m the opposite of a liberal SJW but I did enjoy feeling that the class was a “safe space” in a way and now it’s not. I don’t enjoy random men having their faces up my butt or worse. We didn’t worry about letting out gas or the outline of thick pads in our yoga pants when we’re on our period etc. I can see that there should be classes available to men but there should also be female only classes available.

The safe space for me is about actual space. a crowded dance class or Pilates class? all women is safe. If we have a giant gym with 4 people working out then they can be all men and I still feel safe. I think the need for real space is just biological nature. Men grunting is like dog peeing to mark territory.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a 50 year old guy who is in pretty good shape. Husband of 23 years. Dad of two HS boys. Lifting most of my life, running most of my life, very active, etc etc. There is no NEED for a man to go to yoga or pilates class other than to ogle women. I would have to guess that like 9 out of 10 guys that go are perverts. Everything you can do in a class, you can do at home. I do tons of mobility work at home. Now that I'm getting older, I'm actually focusing on more mobility work than weights. Guys...give the women their space. Find a girlfriend or wife that you like to look at.

I’m a 50 year old woman who is active and has 2 HS daughters. Honestly, your response strikes me as lame and performative. Of course, someone learns more and pushes themselves harder in a class with an instructor and peers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I teach yoga in a space that's welcoming to all.
That said, it's a different energy when it's all women attending my class.
The guys that do are great and seasoned regulars.
Funny thing is that the women are so much better at yoga and the dudes know this and are in awe of how we can twist and bend. Even when I teach yoga sculpt (with weights) the dudes grab the lightest weights.
There's something about yoga that equalizes the genders, or puts the women slightly above. Every dude attending knows this and is there for the stretchy workout. They know they won't be the best yogi there.
Typically, they're working so hard to keep up they're not worrying about checking out the women. And we know this.

Yoga sounds very competitive. That's not for me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s reasonable to have all-women yoga classes. I know that men joining in the classes was one of the main reason I stopped going, years ago. I’m the opposite of a liberal SJW but I did enjoy feeling that the class was a “safe space” in a way and now it’s not. I don’t enjoy random men having their faces up my butt or worse. We didn’t worry about letting out gas or the outline of thick pads in our yoga pants when we’re on our period etc. I can see that there should be classes available to men but there should also be female only classes available.

The safe space for me is about actual space. a crowded dance class or Pilates class? all women is safe. If we have a giant gym with 4 people working out then they can be all men and I still feel safe. I think the need for real space is just biological nature. Men grunting is like dog peeing to mark territory.

Need for personal space is a part of European culture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I teach yoga in a space that's welcoming to all.
That said, it's a different energy when it's all women attending my class.
The guys that do are great and seasoned regulars.
Funny thing is that the women are so much better at yoga and the dudes know this and are in awe of how we can twist and bend. Even when I teach yoga sculpt (with weights) the dudes grab the lightest weights.
There's something about yoga that equalizes the genders, or puts the women slightly above. Every dude attending knows this and is there for the stretchy workout. They know they won't be the best yogi there.
Typically, they're working so hard to keep up they're not worrying about checking out the women. And we know this.

This is because women have more relaxin in their bodies than men.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s reasonable to have all-women yoga classes. I know that men joining in the classes was one of the main reason I stopped going, years ago. I’m the opposite of a liberal SJW but I did enjoy feeling that the class was a “safe space” in a way and now it’s not. I don’t enjoy random men having their faces up my butt or worse. We didn’t worry about letting out gas or the outline of thick pads in our yoga pants when we’re on our period etc. I can see that there should be classes available to men but there should also be female only classes available.

How close are you all sitting to one another? I have not experienced this, and frankly, I wouldn’t want a woman so close either. But as grunting and gas, isn’t yoga physical *and* mental. If you are thinking of the noises, I’d kindly suggest refocusing back to your breath and posture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pilates instructor here. This thread is wild. Pilates is for everybody. Full stop. Not up for debate.

Beyond Joseph Pilates, many of the leaders and luminaries in the industry were/are (gasp!) men.

Yes- and they are known abusers!