Fitness Coach's Viral Video Shows the True Sweat of Hot Pilates

A recent short video posted online by fitness coach Sophia Cepero, known as @sophiaceperofit, has garnered significant attention for its humorous take on the intensity of Pilates. The video, uploaded on May 18, 2025, shows Cepero performing a hot Pilates exercise, visibly drenched in sweat. The clip opens with an on-screen text overlay stating, "Pilates isn't even that hard," which is then immediately contrasted with a subsequent text, "literally dripping in sweat halfway through class." The visual evidence of her exertion, combined with the ironic text, highlights the challenging nature of the workout. Cepero, who is also the founder of Serenity Swimwear and associated with PILATES ERA, indicated in her video description that the rigorous class took place at Corepower Barre Naples. The video has accumulated over 2.8 million views, nearly 200,000 likes, and over 11,000 shares, demonstrating its viral appeal within the fitness community.

Marie Claire UK

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