05/07/2026
One of my favorite parts of being featured in this recent article on modern fitness trends was witnessing what good journalism actually looks like.
The piece explored everything from Pilates (forever a favorite at WAVE), to nostalgic workouts like Tae Bo, to competitive training styles like Hyrox, to the growing popularity of EMS fitness. But what stood out most wasn’t the trends themselves — it was the willingness to critically evaluate the why behind them.
Too often in health and wellness, conversations become polarized:
✨ “This is the best workout.”
✨ “This modality is dangerous.”
✨ “This trend changes everything.”
But real health science rarely lives in absolutes.
What I appreciated most about this article was the collaboration between journalists, movement specialists, clinicians, and fitness professionals to look at:
• the actual data
• the physiological mechanisms
• the potential benefits
• the limitations
• and who these workouts may or may not be appropriate for
As a physical therapist, I’m less interested in whether something is “trendy” and more interested in:
➡️ Does it help people move better?
➡️ Does it improve strength, capacity, confidence, or longevity?
➡️ Is it sustainable?
➡️ Does it fit the individual in front of us?
At WAVE, we’ve always believed movement isn’t about finding the perfect workout. It’s about finding the right input for the right person at the right time.
And yes — we’ll probably always have a soft spot for Pilates. 😉
Grateful to be included in a conversation that prioritized curiosity over sensationalism and critical thinking over clickbait.
