Look, I'm just gonna say it.

I've been seeing these celebrity workout classes EVERYWHERE lately. Like, my entire For You page is just famous trainers promising I'll get abs like Hailey Bieber or legs like Sydney Sweeney.

So naturally, I had to try them.

But here's the catch - I'm not some fitness influencer with a home gym and matching workout sets. I'm just a regular person who gets winded walking up subway stairs and considers stretching while watching Netflix as "yoga."

I spent the last month testing out these viral celebrity classes, and wow... some things need to be said.

The Pilates Class That Made Me Question Everything

First up: the reformer Pilates class that literally every celebrity swears by. You know the one. Kendall does it. Hailey does it. Even celebrity morning routine TikToks feature it.

I walked into this fancy studio thinking I'd gracefully glide through some elegant movements.

Wrong.

Within five minutes, my legs were literally shaking. Not cute, controlled shaking either. Like, full-on earthquake vibes.

The instructor kept saying things like "feel the burn in your powerhouse" and I'm over here like... my powerhouse is filing a restraining order against me.

The class cost $45 for 50 minutes. That's almost a dollar per minute of suffering.

But here's what surprised me - I actually felt amazing afterward? Like, sore but in that "I did something good for myself" way. And my posture was weirdly better for like three days.

Boxing Class: When Celebrities Want to Feel Badass

Next, I tried one of those trendy boxing classes. You know, the ones with mood lighting and a DJ and everyone looking like they stepped out of an athleisure ad.

This is apparently how Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima stay in shape. So obviously I thought I'd channel my inner supermodel.

Reality check: I spent most of the class trying not to punch myself in the face.

The coordination required? Insane. You're supposed to be doing these complex combinations while also maintaining proper form and somehow looking sexy while drenched in sweat.

I looked like a confused baby deer having a seizure.

But honestly? It was SO fun. Like, way more fun than I expected. There's something weirdly therapeutic about punching stuff to Dua Lipa.

Cost: $38 per class. Worth it for the endorphins alone, tbh.

The Yoga Class That Broke My Brain

Okay so I thought yoga would be my safe space. Celebrities are always posting their zen morning yoga sessions, looking all peaceful and bendy.

I signed up for what I thought was a "beginner-friendly flow."

Lies.

Everyone else in class was doing these impossible poses while I'm struggling to touch my toes. The instructor kept walking around making "adjustments" which is code for "wow, you're really bad at this."

At one point, we were supposed to "find our edge" and I'm like... my edge found me and it's telling me to go home.

But weirdly, I left feeling super calm? Even though I spent half the class in child's pose pretending to be "listening to my body."

The whole main character energy thing makes so much more sense now. There's definitely something to this whole mindful movement situation.

The Dance Cardio Disaster

Remember when Tracy Anderson training was THE thing? Well, dance cardio classes are still huge in the celebrity fitness world.

I thought I could handle it. I mean, I've been to weddings. I can dance.

Nope.

This class was FAST. Like, learn-an-entire-choreographed-routine-in-60-seconds fast. Meanwhile I'm still trying to figure out which foot goes where.

Everyone else looked like they were auditioning for a music video. I looked like I was being attacked by invisible bees.

The instructor had that same energy as those people in influencer house content - like, aggressively positive and perfectly coordinated at all times.

But you know what? By the end, I didn't even care that I looked ridiculous. I was having too much fun.

Cost: $32 per class. Honestly worth it just for the confidence boost of not caring what I look like.

The Spin Class From Hell

SoulCycle. Flywheel. All those celebrity-favorite cycling studios.

I've been avoiding these for YEARS because they seemed cult-y. But I finally caved and tried one.

And honestly? It IS kind of cult-y.

Everyone's super into it. The instructor is screaming motivational quotes. There's candles. The music is SO LOUD. Someone next to me was literally crying (in a good way?).

I felt like I accidentally joined a very athletic religion.

My legs hurt for four days afterward. FOUR DAYS.

But I get why celebrities love it. There's something about being in a dark room, pedaling to the beat, completely in your own world. It's like therapy but you're also getting a killer workout.

Price tag: $40 per class. Ouch. But I kinda want to go back?

What I Actually Learned

Here's the thing nobody tells you about celebrity workout classes.

They're expensive. Like, really expensive. If you did one every day, you'd spend more on fitness than rent.

But they're also... kind of worth it? At least sometimes?

The energy in these classes is different from working out alone or even at a regular gym. Everyone's committed. The instructors are actually good. The vibes are immaculate.

Plus, there's something motivating about doing the same workout as people you see on your Instagram feed. It makes it feel more achievable somehow.

The Real Talk Section

Do you NEED these classes to get fit? Absolutely not.

Can you get similar results from free YouTube videos and outdoor runs? Definitely.

But are they fun and motivating and sometimes exactly what you need? Yeah, actually.

I think the key is finding what works for YOUR life and budget. Maybe that's one fancy class a week as a treat. Maybe it's trying the viral TikTok workouts at home.

The whole quarter life crisis thing often includes this pressure to have the "perfect" workout routine. But honestly? Any movement is good movement.

My Ranking (From Someone Who's Not a Fitness Expert)

Most Fun: Boxing class, hands down. Something about punching things just hits different.

Best Workout: Reformer Pilates. I felt muscles I didn't know existed.

Most Zen: Yoga, obviously. Even though I was terrible at it.

Best Bang for Buck: Dance cardio. Cheaper and still super effective.

Most Cult-y: Spin class. But like, in an oddly appealing way?

The Bottom Line

After trying all these celebrity-favorite workouts, here's my honest take.

These classes aren't magic. You're not gonna look like Bella Hadid after one session. Or ten sessions. Or probably ever, because genetics are a thing.

But they ARE genuinely good workouts. And sometimes paying for a class motivates you more than a free option would. And that's okay.

The whole fitness industry loves to make us feel like we need expensive equipment and exclusive classes. But really, the best workout is the one you'll actually do.

Whether that's a $45 Pilates class or following along with a free YouTube video in your living room.

Would I do these classes again? Some of them, yeah. When I can afford it and when I need that extra push.

But I've also learned that regular workouts at home are totally valid. And so is taking rest days. And so is prioritizing other things in your budget.

The adult friendship dynamics around fitness can be weird too - like, there's pressure to keep up with friends who go to these classes all the time. But your fitness journey is yours.

So if you're curious about trying a celebrity workout class? Go for it. Just maybe start with one of the cheaper options first.

And bring water. Like, so much water.

Has anyone else tried these classes? Or am I the only one who showed up to Pilates thinking it would be easy? Let me know in the comments - I need to know I'm not alone in this struggle.