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Corridos and Pilates: How a Latina-led Space Widens Access

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 in In the News

This article originally appeared on Axios on January 29, 2026.

Banda and corridos pulse through Mamacitas del Mat, a Pilates series in San Antonio blending movement and culture to make the practice feel more inclusive.

Why it matters: Pilates has widely recognized health benefits, but high costs and marketing that sells it as a luxury fitness experience can be barriers for some...

"High price points, intimidating studio aesthetics, lack of language access, and narrow marketing imagery all quietly signal, 'This isn't for you,'" Araceli De Leon, a content and education manager at the American Council on Exercise, tells Axios...

Read the full article here.