Mexican actress and fitness influencer Barbara de Regil is at the center of a social media storm—not for her workout tips, but for using an airplane aisle as her personal gym during a long-haul flight. The 37-year-old fitness queen, with over 9 million Instagram followers, Barbara is no stranger to sharing her workouts, but this time her audience wasn’t exactly voluntary.
While most people would settle for light stretches or a walk down the aisle, Barbara went all out with a “body pump” session that turned heads for all the wrong reasons. Online commenters were quick to react, with some labeling her behavior “unbearable” and others joking about the inevitable sweat situation. One user sarcastically awarded her the “Idiot of the Year.”
Fitness Influencer Turns Plane Aisle Into Gym, Sparks Internet Meltdown
The video quickly garnered widespread ridicule online. Many criticized her for what they deemed inconsiderate behavior in an already cramped and shared space. Comments ranged from labeling her “unbearable” to sarcastic jabs like, “Planes don’t have showers, she must stink,” and even an “Idiot of the Year award.”
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Some social media users went further, with comments such as:
“Put them on the No Fly list,” one person commented on X.
“‘Influencers’ cancer to society,” someone else wrote.
“Garbage like this needs to be banned,” read another comment.
@barbara_deregil212 #rutinaencasa #rutinadepompa #gluteo #glutesworkout #gluteoperfecto #barbaraderegil
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But Barbara wasn’t about to take the criticism sitting down. Taking to Instagram, she defended her actions, explaining,
“I was just trying to avoid thrombosis and blood clots after 35 hours in the air. Gotta keep that circulation moving!”
She added that sitting still for too long isn’t an option for her and encouraged others to prioritize their health.
Whether you see Barbara’s workout as a bold commitment to health or an inconsiderate faux pas, one thing is certain: she knows how to get people talking. The controversy has reignited debates about personal boundaries and travel etiquette, sparking laughter, outrage, and everything in between.