A long haul flight turned into a mid-air fitness class.
An actress has faced criticism after being filmed doing a cardio workout during a flight.
Barbara de Regil, an influencer known for her roles in Mexican soap operas like Cabo (2021) and Rosario Tijeras (2016), frequently shares workout routines with her millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok.
At 37 years old, she seems to prioritize her fitness, even at 30,000 feet, as shown in a video that has gone viral on social media.
@estilodf Bárbara de Regil hace ejercicio en pleno vuelo y lo comparte en sus redes con el mensaje “Ya en la loca después de casi 35 horas arriba de aviones. 🏃🏽♀️👀✈️ CC: @barbaraderegil #barbara #barbaraderegil #barbaradelregil #regil #barbaraderegilchallenge #vuelo #ejercicio #volar #marderegil #deregil #rosariotijeras #rosario #tijeras #rosariotijeras3 #mexico ♬ sonido original – EstiloDF
The clip features her in pajamas and an eyemask, standing in the aisle of a plane while her husband, Fernando Schoenwald, is seen in the background on his phone.
It’s unclear which airline they were flying with or their destination, but de Regil reportedly mentioned feeling “crazy” after nearly 35 hours of travel.
While it’s common for passengers to stretch or walk around to relieve tightness during a flight, de Regil took it a step further by performing an intense full-body workout that included running in place and squat jumps.
Many viewers seemed unimpressed by her dedication to exercising in such an unusual setting.
“How uncomfortable for people,” one TikTok user remarked about the workout video. Others speculated that it might have been a joke or a publicity stunt.
Some comments pointed out that she likely smelled unpleasant after the workout, according to the New York Post.
Others noted that no flight lasts 35 hours, suggesting de Regil was likely referring to her total travel time if she had taken consecutive long-haul flights.
However, not everyone found her actions odd. Several viewers expressed admiration for her dedication.
“If we were all this focused and committed to our goals… we would go far,” one comment stated.
De Regil reportedly mentioned, “Those movements that you see, hahaha, are to avoid thrombosis and, above all, I don’t know about you, but I can’t sit for that long,” as reported by the New York Post.
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