Thousands attend free sunrise pilates

Every Friday at sunrise, thousands gather at Oak Street Beach in Chicago, Illinois, not for a swim — but for planks, leg pullbacks, and community.

The growing crowd is part of Rise Pilates Club, a free weekly fitness event that’s quickly becoming a viral sensation thanks to social media.

Founded by 25-year-old Olivia Santelli, the club aims to make wellness more accessible to everyone in the city.

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Post from Reuters on July 27, 2025