Influencer's Airplane Workout Video Goes Viral; Netizens Have Mixed Reactions

Barbara de Regil, a Mexican actress and fitness influencer, garnered attention when she posted a video of herself working out her entire body on a long airplane ride. With more than 9 million Instagram followers, the former soap opera star is well-known for roles in Rosario Tijeras and Lalola. Local media reported that she and her husband, Fernando Schoenwald, were headed to an undisclosed destination.

A Long Flight Leads to a Workout in the Air

Barbara said the trip was so long, and she was struggling to sit. To pass the time, she filmed herself doing a workout in the airplane aisle. In the video, she starts by running in place and then does squat jumps while wearing pajamas and an eye mask. She jokingly said, “I'm feeling crazy after nearly 35 hours in the air on planes,” explaining her need to stay active.

Video Goes Viral, but People Aren't Happy

The video rapidly became viral on Instagram, but many viewers were not impressed. People began criticizing her for exercising in such a small place. Some comments joked about her hygiene, adding, "Planes don't have showers, she must stink." Others labeled her actions "ridiculous," arguing that everything has its time and place.

Barbara Defends Her Actions

Despite the backlash, Barbara defended herself by saying she wasn't just working out for fun. She explained that she struggles to stay still for long periods and wanted to prevent blood clots. “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,” she said.

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Video Removed, but Still Spreading

After the backlash, Barbara removed the video from her Instagram account, but it was quickly shared again on all social media platforms. In spite of the mixed reaction, the influencer defended her decision to keep moving during the flight.