An actress faced backlash after doing a workout in an airplane aisle, with critics labeling her actions disruptive.
Actress slammed for doing full body workout in middle of airplane aisle
Barbara de Regil, who has a large following on Instagram, was traveling with her husband, Fernando Schoenwald.
During the flight, she decided to perform a workout to stretch and stay active.
However, her choice to do an intense workout in the narrow aisle of the plane drew criticism from many on social media.
In videos posted online, Barbara can be seen running in place and doing squat jumps while wearing pajamas and an eye mask.
She defended her actions, explaining that she wanted to avoid issues like thrombosis from sitting too long.
However, the reactions from viewers were largely negative.
Passengers expressed their reactions to the actress’s workout.
Many passengers expressed their discomfort with Barbara’s workout rountine.
Comments flooded social media, with some users calling her actions ridiculous.
One commenter joked that she must not have showered, while another labeled her the “Idiot of the Year.”
Critics suggested that exercising in such a confined space was inappropriate and inconsiderate to others on the flight.
Barbara’s husband appeared unfazed by her routine, remaining seated and scrolling through his phone during her workout.
Entitled fame seeker. The flight attendant should’ve told her to sit down ASAP, one user said.
I don’t think she did it for exercise benefits though–only attention. Why are these people so darned thirsty? The second user commented.
Stop calling them “influencers” and refer to them as what they are, paid narcissists, the third user wrote.
I actually think it’s a great idea to get some stretches and/or work out in on long flights. What’s the prob? Another said.
Look at the size of her FEET ! Instead of flying to her destination, she could paddle her way there, someone said.
The actress defended her actions, explaining her concern for health issues.
Despite the backlash, Barbara stood by her decision to exercise in the aisle.
She explained that after spending nearly 35 hours traveling, she felt restless and needed to move.
“Those movements are to avoid thrombosis,” she said. “I can’t sit for that long.”
Her comments aimed to highlight the importance of staying active during long flights, especially to prevent health issues.
Barbara also mentioned that she was simply trying to unwind after a long journey.
She believes that it is essential to maintain fitness, even while traveling.
However, the way she chose to do this sparked a debate about what is acceptable behavior in public spaces, particularly on airplanes.
Barbara de Regil is known for sharing her workout routines and fitness tips with her 9 million Instagram followers.
As a fitness influencer, she often promotes an active lifestyle and encourages her fans to stay fit.