For decades pilates has been a popular form of exercise for fitness enthusiasts and celebrities alike. While it was first invented by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow helped really popularize it in the early 2000s. In the last decade, the popular fitness modality took a back seat to other forms of exercise like HIIT, weightlifting, and beyond. But in recent years pilates has taken back its crown as the favorite form of fitness once again, a new report from ClassPass confirms.