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Pilates is extremely hard, but many people argue it is the absolute best workout, makes you feel so good, and gets you into incredible shape.<\/p>\n
But you know what would make it even better?<\/p>\n
Having a big, fluffy Golden Retriever<\/strong><\/a> there to give you hugs while you do Pilates!<\/p>\n That is exactly what happens in this new video from the account @dukethatgolden featuring Duke, the Golden Retriever<\/a>, accompanying his mom to her private Pilates workout at the Alo Gym.<\/p>\n Duke immediately decides he would like to be best friends with the teacher, jumps on the reformer machine, and starts giving her all the hugs (which she gladly embraces), all while his mom watches.<\/p>\n “He’s obsessed! How did you get up there? She’s trying to teach me, Duke! Let her teach me!” his mom says to him.<\/p>\n Not sure this is going to be the most productive Pilates class for Mom!<\/p>\n “His tail is wagging! Pilates time!” she says as Duke continues to hug her teacher.<\/p>\n Eventually, he gets down, but he is very interested in the reformer machine and how it moves back and forth.<\/p>\n Then we’re guessing that Mom’s friend or teacher takes over the camera, and Duke decides to hug his mom while she tries to do her Pilates workout on the reformer.<\/p>\n She wholly embraces his hugs, even though he is clearly disrupting her workout.<\/p>\n “I’m trying to get snatched!” she says as she hugs Duke, and he has a big smile on his face.<\/p>\n Her friend says, pretending to be Duke, “Mom, you’re already snatched.” Aww Duke! You do know best!<\/p>\n This fluffy, happy Golden<\/a> could not be having a better time at the Alo Gym!<\/p>\n You may be wondering what the Alo Gym is, and you’ve probably seen some influencers or models working out in the very sleek black gym (most likely while decked out from head to toe in Alo gear).<\/p>\n Alo Gym is\u00a0the brand\u2019s invite-only training space.<\/p>\n Celebs, including Glenn Powell and Kendall Jenner, have worked out there before.<\/p>\n There is one in Soho in New York City and Beverly Hills, and it looks like they are dog-friendly spaces!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n Related: Golden Retriever Who’s Obsessed With ‘The Masters Is the Ultimate Golf Buddy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pilates is extremely hard, but many people argue it is the absolute best workout, makes you feel so good, and gets you into incredible shape. But you know what would make it even better? 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