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Exclusive | I took the first-of-its-kind ‘Pistols and Pilates’ class — and it left me sweating bullets

Nypost · · 972 words · By Georgia Worrell
self-defense Cultural Stereotypes Female Empowerment
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I took the first-of-its-kind ‘Pistols and Pilates’ class — and it left me sweating bullets See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Techniques found 3
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What happened

I took the first-of-its-kind ‘Pistols and Pilates’ class — and it left me sweating bullets See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleCHICAGO — This fitness class had me sweating bullets.

Common ground

Nothing quite prepared me for going from pelvic tilts to learning how to grip a pistol — and then testing my aim at a firing range — all in the course of a Friday night.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Fear, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Appeal to Fear 70% confidence
Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Glittering Generalities 60% confidence
Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Vivian Tadros, owner of Olive Pilates Studio and co-host of the event.”
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The New York Post, AOL, and Twin Cities News Talk all identify Vivian Tadros as the owner of Olive Pilates Studio and a co-host of the event.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · It was also built around challenging stereotypes, according to Vivian Tadros, owner of Olive Pilates Studio and co-host of the event. “Pilates ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/i-took-the-first-of-it…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · It was also built around challenging stereotypes, according to Vivian Tadros, owner of Olive Pilates Studio and co-host of the event. “Pilates ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/took-first-kind-pistols-pilates…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · According to Vivian Tadros, the owner of the Olive Pilates Studio and the co host of the event, pilates has been known just to be for women ...
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/460-jon-justice-on-twin-citie…
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Claim 2: “Manager Aseel Halloub, creator of the guns-to-guns concept”
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The New York Post, AOL, and an Instagram post all identify Aseel Halloub as the manager of Eagle Sports Range and the creator of the concept.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... Manager Aseel Halloub, creator of the guns-to-guns concept, said the class is aimed at empowering women. “In the gun world, you do have a lot of ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/took-first-kind-pistols-pilates…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 23, 2026 ... ... Pilates world since Eagle Sports Range recently started advertising its special classes. Manager Aseel Halloub, creator of the guns-to-guns ...
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXeGVqkDXoP/
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago ... ... Pilates world since Eagle Sports Range recently started advertising its special classes. Manager Aseel Halloub, creator of the guns-to-guns ...
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/i-took-the-first-of-it…
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Claim 3: “a first-of-its-kind, women-only “Pistols and Pilates” class in the Chicago suburb of Oak Forest, Ill.”
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The claim is reported by the New York Post, AOL, and a Facebook post from Georgia Royale, all confirming a women-only 'Pistols and Pilates' class in Oak Forest, Illinois.
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · But that's just what I did during a first-of-its-kind, women-only “Pistols and Pilates” class in the Chicago suburb of Oak Forest, Ill.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/i-took-the-first-of-it…
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Georgia Royale from the New York Post here in Oak Forest, Illinois where pistols and Pilates is turning heads with its unexpected mix of fitness ...
https://www.facebook.com/NYPost/videos/i-took-the-first-of-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · But that's just what I did during a first-of-its-kind, women-only “Pistols and Pilates” class in the Chicago suburb of Oak Forest, Ill. New ...
https://www.aol.com/articles/took-first-kind-pistols-pilates…
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Claim 4: “a two-hour gun-safety course from tough-as-nails range trainer Nora Elkhatib.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general search results for the name 'Nora' (Wikipedia, apartments, lighting) and does not mention Nora Elkhatib or her role as a range trainer for this event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nora Lighting is a leading manufacturer of LED luminaires for residential, commercial, and institutional applications.
https://noralighting.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nora or Norah is a feminine given name. It mainly originates as a short form of Honora (also Honoria), a common Anglo-Norman name, ultimately derived from the Latin word Honor (with that meaning). [1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nora_(name)
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web search NEUTRAL — College living at the University of Washington takes on a whole new meaning when you live at NORA student apartments in Seattle! We’re all about convenience, comfort, and community — a top-notch off-c…
https://liveatnora.com/
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Claim 5: “nationwide participation [in Pilates] growing 40% since 2019”
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Two independent sources (PIX11 and BODYBAR Pilates) confirm that Pilates participation has grown by approximately 40% since 2019.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cassey Ho (born January 16, 1987) is an American entrepreneur, fashion designer, inventor, and social media fitness entrepreneur with a YouTube channel and a website that sells fitness apparel. She is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassey_Ho
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pilates For Indie Rockers is a fitness video that matches a traditional pilates workout with contemporary indie rock music and attitude. The DVD features certified yoga instructor Chaos running a mat-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates_for_Indie_Rockers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Solidcore (stylised as [solidcore]) is a fitness company headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia, operating 160+ studios across the United States. Founded in 2013 in Washington, D.C., the company focuses o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidcore
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Claim 6: “Eagle Sports Range recently started advertising its special classes.”
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Multiple sources (New York Post, AOL) state that Eagle Sports Range started advertising these classes, and a separate web result shows specific dates for the classes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Being barefoot is the state of not wearing any footwear. There are health benefits and some risks associated with going barefoot. Shoes, while they offer protection, can limit the flexibility, streng…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hooping (also called hula hooping or hoop dance) is the manipulation of and artistic movement or dancing with a hoop (or hoops). Hoops can be made of metal, wood, or plastic. Hooping combines technica…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hooping
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Saint Michael's College (St. Mikes) is a private Catholic college in Colchester, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1904 by the Society of Saint Edmund, it grants Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Scie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Michael's_College
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Claim 7: “Women have become one of the fastest-growing groups of gun owners in the country, with around 20% packing heat since 2019 – up from the 16% who were strapped in between 2013-2018, according to a Gallup poll.”
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While one web search result mentions women gun ownership at 20%, it does not mention the specific 16% (2013-2018) range or the Gallup poll attribution provided in the claim. The other provided evidence for this claim is irrelevant (e.g., Wikipedia entries for Gallup, NM).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gallup, Inc. is an American multinational analytics and advisory company based in Washington, D.C. Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the company became known for conducting public opinion polls worldw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallup,_Inc.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gallup is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of 21,899 as of the 2020 census. A substantial percentage of its population is Native American, with residents from th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallup,_New_Mexico
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 6, 1956. Incumbent Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower and his running mate, incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon, were re-ele…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_United_States_presidentia…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.