Is the 3-2-8 Method Really a Good Workout Routine?

Is a combination of Pilates, barre, strength training, and upping your step count enough to get you a “snatched” body in just a few months? TikTokers say, yes.

Natalie Rose, @natalieroseuk, a U.K.-based Pilates and barre instructor and founder of the virtual Body by Barre Studio, took the 3-2-8 workout viral in late 2022 after a brief clip on Tiktok teasing the method wracked up over 1.4 million views.

“My not so secret method that will leave you feeling snatched and strong,” she captioned one six-second clip on Tikok with 2.9 million views, promising results in three short months.

The fitness expert created the 3-2-8 method to help busy fitness enthusiasts get the most out of their workouts in less time, according to her Body by Barre website. It’s more of a workout plan or schedule than a specific workout, involving weekly strength training workouts plus low-impact pilates or barre workouts, and taking an average of 8,000 daily steps. According to Rose, the method offers a variety of benefits, including reduced inflammation, period cycle regulation, and weight loss.