India, Feb. 5 -- Body goals look different for everyone. From heavily bulked, barbell-built physiques and mirror 'gymrat era' selfies to dramatic before-and-after transformations, the ideal body on Instagram and in celebrity culture has constantly evolved, with every era defining fitness on its own terms. After years of excess flexing, the definition has softened. They are less about how much you can lift, more about how you look. This season, toned arms, especially, have taken centre stage. But not in the gym-bro biceps or bodybuilding triceps kind, but the kind you notice in sleeveless dresses, oversized tees, strapless gowns, and mirror selfies that aren't even workout content. You see it on actor Alaya F, who regularly posts flexing her shoulders workouts. On actor Ananya Panday, whose visible upper-body strength suggests muscle training that prioritises endurance. On singer Dua Lipa, whose arms read less gym and more former-athlete-who-never-stopped-moving. This isn't accidental, but instead marks a clear shift in how fitness, and wellness more broadly, is being understood. One reason arms have taken over the fitness conversation is that the training methods that build them align with where wellness culture is headed. "After years of intensity-first workouts, people are physically and mentally tired. High-impact routines spike cortisol, increase injury risk, and often lead to burnout. Low-impact training, by contrast, is easier to sustain," says Pilates expert Swati Chaurasia. That is the reason we see a rise in this fitness trend. Swati adds that she has seen a clear shift in what clients want. "People aren't asking how fast they can change their bodies anymore," she says. "They're asking how to feel stronger without feeling like quitting. For such requirements, Pilates works because it builds strength slowly." Pilates, swimming, resistance training with lighter weights, and sports like tennis demand precision, coordination, and endurance. From a health standpoint, they don't stretch the body to its extreme, and the benefits are significant with improved joint stability, better posture and balance, reduced injury risk and a higher adherence over time....