Swiftie Liftie Turns Taylor Swift Songs Into a Full-Body Workout in Phoenix
In a glowing studio in Phoenix, something unusual is happening. 33 people are singing at the top of their lungs, moving in sync, and sweating hard but they aren’t at a concert or karaoke bar. They’re working out.
This is Swiftie Liftie, a fitness class where Taylor Swift’s music isn’t just background noise, it’s the backbone of the entire experience. Every squat, lunge, and hold is tied to lyrics fans already know by heart. Emotional bridges cue longer holds. Explosive choruses push bodies through power moves. And no one is expected to stay quiet.
For many who attend, this isn’t just exercise. It’s release. It’s a connection. It’s an hour where stress fades, voices rise, and people feel themselves fully.
A Workout Powered by Taylor Swift’s Music
Swiftie Liftie takes place at Groundwork Phoenix, a studio usually known for its dark lighting and serious strength training atmosphere. But when instructor Alexy Posner walks in, the mood changes instantly. Neon lights glow brighter. The bass hits harder. And Taylor Swift takes over the room.
Posner started Swiftie Liftie about a year ago as a once-a-month passion project. She loved fitness, she loved Taylor Swift, and she wondered what would happen if she combined the two. What she didn’t expect was how quickly the class would explode in popularity.
What began as a fun experiment soon became one of the studio’s most in-demand classes. Spots sell out within minutes. Waitlists stretch nearly as long as the room itself. Some fans set alarms just to grab a place.
The workout blends full-body strength training with rhythmic movement. Dumbbells are tucked beneath benches. Squats hit during choruses. Core work intensifies during emotional lyrics. At times, the burn is real — but so is the laughter echoing across the room.
Posner sets the tone before the first song even plays.
“I don’t care if you modify, take breaks, or change the move,” she tells participants. “The one non-negotiable is if you know the lyrics, you sing.”
One class became legendary among regulars: ten straight minutes of hip thrusts set to “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) (10 Minute Version).”
“That was savage,” Posner admits. “Everyone was dying but laughing the whole time.”
How Swiftie Liftie Became a Community, Not Just a Class
Each Swiftie Liftie session comes with its own theme, keeping things fresh and exciting. Some classes focus on album battles. Others explore different eras of Swift’s career. December brought a festive “Merry Spicy Swiftmas,” while past themes have celebrated love stories, heartbreak, confidence, and personal growth.
But beyond the playlists and choreography, something deeper has formed.
People start recognising each other. Small talk turns into a real conversation. Strangers begin cheering one another on through tough sets. Over time, workout buddies turn into friends and sometimes much more.
Posner says she hears the same stories again and again.
“People come up to me and say, ‘You’ve introduced me to my best friends,’” she says. “That’s the part that means everything to me.”
For many participants, Swiftie Liftie feels like a safe space, a place where they don’t have to shrink themselves or worry about being judged. Singing loudly, moving imperfectly, and showing up exactly as they are is not just allowed, it’s encouraged.
Taylor Swift’s music plays a huge role in that. For years, fans have leaned on her songs through heartbreak, joy, grief, and growth. Pairing those lyrics with movement creates something powerful, a shared emotional release that feels both personal and collective.
As Posner puts it, “There’s a Taylor song for everything you’re feeling. That’s why this works.”
Taking the Swiftie Liftie Movement Beyond Phoenix
The demand for Swiftie Liftie has grown so fast that keeping it confined to one Phoenix studio is no longer realistic. Five-minute sellouts and overflowing waitlists pushed Posner to think bigger.
Starting in February, Swiftie Liftie will expand beyond Arizona, with plans to bring the class to major cities like New York and Los Angeles. Outdoor events are also in the works, allowing up to 150 people to move and sing together at once.
New brand partnerships will help support the expansion, and Posner is inviting studio owners across the country to bring Swiftie Liftie into their own spaces.
“If you own a studio and want a Swiftie Liftie class, call me,” she says. “I’ll travel.”
For Posner, the growth isn’t about numbers or trends. It’s about spreading joy.
“Life is hard,” she says. “People need spaces where they can feel accepted, feel strong, and feel happy, even if it’s just for an hour.”
As the music plays and voices rise, Swiftie Liftie proves that a workout doesn’t have to feel like punishment. Sometimes, it can feel like freedom, one lyric, one rep, and one shared smile at a time.
And for these fans, lifting weights to Taylor Swift isn’t just fitness. It’s a community. It’s joy. And it’s proof that movement can be as emotional as it is physical.
