Part of my overall goals this year are to find new ways to incorporate working out aside of my usual gym and running routine. I’ve started attending Barre Class with Cassidy at The Yoga Loft and enjoy it so much I thought I would share my experience with you!
Not only is Barre Instructor Cassidy in amazing physical shape, but her spirit is so uplifting and positive! We instantly clicked and I knew this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Cass’s energy fills up the room and it makes working out so much more enjoyable.
So what exactly is BARRE?
Barre is a fusion of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Typically classes are about an hour long. Each class begins and ends with a deep, full body stretch. The ballet barre is used as a prop for balance.
Barre class focuses on isometric movements to target the legs, glutes, arms, and abs. It is the combination of muscle contractions and stretching that creates the body type often associated with dancers.
What are some Barre class benefits?
There are so many great benefits of taking Barre. A few results that I noticed on myself are increased flexibility, stamina and strength, and improved posture. If you know me, you know my balance is not the best and I am so clumsy! BUT I am noticing my balance is definitely improving from doing Barre.
What’s also neat about Barre is that the benefits are both physical and mental. When I leave class, I feel empowered and encouraged! My thoughts are more clear and I feel so refreshed and ready to take on the rest of my day.
I hope this gives you an idea of what Barre is all about. This has positively changed my health so I hope this inspires you to try something new when working out! Barre / Body Conditioning with Cass at The Yoga Loft is offered on Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 PM and it is $12 per class. Your first class is FREE, just go in 15 minutes early to create an account!
If you’ve tried Barre before, I would love to hear about your experience.
THANK YOU so much for reading! xx
“Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not merely for others.” Colossians 3:23
I tried a barre class once and loved it!!
Aw good, glad you enjoy it too Joyce!
Johana,
Glad to see you are enjoying your Yoga class, I can tell you first hand it has helped Candi with her injury from playing tennis and she really has benefited from Yoga physically and mentally.
Keep it up 😎😎
That’s awesome Kenny, so glad it’s helped Candi 🙂
Barre sounds like a great workout class to try! I could see it working my core as well as flexibility and balance. Thanks!
yes it definitely does! 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try this for awhile! this looks so fun!
Ooh let me know if you do :)!
I love love love Barre! Low impact workouts like barre have completely changed the game for me!
-Madi xo | http://www.everydaywithmadirae.com
That’s so great Madi! 😀
I’ve never been to a barre class but it looks like a great conditioning workout!
Let me know if you decide to try it 🙂
I’ve never done barre. It looks awesome. I’ll have to give it a try!
I used to be a contributing writer for the Detroit Mom’s Blog and the whole team loved barre classes. I was always curious to try it, but never had the guts to walk in the place. There are some “mommy” activities this Stay At Home Dad will do, but I’m not there….yet
This looks like an amazing class! I used to love Ballet when I was young, especially the Barre Workouts! I think this would take me back!I will have to look this class up in my local area.
I love barre classes!!
I love barre classes but I haven’t done one in so long! I need to get back in the habit!!
never to late to start back up :)! xo
looks like something I would enjoy!! Thank you!
Thats great to hear Tanya 🙂
I’ve heard about barre classes but never felt like trying it until now. Seems like a great workout, thanks for sharing your experience!
An awesome workout for sure!
I love yoga and have been wanting to try barre for a while now!
awesome, let me know how you like it if you try it 🙂
I’ve heard about barre before, but never been to a class. It’s definitely something I’d love to try though and will have to make time for it eventually.
definitely worth going to:)
Love your article about taking barre <3 I loved taking barre so much that I decided to get certified to teach it. If you love it as much as I do, you should look into becoming a certified barre instructor. I took the ABT online barre certification, and it taught me everything I needed to know. If you're interested here's the ABT online barre certification website: http://www.AmericanBarreTechnique.com
Welcome to barre 🙂
omg thats so awesome. I will have to look into this 🙂 thanks for that info!
You’re more fit than me! I need to give barre class a shot.
its so good! i love it 🙂
Holy cow! My balance only grows worse as I get older. I need to sign up for a barre class right now if it will help me improve that!
Looks like a good workout
I wish there was a barre class around me because I have always wanted to try one!
A fusion of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. I definitely need to try this. I’ve never tried Yoga and Pilates, but this fusion definitely looks awesome, and the way you described is perfect.
I have never tired Barre classes but would love to try them now
Never tried barre, but you make it look fun!
That’s great! Sounds energizing
First time to hear about Barre. Thanks for the info.
Oooo now I want to take a bare class!
I never heard of this before. I wonder if these types of classes are offered here in nagoya.
When I am healthier I would love to try a barre class. thanks for sharing all the benefits!!