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Barre exercise classes

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happinessischocolate · 03/01/2023 20:17

Does anyone do barre exercise classes, i quite fancy trying it but don't know what to expect, apparently it's based on ballet?

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happinessischocolate · 04/01/2023 23:35

Thanks all, there's 2 classes at the local gym, one is completely booked up each time and the other has spaces, just need to find out which is the easy class 😁

I find it easier than pilates and yoga; there's much prancing about with small weights but nothing too strenuous at my class.

Prancing about with small weights is totally what I'm looking for 😁

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cillacilla · 04/01/2023 18:49

I did a lot of barre classes last year. My local studio has a beginners class maybe you could see if somewhere near you has one or ask if they have a class that isn't as popular where the instructor can give you a bit more attention and explain the exercises to you? I loved doing barre, after 5 sessions I got really into it and went 2/3 times per week but I'm expecting now and don't have the same energy for it.

sailrunski · 03/01/2023 23:31

I did a barre class this morning in my socks.

I find it easier than pilates and yoga; there's much prancing about with small weights but nothing too strenuous at my class.

Todaynotalways · 03/01/2023 23:26

I wore plates socks (like little soft ballet shoes with grips on the bottom), 3/4 leggings and a gym vest top.

Todaynotalways · 03/01/2023 23:25

I too thought it'd be some lovely, graceful, ballet stretches.

It was brutal. I can't remember the finer point details other than I found it almost impossible and sweated a grim amount despite hardly moving.

And that's coming from someone who did Spinning three times a week and reformer pilates at least once a week.

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happinessischocolate · 03/01/2023 23:22

Thank you, I was imagining a chilled ballet type stretching class but obviously I'm wrong 😂 maybe I'll improve my fitness first

Do you wear trainers or is it socks/bare feet like yoga?

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AngeloMysterioso · 03/01/2023 22:44

I did barrecore when I lived in London (and had no DC and WAY more disposable cash). I thought it was gonna be all gentle and chilled out, but my god it’s a tough workout!

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 03/01/2023 22:09

I went to a few at a fancy yoga place near me, I loved it, but it was intense and an amazing work put fir lower body and core. I wish I could still go, but funds and work get in the way!

milski · 03/01/2023 22:08

Les Mills do Barre and their subscription is 7.99 a month. I never do it s can't comment if it's any good. They also have body balance.

1idea · 03/01/2023 22:06

Peloton app have done barre classes I think. The app is 12.99 per month or you can ask a friend with peloton for a link for 2 months free.