Barre classes= least friendly people?

[Anonymous]

Good article overall, but of particular relevance is paragraph 16, last sentence. It jumped out at me because it’s so true.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/aug/02/athleisure-barre-kale-tyranny-ideal-woman-labour

[Anonymous]

I've encountered that in many different work-out environments, OP. It's just the make-up of the class. Sometimes it happens.

[Anonymous]

I'd say my barre class in NJ is pretty friendly (this isn't the south so people are less overtly friendly in general here) but we are there for a workout not to mingle. People are in there to work hard, in a limited time frame, so discussions are kept to a minimum before the music starts up and yes, we watch the mirrors closely so we can adequately adjust our form. It's not meant to be rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a barre bitch, I am more friendly in other classes like yoga but at barre I focus on myself, my form, the mirror. I think what does it is that the mirrors and the poses make you super conscious of the fact that if you want to have efficient movements you need to be very precise and each move kinda of have to look good (not the purpose but if you look good you are more likely to be positioned properly).

Anyway, long story short: not the best time to be your most goofy loud self. I want to be quiet and focus

During the class, sure, but I think OP meant before and after. Why would you assume she meant wanting to chat while class was going on?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good article overall, but of particular relevance is paragraph 16, last sentence. It jumped out at me because it’s so true.

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/aug/02/athleisure-barre-kale-tyranny-ideal-woman-labour

Good article. On point in many ways. I think it attracts people who are into appearance more v. training for an athletic event such as a marathon

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a barre bitch, I am more friendly in other classes like yoga but at barre I focus on myself, my form, the mirror. I think what does it is that the mirrors and the poses make you super conscious of the fact that if you want to have efficient movements you need to be very precise and each move kinda of have to look good (not the purpose but if you look good you are more likely to be positioned properly).

Anyway, long story short: not the best time to be your most goofy loud self. I want to be quiet and focus

During the class, sure, but I think OP meant before and after. Why would you assume she meant wanting to chat while class was going on?

You know, in Zumba you have a big smile on your face, if you mess up you laugh with the neighbor you almost bumped into, other classes have a bit more if that “we are in it together smile” that barrre class hasn’t for some reason. Although I def smile at my neighbor in barre classe when we collapse in exhaustion i think the mood is overall more serious an dintense

[Anonymous]

I think it also varies studio by studio. My Pure Barre studio is amazing- you walk in and the whole vibe of the studio is happy and positive and fun. People are very welcoming and there is always a "hum" of people talking right before class. I have had friends go to other studios in the DMV and this was not the case. A lot of it comes down to the enviornment that the studio owners create.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it also varies studio by studio. My Pure Barre studio is amazing- you walk in and the whole vibe of the studio is happy and positive and fun. People are very welcoming and there is always a "hum" of people talking right before class. I have had friends go to other studios in the DMV and this was not the case. A lot of it comes down to the enviornment that the studio owners create.

Which studio?

[Anonymous]

Who cares? You're there to get a good workout, not lick each other's ass.

[Anonymous]

I did a couple barre classes at a studio in Bethesda and no one even said hi. Not to mention barre is the most boring class I ever took. All the classes at my regular gym, everyone at least says hello. I know you are there to work out, so am I but can still be friendly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did a couple barre classes at a studio in Bethesda and no one even said hi. Not to mention barre is the most boring class I ever took. All the classes at my regular gym, everyone at least says hello. I know you are there to work out, so am I but can still be friendly.

Oh no! Call the authorities immediately. Alert the Washington Post. This is madness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did a couple barre classes at a studio in Bethesda and no one even said hi. Not to mention barre is the most boring class I ever took. All the classes at my regular gym, everyone at least says hello. I know you are there to work out, so am I but can still be friendly.

I know what you mean. I found it bizarre when I joined a barre studio. Now, I’m probably guilty of the same because I’ve gotten used to the culture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it also varies studio by studio. My Pure Barre studio is amazing- you walk in and the whole vibe of the studio is happy and positive and fun. People are very welcoming and there is always a "hum" of people talking right before class. I have had friends go to other studios in the DMV and this was not the case. A lot of it comes down to the enviornment that the studio owners create.

Which studio?

Pure Barre Fairfax! Come tuck with the nice people!

[Anonymous]

I find the Barre3 studio I go to, to be very friendly. Some people are quiet and more focused but nobody comes off as bitchy/snobby. I used to belong to frequent a Bar Method studio, with a much more unfriendly atmosphere.

[Anonymous]

I find my barre studio to be friendly and chatty. Before class, a bunch of us regulars chat. If anyone new who is sitting near us join in our conversation, great! We've met some new people that way.

But at least from my experience, us regulars who chat and smile are "older" (40s +) and we are not super concerned with the totally skinny, perfect look. KWIM? We are just normal middle-aged women.