Barre classes as main fitness?

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the info, Barre3 poster. Maybe I’ll try an intro package at Barre3 and see how I like it.

A good friend of mine tried classpass for a few months before she figured out which studio she wanted to get a membership with - so that is a great idea as well.

I think that once you find the workout you love, be it Barre3 or another studio, you'll feel justified spending the monthly membership fee. Especially when you consider how much money you've probably wasted over the years with memberships you never used, with gyms you hated. I know that's the case for me at least.

My Barre3 membership (unlimited) is about $4 a day, less than a Starbucks Latte. I'd venture to guess that most boutique fitness studios probably come in around that same "daily rate", give or take a couple of bucks.

Which Barre3 studio do you belong to that is $120/mo? The one in Bethesda is $150/mo and Spring Valley is higher. Thanks!

I used to live in Bethesda, but am now in Southern California - hence the price differential. That said, $150 is still not bad! that's another $1 a day.

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Anonymous wrote:Not enough cardio. And frankly not even great for strength training. It’s mostly a place to parade expensive yoga pants and cosmetic surgery.

I agree and yes I have been to barre. The fact is you need some kind of cardio and getting your heart rate up to keep weight off. Barre and some walks aren’t going to do it especially as you age.

Not everyone has to lose weight. I’m already at my ideal weight. Barre keeps me strong and toned.

Except it doesn't keep your heart strong and toned. And it isn't as beneficial in preventing bone loss as other forms of exercise which become important as you age.


OP- you are better off joining a good gym. Most offer some form of barre and/or pilates classes. Maybe those classes aren't quite as good as a stand alone barre studio, but a gym membership where you can utilize cardio machines, a running track, weights, machines, a pool, trainers, various classes, etc. will give you a comprehensive workout and is much better for your overall health than only doing barre.

This is inaccurate.

I understand if Barre isn't your "thing", but don't spread untruths about it not being beneficial for your bones as you age. Do your research, and you'll find out the opposite.

DP, but can you credibly argue that barre is as effective as, say, heavy weight-lifting or running at maintaining bone density? Where is the research on that? It may be, but I don’t think it’s fair to criticize people for not doing their research when you don’t offer any to support your assertion.

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Anonymous wrote:Not enough cardio. And frankly not even great for strength training. It’s mostly a place to parade expensive yoga pants and cosmetic surgery.

I agree and yes I have been to barre. The fact is you need some kind of cardio and getting your heart rate up to keep weight off. Barre and some walks aren’t going to do it especially as you age.

Not everyone has to lose weight. I’m already at my ideal weight. Barre keeps me strong and toned.

Except it doesn't keep your heart strong and toned. And it isn't as beneficial in preventing bone loss as other forms of exercise which become important as you age.


OP- you are better off joining a good gym. Most offer some form of barre and/or pilates classes. Maybe those classes aren't quite as good as a stand alone barre studio, but a gym membership where you can utilize cardio machines, a running track, weights, machines, a pool, trainers, various classes, etc. will give you a comprehensive workout and is much better for your overall health than only doing barre.

This is inaccurate.

I understand if Barre isn't your "thing", but don't spread untruths about it not being beneficial for your bones as you age. Do your research, and you'll find out the opposite.

DP, but can you credibly argue that barre is as effective as, say, heavy weight-lifting or running at maintaining bone density? Where is the research on that? It may be, but I don’t think it’s fair to criticize people for not doing their research when you don’t offer any to support your assertion.

Low load, high rep resistance training increases bone mineral density:

J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2017 Jan-Feb;57(1-2):70-76. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.16.05697-8. Epub 2015 Sep 11

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Anonymous wrote:Not enough cardio. And frankly not even great for strength training. It’s mostly a place to parade expensive yoga pants and cosmetic surgery.

I agree and yes I have been to barre. The fact is you need some kind of cardio and getting your heart rate up to keep weight off. Barre and some walks aren’t going to do it especially as you age.

Not everyone has to lose weight. I’m already at my ideal weight. Barre keeps me strong and toned.

Except it doesn't keep your heart strong and toned. And it isn't as beneficial in preventing bone loss as other forms of exercise which become important as you age.


OP- you are better off joining a good gym. Most offer some form of barre and/or pilates classes. Maybe those classes aren't quite as good as a stand alone barre studio, but a gym membership where you can utilize cardio machines, a running track, weights, machines, a pool, trainers, various classes, etc. will give you a comprehensive workout and is much better for your overall health than only doing barre.

This is inaccurate.

I understand if Barre isn't your "thing", but don't spread untruths about it not being beneficial for your bones as you age. Do your research, and you'll find out the opposite.

DP, but can you credibly argue that barre is as effective as, say, heavy weight-lifting or running at maintaining bone density? Where is the research on that? It may be, but I don’t think it’s fair to criticize people for not doing their research when you don’t offer any to support your assertion.

Well, I have osteopenia. When talking with my doctors on ways to help combat further loss of bone density, one of the first forms of exercise she mentioned was - got it, Barre. Maybe I shouldn't believe my doctor?

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Long time barre class devotee here. I’m in my mid 40s. I’ve been doing barre classes 5 to 7 times a week for the past three years. I think it’s a great workout and I love it (Pure barre). However, I completely agree with the posters who say that eventually you will plateau and need something else. That’s where i am right now. Barre isn’t enough for me now. My body has become so used to it. Definitely could be age related, I’m not sure. The weight work is great, but it’s 2 or 3 pound weights.

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Anonymous wrote:Not enough cardio. And frankly not even great for strength training. It’s mostly a place to parade expensive yoga pants and cosmetic surgery.

I agree and yes I have been to barre. The fact is you need some kind of cardio and getting your heart rate up to keep weight off. Barre and some walks aren’t going to do it especially as you age.

Not everyone has to lose weight. I’m already at my ideal weight. Barre keeps me strong and toned.

Except it doesn't keep your heart strong and toned. And it isn't as beneficial in preventing bone loss as other forms of exercise which become important as you age.


OP- you are better off joining a good gym. Most offer some form of barre and/or pilates classes. Maybe those classes aren't quite as good as a stand alone barre studio, but a gym membership where you can utilize cardio machines, a running track, weights, machines, a pool, trainers, various classes, etc. will give you a comprehensive workout and is much better for your overall health than only doing barre.

This is inaccurate.

I understand if Barre isn't your "thing", but don't spread untruths about it not being beneficial for your bones as you age. Do your research, and you'll find out the opposite.

DP, but can you credibly argue that barre is as effective as, say, heavy weight-lifting or running at maintaining bone density? Where is the research on that? It may be, but I don’t think it’s fair to criticize people for not doing their research when you don’t offer any to support your assertion.

Low load, high rep resistance training increases bone mineral density:

J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2017 Jan-Feb;57(1-2):70-76. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.16.05697-8. Epub 2015 Sep 11

Thanks.

The abstract doesn't answer the question I asked, and without the full article, it's not even clear whether barre would be considered low load/high rep training vs. the other condition they tested, which is core focused (as barre is). I mean, I've done low weight/high rep weight training, and it's *way* more intense than barre. I'd still want more details.

I don't think anyone's saying that barre is bad for health, they're suggesting it's not as effective as other exercises. That's still arguable.

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I mainly do barre3, with a couple days a week of running too. I’m in the best shape of my life after having 4 kids.

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Anonymous wrote:Not enough cardio. And frankly not even great for strength training. It’s mostly a place to parade expensive yoga pants and cosmetic surgery.

I agree and yes I have been to barre. The fact is you need some kind of cardio and getting your heart rate up to keep weight off. Barre and some walks aren’t going to do it especially as you age.

Not everyone has to lose weight. I’m already at my ideal weight. Barre keeps me strong and toned.

Except it doesn't keep your heart strong and toned. And it isn't as beneficial in preventing bone loss as other forms of exercise which become important as you age.


OP- you are better off joining a good gym. Most offer some form of barre and/or pilates classes. Maybe those classes aren't quite as good as a stand alone barre studio, but a gym membership where you can utilize cardio machines, a running track, weights, machines, a pool, trainers, various classes, etc. will give you a comprehensive workout and is much better for your overall health than only doing barre.

This is inaccurate.

I understand if Barre isn't your "thing", but don't spread untruths about it not being beneficial for your bones as you age. Do your research, and you'll find out the opposite.

DP, but can you credibly argue that barre is as effective as, say, heavy weight-lifting or running at maintaining bone density? Where is the research on that? It may be, but I don’t think it’s fair to criticize people for not doing their research when you don’t offer any to support your assertion.

Low load, high rep resistance training increases bone mineral density:

J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2017 Jan-Feb;57(1-2):70-76. doi: 10.23736/S0022-4707.16.05697-8. Epub 2015 Sep 11

Thanks.

The abstract doesn't answer the question I asked, and without the full article, it's not even clear whether barre would be considered low load/high rep training vs. the other condition they tested, which is core focused (as barre is). I mean, I've done low weight/high rep weight training, and it's *way* more intense than barre. I'd still want more details.

I don't think anyone's saying that barre is bad for health, they're suggesting it's not as effective as other exercises. That's still arguable.

All barre is not the same.

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