Results from Barre classes?

[Anonymous]

Hi -- I'm just curious other's experiences with Barre classes? I've only taken a few classes and like them -- parts are certainly hard but there's not all that much cardio. Have you noticed a difference from barre and how many times a week do you go?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

This is my go-to workout. I've never experienced better results from a workout than I do from barre in terms of tone and strength training.

I rotate between Bar Method and Pure Barre, and thoroughly enjoy both. I go about 2-3 times a week and run or cycle on the other days. It's a good idea to balance out a barre class with some cardio since barre doesn't really get your heart rate up.

Start off slow because the workouts seem simple at first but are intense. Don't push yourself too hard or take the challenge options right off the bat - focus on technique which takes some time to get used to. Don't worry if there are things you can't do, just do what you can. I'm not very flexible and there are still after many years of barre classes some moves I can't do properly (for example, lifting my legs up in Pure Barre's "round back"). And that's ok.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on your body type and what works for you, but I’ve had great results from Bar Method. I did regular cardio boot camp/spin/kickboxing classes at the gym 5x a week for a decade without seeing any progress in muscle tone. I do Bar Method 4-5x a week and it has totally changed over my body - I’m leaner, more toned, and my core is so much stronger. It took a few months of going regularly to see a change.

[Anonymous]

I do barre3 for strength but definitely not for cardio (although parts to get my heart rate up a bit). I run for cardio. basically, i am fine at motivating myself for cardio but would half-ass it with weights/squats if I didn't take a class.

[Anonymous]

I do Bar Method 2-3 times per week, and walk outdoors 2-3 times per week (4 miles, on varying terrain).

My results: lifted butt, toner legs, very toned core.

I've been working out in a gym for the last 30 years, and have never experienced this much change in my physique, as I have in just 6 months of barre. I cancelled my gym membership, and do only barre and cardio now.

[Anonymous]

Much leaner legs. I was die-hard though, I went 6 times a week.

I have thick legs I've always hated and barre and/or lagree is the only thing that shapes them nicely.

[Anonymous]

I can’t do classes at a barre studio. Can you recommend any at home videos that you think are as good as a studio?

[Anonymous]

I do barre 5 times a week. So many people will tout the benefits of a more toned body but that isn’t where I see my greatest benefits. I just feel better. I haven’t had a cold or major illness since I started doing barre on a regular basis. My insides just feel stronger.

I was chatting with a lady during class today. She said prior to her doing barre, she had back problems that required frequent injections. Ever since she started doing barre, her back problems went away.

Barre has so many other body benefits that you may not be able to see but can definitely feel.

[Anonymous]

So doing isometric movements prevents viruses from multiplying in your mucous membranes? (ie, developing a 'cold') You're actually claiming this with a straight face?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So doing isometric movements prevents viruses from multiplying in your mucous membranes? (ie, developing a 'cold') You're actually claiming this with a straight face?

Straightest face imaginable. Hey, I don't care if you are a skeptic. Doesn't affect me one bit. All I know is ever since I started doing Barre classes (no other changes), I have not gotten sick and have beaten back many of the illnesses surrounding me. You are really going to roll your eyes at me over this one but there have been times when I feel a cold coming on - we all know that feeling. I took a barre class and at the end, that feeling of the cold coming on was no more.

For me - there is something about that class and it just makes my insides healthier. Last month when everyone in my office was getting sick and passing around the germs, I was about the only one in my office to not get sick. I did barre classes throughout and still touched all the same doorknobs, everything else as my coworkers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can’t do classes at a barre studio. Can you recommend any at home videos that you think are as good as a studio?

Physique 57. They have dvds and a streaming platform. The king of barre classes. All others are simply poor imitations.

[Anonymous]

I did barre3 extensively for the past 2 plus years. Loved it and it was very effective for getting stronger, leaner muscles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So doing isometric movements prevents viruses from multiplying in your mucous membranes? (ie, developing a 'cold') You're actually claiming this with a straight face?

Straightest face imaginable. Hey, I don't care if you are a skeptic. Doesn't affect me one bit. All I know is ever since I started doing Barre classes (no other changes), I have not gotten sick and have beaten back many of the illnesses surrounding me. You are really going to roll your eyes at me over this one but there have been times when I feel a cold coming on - we all know that feeling. I took a barre class and at the end, that feeling of the cold coming on was no more.

For me - there is something about that class and it just makes my insides healthier. Last month when everyone in my office was getting sick and passing around the germs, I was about the only one in my office to not get sick. I did barre classes throughout and still touched all the same doorknobs, everything else as my coworkers.

Getting regular exercise is associated with a better immune system, and a lot of people when they exercise get into better eating/sleeping/alcohol drinking habits. That said, I doubt this is unique to barre. I have noticed my immune system is stronger since I have been better about getting regular exercise, but my exercise of choice is running and lifting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So doing isometric movements prevents viruses from multiplying in your mucous membranes? (ie, developing a 'cold') You're actually claiming this with a straight face?

Straightest face imaginable. Hey, I don't care if you are a skeptic. Doesn't affect me one bit. All I know is ever since I started doing Barre classes (no other changes), I have not gotten sick and have beaten back many of the illnesses surrounding me. You are really going to roll your eyes at me over this one but there have been times when I feel a cold coming on - we all know that feeling. I took a barre class and at the end, that feeling of the cold coming on was no more.

For me - there is something about that class and it just makes my insides healthier. Last month when everyone in my office was getting sick and passing around the germs, I was about the only one in my office to not get sick. I did barre classes throughout and still touched all the same doorknobs, everything else as my coworkers.

Getting regular exercise is associated with a better immune system, and a lot of people when they exercise get into better eating/sleeping/alcohol drinking habits. That said, I doubt this is unique to barre. I have noticed my immune system is stronger since I have been better about getting regular exercise, but my exercise of choice is running and lifting.

There are limits on the benefits of exercise on the immune system. I had never been sick as often as when I was marathon training. I caught every cold I came across--and it was the summer during most of my training! I also got bronchitis when I was running a lot training for a half marathon. Wearing yourself down physically isn't great for your immune system. Of course, the subject of this thread is barre, and it's unlikely that someone is going to overexert themselves that way. (No disrespect for barre; I do it regularly when I'm running and I think it's a good complement.)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So doing isometric movements prevents viruses from multiplying in your mucous membranes? (ie, developing a 'cold') You're actually claiming this with a straight face?

Straightest face imaginable. Hey, I don't care if you are a skeptic. Doesn't affect me one bit. All I know is ever since I started doing Barre classes (no other changes), I have not gotten sick and have beaten back many of the illnesses surrounding me. You are really going to roll your eyes at me over this one but there have been times when I feel a cold coming on - we all know that feeling. I took a barre class and at the end, that feeling of the cold coming on was no more.

For me - there is something about that class and it just makes my insides healthier. Last month when everyone in my office was getting sick and passing around the germs, I was about the only one in my office to not get sick. I did barre classes throughout and still touched all the same doorknobs, everything else as my coworkers.

Getting regular exercise is associated with a better immune system, and a lot of people when they exercise get into better eating/sleeping/alcohol drinking habits. That said, I doubt this is unique to barre. I have noticed my immune system is stronger since I have been better about getting regular exercise, but my exercise of choice is running and lifting.

There are limits on the benefits of exercise on the immune system. I had never been sick as often as when I was marathon training. I caught every cold I came across--and it was the summer during most of my training! I also got bronchitis when I was running a lot training for a half marathon. Wearing yourself down physically isn't great for your immune system. Of course, the subject of this thread is barre, and it's unlikely that someone is going to overexert themselves that way. (No disrespect for barre; I do it regularly when I'm running and I think it's a good complement.)

Right, because overtraining is associated with decreased immune function. It's not unique to barre, but probably true that it's hard to overdo it via barre unlike, say, marathon training (and I've been a runner for nearly 27 years).