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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do Pure Barre twice a week and I look very fit (can see muscle definition, very toned). But PB is NOT my only workout, nor is it the one that got me those results. I weightlifted for years and also do Orangetheory for cardio and rowing and to push myself. I view Pure Barre as a way to etch out the muscle definition I already have and spent years building; it’s also a nice lower impact routine that helps strengthen my core for the harder stuff I do. I love what it does for my body but I also realize Barre alone would not/could not get me this body.

The women in my class seem to fall into 3 groups:

-older women who clearly invest a lot of energy in keeping fit even when menopause and age are working against them. several women in their mid to late 50s in there killing it

-women in their 30s-40s who are naturally thin and/or in shape from years of dedicated exercise. They range from very toned to just skinny but visually appear to be “in good shape”

-women in their 30s-40s who are maybe a bit overweight or lack muscle definition and visual signs of being “in shape.” They’re most likely to be the ones using PB as their exclusive workout routine or starting a workout routine

It is equally challenging for all of us because even if you’re in shape or a Barre regular, Barre only gets MORE challenging the better you are at it because once you know how to hold your muscles and move in the teeny tiny ways with perfect form that lead to the shaking you see , you are REALLY working. I would wage that Barre is less challenging for the novices who are using larger movements, not able to tuck properly, etc. [/quote]

Your description is pretty accurate. I am in the third group:) I go twice a week, sometimes, albeit rarely, I also do a cardio dance workout. I am a busy working mom with two small kids and a needy DH. PB is close and convenient, and it’s all I can fit in my schedule. It’s better than nothing. I started in November and feel more toned. I also can wear some clothes I could not wear after COVID. [/quote]

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