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Anonymous wrote:Of course it's a workout. The only quibble I have is that it's heavily marketed as a workout for women to tone their problem areas, and I think that's gross and misogynist.

So call out the marketing, not the women who like the workout. Why do we have to constantly police everything women do? You are gross and misogynist.

Where did I call out the women? Learn to read before you insult me.

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Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

Your middle aged+ mom barre class is not comparable to a professional dancer’s physical training demands

why do you ^^^ find it necessary to chastise others over their preferred style of workout? "weakling" "laughable" "middle aged+ mom" Why are you so heavily invested in this to the point of cutting others down? I think you need a mental health assessment. That or anger management.

She is asking what’s next. That is because it isn’t a workout, not really. If your goal is to fill your time with something your enjoy, great. But if your goal is physical fitness and health, you’d be better off power walking. Barre is a marketing scam

There may be some classes out there that are not workouts, but yes, barre classes do typically require physical exertion and help you build strength. But the real sign you are full of it is you refer to "middle aged + mom barre class" as though being a middle-aged woman is somehow bad. Grow up.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

Your middle aged+ mom barre class is not comparable to a professional dancer’s physical training demands

why do you ^^^ find it necessary to chastise others over their preferred style of workout? "weakling" "laughable" "middle aged+ mom" Why are you so heavily invested in this to the point of cutting others down? I think you need a mental health assessment. That or anger management.

She is asking what’s next. That is because it isn’t a workout, not really. If your goal is to fill your time with something your enjoy, great. But if your goal is physical fitness and health, you’d be better off power walking. Barre is a marketing scam

Anonymous wrote:Of course it's a workout. The only quibble I have is that it's heavily marketed as a workout for women to tone their problem areas, and I think that's gross and misogynist.

So call out the marketing, not the women who like the workout. Why do we have to constantly police everything women do? You are gross and misogynist.

when you feel comfortable going to in person classes again, I suggest adult ballet classes at the Washington Ballet or Ballet Nova or Pilates reformer and Pilates training in a studio.

I was a barre devotee. I did Pure Barre, The Bar Method and the boutique studios in DC. Did barre at my yoga studio which was mheh. Did Barre 3 but got bored. I moved to doing Pilates in a studio. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, I would give another vote for Tracy Anderson streaming or trying to add more cardio and strength training. You said you have a Peloton. I do the hard core on the floor challenges in addition to cardio everyday. I do spin workouts 3-4x a week plus a hard core on the floor workout. The other days I do Pilates, yoga, barre on Peloton and then strength training. It is really working! I also went to a nutritionist. I started eating all whole foods and gave up daily alcohol and coffee. It really helped.

Of course it's a workout. The only quibble I have is that it's heavily marketed as a workout for women to tone their problem areas, and I think that's gross and misogynist.

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Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

It’s good marketing. They know women (especially white wealthy women) love the “ballet body.” But I promise you, Barre workouts will not have you looking like a ballerina- or anything close.

I feel sorry for you that you do exercise to improve your appearance. I do exercise because I enjoy it, it helps with my chronic pain, and it's generally good for my health. The fact that people comment on how much more muscular I look is an added bonus but not at all the point.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

Your middle aged+ mom barre class is not comparable to a professional dancer’s physical training demands

why do you ^^^ find it necessary to chastise others over their preferred style of workout? "weakling" "laughable" "middle aged+ mom" Why are you so heavily invested in this to the point of cutting others down? I think you need a mental health assessment. That or anger management.

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Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

The best workout is the one that you actually do. I've done intense HIIT workouts and hated them. In some instances got injured. Now I do some relatively gentle yoga and pilates (challenging, but not so intense I don't want to do it) and it works for me. It's the first time in my life I've actually consistently done any kind of strength training.

This. Do what you like and will actually DO

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

It’s good marketing. They know women (especially white wealthy women) love the “ballet body.” But I promise you, Barre workouts will not have you looking like a ballerina- or anything close.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

Your middle aged+ mom barre class is not comparable to a professional dancer’s physical training demands

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

yeah those ballerinas are so flabby and weak and have no balance or stamina

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

The best workout is the one that you actually do. I've done intense HIIT workouts and hated them. In some instances got injured. Now I do some relatively gentle yoga and pilates (challenging, but not so intense I don't want to do it) and it works for me. It's the first time in my life I've actually consistently done any kind of strength training.

Anonymous wrote:Any real workout. Barre and the like are for weaklings that don’t to break a sweat but want to be “toned”
It is laughable

I assure you, my barre workout this morning was far from laughable. My legs are still shaking from my "laughable" workout. And no I'm not new to working out, and I'm not a weakling. I've always worked out, the only time I've taken a break from workouts was for the one month following the birth of each of my children.