Bring back those childhood memories of ballet class (or let’s maybe improve on those childhood memories of ballet class). Barre classes fuse the best of yoga, Pilates and dance, and create a different and new fitness experience with the aid of a ballet barre. This full body workout promises to lift the b***y and work out the rest of the body too, by combining movements from yoga and dance. This tr
aining method focuses a lot on lengthening and strengthening the entire body, helps improve postural alignment, core strength, and enhances mobility. The classes vary in intensity, incorporate upbeat music, as well as free weights, Therabands and Pilates balls. For the athletes amongst you, barre classes are great supplementary training. Supplementary training done in conjunction with your regular endurance sessions will not only make you a better runner or cyclist, but they will also help you avoid those pesky overuse injuries. What’s more, they also add some variety to your routine, which can boost your motivation. Most importantly the classes are in a non-intimidating, non-judgemental environment. We’d all love a dancer’s body… Right? Hope to see you in class.
