First off I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Pure Barre and all the wonderful instructors I had the privilege of training with.
As most of you know, last month I added in some Barre classes to my workout schedule. It was a completely different workout than my body was used to and I really enjoyed the change of pace.
There is a mind & body focus about the barre workout that connects you to each muscle you are working on. I could really feel my strength improving with each class that I took just from focusing on different muscles at a time.
Unfortunately I had to finish my 1 month of classes a week early due to a minor injury with my hip, but I was able to experience a lot!
With just recently having a baby, my core was definitely an area that needed to be strengthened. Each movement in the barre workout is based around your core and I loved that. It really helped me to tighten my lower abdominal region.
If you have never taken a Barre class before, here are a few things to help you get started:
Arrive to your first class a few minutes early… introduce yourself to the instructor and they can show you what equipment you will need. You can also let them know if you have any injuries so they can help you to modify movements.
Hydrate before class.. also bring a water! I am always thirsty and it helped to keep one handy.
Ease into your first workout… if you have never done a Barre, Pilates, or Ballet class before make sure to ease into the exercises and not to over stretch your muscles.
No sneakers & shoes allowed… you just wear your socks! I loved this, it is so fun to workout in your socks.
Get familiar with the moves & listen to the instructors tips.. I learned something new from each instructor that helped me improve all of my movements. Sure at first I was intimidated by some of the exercises, but as I gained strength and learned what I was doing it got easier!
For more information check out the Pure Barre website!
