I would like to go in depth again about how barre is one way to ruin your life and suck the energy out of you but the truth is… I actually really like barre now.
I’ve made friends with the girl that somehow manages to exercise in a thong. (Warning, those white yoga pants are tight and people can tell what drawers you have on.) I don’t mind the lady that yells “Yeah, Woo!” in the middle of the most painful squats you will ever experience. And you know what? I don’t side eye that woman who insists on doing “no modifications!” like a crack addict who’s waiting for the next hit.
I mean, my ass hurts and my inner thighs feel like they can never unclench ever again, but I can live with that, right?
Now, if only I can control my rabid desire to consume sugar after every class, I might actually be on the way to a healthy lifestyle.
Read other Barre Posts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
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This cracked me up! Glad you’re enjoying it more now. I probably would’ve quit already. 🤣🤣
Trust me, I thought I would’ve too! Fortunately, I have an accountability partner who makes sure I go! 🙂
Sounds intense! I want to know what’s the difference between a barre class and other cardio classes?
Barre is based on ballet movements… with some form of yoga and pilates thrown in. The class I’m in definitely focuses on pulsing movements and working the hell out of each muscle. That being said, the cardio portion can come in at times with how fast some movements can go.
There are definitely more intense cardio classes than Barre, but I know barre does get my heart rate up.
What characters you have in your class LOL! So lovely to read that you’ve actually been enjoying it. How inspiring, Kristen! <3
I think the characters in the class is why I like it so much, I fit right in, in my own way!
I do enjoy Barre! I do Strength and Sculpt too, but I look forward to Barre waaaay more!