Pure Barre Review

When I found out that Pure Barre was coming to Arlington, I knew I had to try it. I heard so much about the exercise & my friend Jessica recommended it to me. In SLC I did Pilates all the time through my school & I LOVED IT. I am not a huge workout person but when I find a workout that works for me I get really into it.

Via 

Pure Barre Arlington opened & they were offering five weeks of unlimited classes for $100. So I bought it! I thought, why not? If I hated it I wasn't making a HUGE investment. I went to my first class unsure of what to expect but let me tell you, I had no idea it would be so hard. Barre combines Pilates, aerobics, stretching, ballet barre work & weight lifting. 

What I love

1. The class requires a lot of focus in order to get a proper workout. During the class I can totally zone out & focus on what my body is doing.

2. The teachers are awesome! If you don't understand a move you can easily get the attention of the instructor to help. They want you to get the most out of the workout.

3. I get stronger every time. The first class was really HARD for me, I wasn't sure I could make it through but you find a way to push yourself. This workout isn't easy & you have to tell yourself "you're stronger than you think!" The last class I went to (last week) I felt a lot stronger. I was proud of what I was able to accomplish by the end. 

4. You get a really great workout & see results! After five weeks of Pure Barre I can see changes in my body. My abs are a lot stronger, my arms are a bit more toned & my butt is a tad more lifted. If I continued to do Barre, I have no doubt I would get even better results.

5. The music keeps me motivated! Unlike my Pilates class back home, Pure Barre plays great music that keeps your heart pumping throughout. My favorite part is the body bridges at the end, they dim the lights & turn up the music. It keeps me motivated & helps me end class on a strong note!

What I Didn't Love

1. The classes fill really fast. I was often placed on a wait list & then if other people cancelled I would get bumped into the class. The only problem with the wait list is you don't find out until the day of. But I got into several classes this way!

2. Not enough classes being offered. The studio is really small & they really need to offer more times for classes since they fill up quickly.

3. Too expensive! I love Pure Barre but for a girl on a budget (me) it's not reasonably priced. I could see myself going for a drop in class every now & then. But unfortunately a month pass isn't in my budget.

All in all this is a great workout & I would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about trying it. I got addicted & I am sad my trial period is over. Hopefully I can keep my momentum going by attending a class once in awhile & sticking with regular workouts. 

What workouts do you like to do? I am always on the lookout & one of my goals is to try a new one. 

Xo,

Emily