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.
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
