Influenced by The Lotte Berk Method, our contemporary Barre Fitness Program incorporates principles and technique from ballet barre, yoga, and pilates, but with a twist. This is a non-impact interval training alternating high intensity isometrics with deep stretching. Just a few props involved.....the ballet barre, mat, mini-ball, stretch bands, and small hand weights.
The beauty of this method is that everyone works with small movements and can limit or expand their range to suit their needs. A perfect option to the gym workouts. Modfications are provided to accomodate sensitive shoulders, wrists, knees, etc. It is amazing how quickly you get results.
Focused isometrics chisel large muscle groups and burns clories.
Barre Technique: Intro level
Focus is on setup, posture, alignment, and modifications, with frequent shake out breaks between sets. Slow pace. Low intensity. Instructor will offer more detailed explanations of positions, demonstration, and make corrections. This will be an excellent opportunity to address your questions and learn how to make adjustments to suit your body. It is also a good class for anyone new to Barre. No worries about overdoing anything but still getting a good workout.
Barre Light: level 1
Moderate pace, low to moderate intensity and reps, regular shake out breaks between sets, stretches, simple choreography. Instructor will lead the class through and offer verbal cues and verbal corrections. Self-pacing and modifications are encouraged.
Barre Burn: level 2-3
Advanced, moderate to fast pace, some stretch breaks, high intensity and reps, more multi-plane movement and choreography. Instructor will lead and/ or verbally cue, lots of encouragement to work hard and deep. Going for the 'Burn'.
If you haven't already tried the class and would like to, please come to one of the Barre Basics classes as our guest. Friends welcome.
GO FOR IT !!
Picking up the intensity!
Jenn is working the triceps and core.
Stretches elongate the muscles just worked and slows the heart rate back down.