No matter where you are in your fitness journey, joining our Barre classes will help you build strength, improve flexibility, and boost confidence, while providing a supportive community to motivate you along the way! 

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You don’t need to be strong or flexible or have any sort of dance background to experience the benefits of a Barre practice.

 

What is a Barre workout? 

Barre was created by the ballerina Lotte Berk after an injury, Berk got the idea of combining her ballet barre routine with her rehabilitative therapy.

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The class combines elements of Ballet, Pilates, Yoga and Strength Training. It is a full body workout that emphasise core strength, flexibility, posture and endurance, with exercises that often include isometric hold, tiny pulses and high repetition to engage muscles deeply. 

Barre workouts are popular for their ability to tone and sculpt the body, improve flexibility, and enhance overall strength without putting too much strain on the joints.

 

Barre is an excellent complement to cardio and HIIT workouts! While Barre focuses on strength, flexibility, and endurance with low-impact exercises, cardio and HIIT provide high-intensity bursts that improve cardiovascular health.

When paired together, the combination allows for a balanced fitness regimen. The strength and toning from Barre can help build the muscles needed to enhance overall athletic performance.

 

10 Key Benefits:​

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    1.    Tones and Strengthens Muscles: Barre targets both large and small muscle groups, helping to sculpt and define the body, particularly the legs, glutes, arms, and core.

    2.    Improves Flexibility: The stretching and lengthening movements can increase flexibility and improve range of motion, which is beneficial for overall mobility and injury prevention.

    3.    Low-Impact: Barre is gentle on the joints, making it a great option for people with joint issues, beginners, or those recovering from injury. It delivers effective strength training without the high-impact stress of activities like running.

    4.    Boosts Posture: Many exercises focus on core strength and alignment, which can help improve posture and reduce back and neck strain.

    5.    Increases Core Strength: Barre workouts heavily engage the core muscles, helping to build stability, balance, and overall strength.

    6.    Enhances Balance and Coordination: The precise movements and poses practiced in barre challenge your balance, helping to improve coordination and body awareness.

    7.    Improves Mental Focus: Because Barre requires concentration and mindful movements, it can enhance mental focus, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

    8.    Low to Moderate Intensity: While challenging, Barre provides a moderate-intensity workout that can be sustained for longer periods, making it suitable for people at different fitness levels.

    9.    Full-Body Workout: Barre incorporates elements from ballet, yoga, Pilates, and strength training, providing a comprehensive workout that targets all areas of the body.

    10.    Improves Endurance: The high-repetition, isometric movements build muscular endurance over time, helping to increase stamina in other physical activities.​

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