Commonly asked questions about barre..

Q1: What is Barre?

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A1: Barre is where fun meets fitness. It seamlessly integrates familiar movements from pilates, yoga, and functional exercise, ensuring a workout that feels both challenging and enjoyable. The small, targeted isometric movements fatigue the muscles, helping to strengthen and tone your body, resulting in the ‘burn’ and ‘shake’ barre has become synonymous for.

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Q2: Is barre suitable for beginners?

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A2: Yes. This barre class is accessible for mixed abilities, tailoring modifications to suit you. More than 50% of the class are new to barre as has only been available in Fishponds since November 2024. ​

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Q3: What are the benefits of barre?

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A3: Benefits of Barre:

• Low-Impact: Say goodbye to high-impact jumps. Barre offers a gentle yet effective moves that is easy on the joints.

• Sculpt your body: Experience improved muscle tone and increased strength, particularly in your core, arms and legs.

• Flexibility + mobility: Enhance your flexibility and range of motion working different rotations of the joints.

• Inclusive and Welcoming: Trying something new can be nerve-wracking but I promise you our community is friendly. This is a non-judgemental space for you to explore movement in your body.