Strengthening My Weaknesses
I think I found one of the best ways to strengthen my weaknesses (or at least the weak areas in my body) at The Bar Method Soho. I was really excited to finally get the chance to review class at this new studio.
I’m officially recommending this workout to all my friends but especially my running friends. The workout really hits all those muscles that we runners need to keep strong, but often neglect because we’re too busy running. It also stretches the tightest areas of our bodies such as the hamstrings, hips and glutes.
It seems this class would be the perfect place to increase muscular endurance for us runners. It uses body weight or light weight exercises that would be helpful with running long distances.
I actually have so much to say about this place that I’m writing two posts. The first post is about the workout itself and the second post is on what other fitness professionals can learn from walking into The Bar Method studio.
The class was structured so that we started with upper body moves, moved to the bar for lower body moves, and finished up with core moves for the glutes, hamstrings, abs and low back.
It’s been a really long time since I’ve done a workout that’s completely different than anything I normally do. Every part of my body was worked to fatigue within the hour. There’s much to be said for trying a new type of exercise and the way it challenges your body in new and exciting ways
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Glad you liked it, but you should come with me to Core Fusion and Core Fusion Cardio!! I think you’d reallyyyyy love (if you haven’t tried yet!)
This sounds like a really interesting workout. I am beginning to train for my first marathon and determined to find a workout that can incorporate the stretching and strength training I need, too. It’s not easy….wish I was in the area and could try a class!
As a former dancer (that included ballet), I have really wanted to try it. I think it sounds so cool.
You New Yorkers have the coolest studios! I’m so jealous!
I’m really interested to learn about this. Can’t wait for your next posts. I could use some help all in the areas you mentioned!
Have you taken ballet before? Is this class similar to a ballet class?
Samantha – I have taken a ballet workout class before and this was a lot more challenging than the ballet class I took. S
neat concept! and I saw that 1,000 cal advertisement for the boxing class–ridiculous!
I heard about this! I wish there was something like this around me. The closest thing (that isn’t really close) to this, is that pole dancing class I took for a month. It was fun and a great upper body workout! I noticed there are DVDs can you do them at home if you don’t have one of those bars?
Oh how I wish this type of class was in my area. Your review sounds like a runner’s dream.
I’ve heard great things about these workouts! I should look for the DVDs the next time I’m at the library
Very interesting and something I want to try. Hopefully I can find a local class here to drag my sisters too as well. Thanks!
Seems like a cool class!
I am still jealous that you were able to check out this class haha! I am glad to hear that you had a great experience =)
I just signed up for the bloomspot deal you pointed out on twitter… I’m a sucker for a good deal. Here’s hoping I like it (and actually use it for the whole month!).
Sounds like fun! I love trying out new workouts, my problem is doing any regularly.