Some FAQs…

What can I expect from one of your Pilates:Barre classes?

My Pilates:Barre class blends these two fantastic disciplines to provide an exciting, energising and unique full-body workout in just 45 minutes!

Is this class right for me?

This class is suitable for everyone as both Pilates and Barre originate from combining fitness with rehabilitation. The low-impact nature of the movements makes it suitable for all ages, genders, body shapes and fitness abilities and each movement can be modified or adapted to suit the needs of the individual. Barre and Pilates is something you can do throughout your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond. Through regular practice you will continue to see change in your body, because there is always somewhere to go with each movement.

Do I need to be a dancer?

Barre is very much a fitness class rather than a dance class, so you don’t need a dance background to take part!

What exactly is barre?

The barre method was originally developed by an ex ballerina who came up with the idea to combine her dance conditioning routine with her rehabilitative therapy in order to create a fitness class. Therefore, the barre method will help you to create strong, lean muscles as well as improving your flexibility, mobility, balance and coordination.

What movements will I do in class?

Using your own body weight as resistance as well as the use of props such as resistance bands and balls you will work every major muscle group in the body as well as those ‘hard to work’ muscles to help build strength and improve posture, and increase movement and mobility. Expect traditional resistance training moves such as squats, push-ups and hamstring curls move your joints through a full range of motion but with a focus on tiny ‘isometric contractions’ where the joint barely moves, allowing you target specific muscles for a deep burn!