Pure Barre!

jstitzel

I'm thinking of signing up for the month pass at Pure Barre (http://www.purebarre.com/), trying to tone up a bit before the big day (and my form fitting dress!).  

Has anyone else tried this?

FavoriteOne

Uh... just looks like ballet class with crunches to me. I like ballet. Some girls in my class have the most ripped looking backs, but all they do is dance. I personally like more variety than just ballet, but it doesn't look like it would HURT you. I just don't know how drastic the results you're hoping for are. This probably would not get you anything drastic.

FavoriteOne

If you really want to "tone" (lol Raynes and Nebb), I'd suggest start lifting heavy weights. You won't bulk up. It's really the best for you.

MelindaUsandi

I teach a class in Astoria, Queens called The Body class. It's an hour of aerobics, abs, butt, thighs and LENGTHENING the arms. If you're interested, come on in for a trial class (Astoria School of Fine Arts). I'm also a Bride to Be:)

LittleKatie13

I was a ballet dancer from 2-18 years old.  Barre work is great for ballet technique, stretching, balance and a little bit strengthening.  Ballet can definitely be a full body workout, but barre work wouldn't be sufficient for me to get results beyond stretching and balance.  I think this program would be a great thing to supplement a workout regimen of cardio and strength training with.  HTH!

FavoriteOne

You can't LENGTHEN arms. It's just not possible. Your muscles are the same shape. Always. They can only get bigger or smaller.

raynes

Yup.  Lengthening muscles is compete BS. 

Your muscles are attached to your bones.  So unless you can magically make your bones grow longer, than, sorry, no dice.

Nebb

Im only 5'1, so I would be down with lengthening some body parts. Count me in!!

FutureMsAlexander

Yeah. I'm about 5"2. But just lengthening arms? I'm pretty sure we would look like monkeys, Nebb.

Nebb

Im only ok with it if we can lengthen both arms and legs. There is a spot on my back that I cant reach and it would be awesome to be able to scratch it! Can my torso and neck also be lengthened a little bit?

FutureMsAlexander

Yeah! Sign me up for the total body lengthening package. I'll pay oodles.