I started Pure Barre back in 2014. Since then, I’ve taken hundreds of classes at four studios in three states. I first joined Pure Barre Fairfax (VA) then moved to the McLean studio because it was closer to my in-laws’ house. After we moved to Colorado, I bought a membership at the studio in Colorado…
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Back to the Barre
We’ve been in Colorado about four months, and we decided to not join a gym right away. I’ve been working out at home with the 21 Day Fix workouts, but I just don’t love them. So I’m going back to Pure Barre. I bought a package and am starting classes again this week. I have…
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Why I love Pure Barre
I’ve tried a lot of different workouts over the years, and Pure Barre is definitely one of my favorites. 1. The class is an hour long, but it’s broken down into workout groups: warm-up, arms, thighs, seat, abs, and cool down. You don’t even notice the time going by. 2. You can results quickly….
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90 seconds: Pure Barre update
90 seconds. One of the Pure Barre warm-ups involves a 90 second forearm plank. It’s a torturous way to start your morning, and the only part of Pure Barre that I dread. Until yesterday, I was only able to plank for 30-40 seconds. Yesterday, I did it. The whole plank. 90 whole seconds (though I’m pretty sure those…
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Finding a balance
A few weeks ago, I had grand ambitions to go to run and go to Pure Barre every day. As the weeks have gone on, I’ve been getting more hours at work (like 15 to 20 last week to 25 this week to 30 next week), so I have to adjust my plans. I like running outside,…