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| - This was my second trip to the Barre Code...as I'm a little bit of an exercise junkie...variety is key and a challenging workout is my constant motivation. I have only taken two Barre classes in my life, and both have been here at Barre Code. I've chosen the Community classes because well...I think the cost of personal fitness shouldn't be the same as my copay at physician's office.
Both workouts were high energy and calorie burning! I took TBC and Brawl, and while my coordination from my kickboxing days has definitely subsided, I still loved it and viewed it as something to grow on. There is a lot of repetition in both classes, and I definitely needed and appreciated the repetitive movements in Brawl, as a first timer. I was a little disappointed when the goal of the next sequence was to eliminate "mistakes." but she was so nice that I'm sure it wasn't the intended message. After all...isn't the goal to get people up and active...there can be no mistake in that! Now for some quick facts:
It's freezing in the room in the beginning so layer up...you'll be a sweaty mess in no time. :)
You wear socks, on a padded floor, and there is a lot (A LOT) of hopping, bouncing, jumping, running in place etc. So if you have any issues with ankle stability, or balance, I wouldn't avoid it, but I'd be cautious and I'd let an instructor know so they can hopefully provide modifications.
Some classes are fast paced and you may seem lost...but the repetition helps so don't give up! It's a great workout!
Lastly...realize that this is a trend...and with most trends and small boutique fitness centers, people naturally form friendships and "groups" quickly. It can be intimidating walking into a center for the first (or even second) time and realizing that the other five people in the room all know each other...and after the obligatory "hi" you're kind of on your own. As a frequenter of many gyms, crossfit boxes, spin studios, yoga studios, and other boutique fitness facilities, I will say that making new clients feel welcome and less awkward unfortunately seems to be a strength for more men than women. I found that to be true here at TBC as well. I hope in future visits, if I see a newbie or anyone who looks a little lost like I did, that the women who run the show aim to empower and motivate every single client who walks through the door...so that we are all as excited to come back as if we were friends.
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