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| - Nothing makes you feel as invincible as when you walk out of a Pure Barre class. Full disclosure: sometimes I'm limping a little when I leave class because you work so hard you FEEL it in your muscles.
I am really (temporarily) out of shape right now, I promise I'm probably in worse shape than you are. You CAN do this work out. You'll feel very comfortable in these classes, and people of all fitness levels are welcome.
The instructors are very nice. Don't worry if you don't know what you are doing--I still can't complete the whole class and was all cranky when the instructor came over and helped me modify the ab work out so I could finish the exercise set. Salty, bc at the time I just wanted to lay on the floor. Glad she did show me the modification bc now I've worked by way up to the regular exercise.
I am REALLY out of shape. For right now. I was kind of intimidated going to my first class bc I am so out of shape and was afraid I'd look ridiculous in a room full of yoga instructors.
Don't be intimidated if you don't look like a yoga instructor, or you feel like you won't be able to keep up, I'm telling you you are wrong bc all the moves are really about holding onto the bar and squeezing your butt and thigh muscles.
Don't worry about how you'll do in class, you just have to do it.
And honestly--no one looks particularly cool while squatting and moving their pelvis back and forth*. It's kind of a moment where everyone in the class is going to bond a little.
Its a great feeling when your thighs start shaking--you know what you are doing is effective!
I say I love to hate Pure Barre classes. The classes are fun but sometimes, in the heat of a tuck, it feels like your thighs are on on fire (I hate it during the exercise!) but then afterwards, I LOVE it. You'll feel great.
If you've never done a Pure Barre class, find a friend who hasn't gone yet and bring them with you, the class is free. Give it a try!
* Channing Tatum would look AMAZING squatting and thrusting his pelvis back in forth. Let's all take a moment and think about that.... Oh Channing... see, we've bonded already! Now I'll see you in class!
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