All I can say is WOW!
I have a membership to 24 Hour Fitness.... and after a 1-week introductory membership to Barre.... I'm hooked. I'll keep my 24HF membership (just cuz), but I now have purchased classes at Barre too to mix up my workout routine.
Their classes are fun and intense. It's like working out with a trainer without paying the price of a trainer. Their Mixed Barre class works the whole body.... of course, it is all about a strong core, concentrating on specific areas for specific movements. I've only been to 3 Mixed Barre classes and so far each of them has been different which is really great. I've been to 1 Cardio Yoga class and it's a fantastic class. It's Yoga with some cardio mixed in. It's hard to explain, but you work up a nice sweat and get the heart rate going so ... it works. :)
Unlike going to the gym (which I see as a chore), I actually look forward to the Barre classes. :)
Yes, I hurt from all the leg, butt and shoulder moves.... but it's a "good" hurt... meaning.... muscles hurt that I didn't even know were muscles. (Probably because they are weak-ass muscles, but I know after more Barre classes.... I won't be so sore.)
I recommend at least trying 1 class. It is not for everybody... but it does seem like quite a few people that try it... like it. And the instructors are really fabulous!