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| - It's surprising that I'm the first person to review Mt. Lebanon's PB. Not that they need Yelp; classes there are often packed and need waitlists!
I am going to copy and paste my review from PB Pittsburgh in 2013, because that's how consistent the PB experience is....
"Pure Barre, you are the best.
I just finished my new client special of one month unlimited classes at a discount. And man, after less than three weeks into it--what's that in the mirror? Definition!? Muscles changing!?
If you're like me, you won't understand the rationale of sweating in $80 pants and a $50 shirt. If you're like a lot of the other clients there, you'll look super, super cute and trendy while exercising. Either way, it's fine. Be happy you are getting a workout that is effective.
The results are where most of the motivation comes from. I can tell you--as a non-athlete and a pastry fiend--Pure Barre will improve your physical fitness quickly, even if you're like me and can only hold a position for 20 seconds at a time.
The rest of the motivation comes from instructors that are helpful and encouraging, perfectly tempo'd music, and the fact that each exercise lasts for mere minutes, so you're always almost finished! The whole hour flies by.
Pure Barre gets 5 stars from me because it's a 5-star service, no question about it. However, unless you can attend a "Breaking Down the Bar" workshop (there wasn't one offered during my month), you will only learn the technique gradually. This can be frustrating because you want to get the most out of your investment. Still, it's not a huge deal because it's a great workout regardless, and the instructors will answer any questions you have and correct your form. I suggest trying a few classes with different instructors because they each have their own style, though the classes themselves are all very uniform.
So glad Pure Barre came to Pittsburgh [Mt. Lebanon], and so glad I discovered it!"
My only critique is that I wish there was more emphasis put on modifications for varying experience levels (not only to accommodate injuries, pregnancy, or special circumstances, which they gladly do upon request). It varies by teacher, and some are really good about it, but I would like it if modifications were consistently suggested. I only buy packages once or twice a year, so I am always "new" and that can lead to unnecessary back/neck strain when trying to hold certain positions without an existing foundation of strength.
Anyhow, everyone should try Pure Barre! It's pretty great!
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