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| - Where to start??! I love this place. Every instructor I've had is fantastic; they are all encouraging and patient. I feel like my form is corrected 15 times during some classes, but it's always in a positive way. They somehow are VERY good at remembering names.. it's impressive. The fellow classmates are always friendly, it really is just a great environment for self-improvement. Although, I dare anyone to attend a few classes and NOT be tempted to go hit up Lululemon (or anything similar) for new gear.
The studio itself is great. It's clean and open and inviting. There is an area for personal stuff in the back, no locker room, but a bathroom if you have to make a quick change after work, before class.
Most importantly, the workout! It is tough. After my first class I was sore for a good four days, but of course it's nice to know that your muscles exist. :) Some days I feel like I'm a machine, but Pure Barre always finds a way to bring me back to reality. My legs shake like I'm standing on a fault line and I'm pretty sure some day I will fall over.. I guess that's what the barre is for. Anyway.. I've been coming fairly consistently for almost two months, and I have seen tremendous changes in myself. Every day after Pure Barre feels like a skinny day! My arm muscles and collarbone are starting to poke out.. I've lost inches in my waist and arms; it's great to see actual progress. And since the class is just 55 minutes and is very fast-paced, it's pretty easy to carve out time during the day to come to class. I certainly don't experience the same level of dread as I do with the "regular" gym.
It is expensive, but since I've been going, there have been deals and promotions to ease up on price. At this point I'd rather pay for Pure Barre than continue to carry a gym membership to a place that I don't really like going. If you're on the fence, give it a shot! It'll win you over.
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