Everyone likes to let loose on their days off, but what about tightening up those muscles before indulging in the tasty treats? This weekend, instead of hitting your local bar, why not try a Hot Barre class to get those leg muscles working and your heart rate jumping?
If you’ve tried barre before, you know it is a challenging experience that focuses on tinier movements in order to push muscles to their peak. New to the modality? Don’t worry- it can work for beginners up to experienced dancers.
These classes help work on your posture as well as your body’s alignment, giving you a sleek, trim feel from holding yourself properly. Hot barre is great for adding some extra steam to the workout, so next time you’re in Las Vegas or West Hollywood, why not jump into a Trufusion class to test your limits?
What Are The Benefits Of Barre Classes?
Barre classes offer a different kind of workout that focuses less on weight loss and more on strengthening and toning. The movements work your glutes, helping to provide stability in the pelvis area. They also engage your core muscles, using your abdominal muscles to assist the rest of the body in proper alignment.
Do you suffer from stress? Barre classes can help aid in stress reduction, due to the fact you have to remain focused and mindful of your movements throughout. It also increases overall flexibility, helping with everything from tight areas to exploring new limits.
What To Expect In A Barre Class
Most barre classes will focus on a series of tiny movements that revolve around posture, alignment, and stretching. Usually, the instructor will lead you through a brief warm-up to get your muscles moving, adding light weights or barre-based exercises. From there, you will work your glutes, hamstrings, core, and calves in different dancer positions, as well as yoga-mat-based movements. Many of the TruFusion classes incorporate practices like mindfulness at the beginning and end of classes, too, so you can fully experience the positivity that comes from these workouts.
What Should You Bring With You?
Every class is different, but many will ask that you bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. Hot Barre classes, like the ones you can find at TruFusion studios, also recommend bringing an extra small towel to wipe off that sweat you’ll build up. Some studios also provide blocks, bands, and balls that can be squeezed during leg movements. Wear comfortable workout clothes that allow you to move freely so you can find your edge throughout the class.
So what are you waiting for? Ditch the usual bar this weekend and try a new type of barre that will leave you feeling lean, mean, and ready to perform in Swan Lake… or at least leave you feeling good enough to dance the night away.
