The Bar

No, not the kind you grab a drink at...

I have lucked out by having a fitness crazed friend who is forever introducing me to new and improved workout and health plans. So when she told me she had signed us up for what seems to be the most recent trend in L.A and New York I was all for it. Little did I know what I was getting myself into when I walked into my first Bar Method Class.....

To say I wanted to die half way through would be an understatement. Who knew such little movements could be so effective! The Bar Method seeks to stretch every major muscle group, and oh boy does it!

I am currently working with a trainer twice a week and taking a dance class once a week, none of the those do me in the same way as Bar. When done with the 60min workout you walk out feeling like you used every part of body. This is the kind of workout that tricks you into thinking you deserve a big treat when your done (like a big piece of chocolate cake!).

Don't be fooled by the name, you don't need any formal dance training to take part in this class, the main focus is to use the bar as a tool to work ever damn bone in your body including: arms, legs, calf (killer), abs (soooooo killer!), back, thigh, butt etc.

Well I'm happy to say I lived through the experience and will now be going back to the class every other week. If anyone of you girls in the DC area (or guys, but you might be the only one there haha) are interested let me know! It's worth a try and if your up for really pushing yourself. They say with time it gets easier..I sure hope so.