Barre3

[happy_pomelo]

^Hi!  Were you the one near the door?  I was the one by Viel's left side. 

Ang galing mo naman, super fit talaga!

[V_for_Victoria]

^ Hmm, I was the one in the corner, between the mirrors for the barre exercises; I moved near the door for the mat ones. I was the really noisy one! Sorry! I learned from my boxing classes that grunting and breathing hard really helps you catch your breath while executing the movements...you should try it if you need a breather.

[rae]

Breathing like that, is helpful with running too.

Anyway, I found a dvd of The Bar Method.  For those who've tried it in a studio, adviseable ba to do it on my own?

Dun sa video, parang kaya.

[V_for_Victoria]

^ Kaya naman, but IMO, it'd help you out better if you do a few studio classes with an instructor so she can correct your posture and poses. I was also doing some home exercise videos, but it turned out I was doing some moves incorrectly, so I kinda developed those bad habits that I had to correct when the instructor pointed it out. When you know the proper stances already, you can continue on your own at home.

[rae]

^ Makes sense. Thanks!   Is it making any difference so far?

[V_for_Victoria]

^ Since I've gotten to recuperate after doing Barre3 for 6 out of 7 days...I gained biceps that look like pandesal. Haha! Not even boxing got me results this quickly. I'm small-framed, so I like this. In fact, I'm going to bite on that 10% discount that happy_pomelo mentioned earlier, since I have a wedding and a beach trip to attend this month.

[junichi406]

Isn't barre3 similar too PLANA forma at the FORT???

@victoria, whats the purpose of your website, its almost similar to FN (colorwise), content is slightly
               different.

[badcoverversion]

Isn't barre3 similar too PLANA forma at the FORT???

Yup. Bar, Barre, Dailey, Core Fusion, Physique 57 were derived from the Lotte Berk principle.  Some of Tracy Anderson's movements are just revised Lotte Berk method. I personally prefer Dailey kaso it's not offered here.

^ Kaya naman, but IMO, it'd help you out better if you do a few studio classes with an instructor so she can correct your posture and poses. I was also doing some home exercise videos, but it turned out I was doing some moves incorrectly, so I kinda developed those bad habits that I had to correct when the instructor pointed it out. When you know the proper stances already, you can continue on your own at home.

hehe, I replicated the barre movements at home, including the instructor's techniques. I was cheating all the time (pwede na 10 reps, wala naman nakatingin  ). Kung me disciplina naman or talagang busy, pwede na dvd as long as proper form and posture are demonstrated, pero advisable talagang mag-enroll.

[junichi406]

Yup. Bar, Barre, Dailey, Core Fusion, Physique 57 were derived from the Lotte Berk principle.  Some of Tracy Anderson's movements are just revised Lotte Berk method. I personally prefer Dailey kaso it's not offered here.hehe, I replicated the barre movements at home, including the instructor's techniques. I was cheating all the time (pwede na 10 reps, wala naman nakatingin  ). Kung me disciplina naman or talagang busy, pwede na dvd as long as proper form and posture are demonstrated, pero advisable talagang mag-enroll.

Ahhhh...its looks like a different kind of exercise...the modern form of aerobics.....

[maldives]

I'm doing barre3 too @eastwood  ill be going back tom for my session

[kachich]

^inggit! i wanna do barre din at eastwood kaya lang kelangan maaga ako everyday sa office para maka attend ako sa 7pm session nila. will consider changing my schedule and my routine for this parang nagsasawa na rin naman ako sa gym.

[kaycee0307]

im planning to try this! need to be fit na, im not fat actually pero alam nyo yung flabby?
okay ba to i fi want to tone my muscles? toning talaga kailangan ko..

and need ba ng reservation? what days usually puno sila? im planning to go to the fort branch pag umaga

[V_for_Victoria]

^ Yup! If you need toning, this is perfect.

It's first come, first served, so go early na lang. Not so sure about Fort, but they're probably full weekend mornings.

I sprained my ankle recently, so I can't exercise for a week or so. Boo. But Barre3 is actually ideal for me to resume, as opposed to my usual high-impact sports.

[kaycee0307]

thanks V! WIll drop by early morning on an awkward morning day like wednesday or thursday hahaha

[kaycee0307]

how long is the duration nga pala per session 1 hr?

[carlatetangco]

I tried Barre3 for the 1st time last week at the fort, hmm..I say its a bit too "lets get physical", teehee, if you know what I mean.  Too much pulsing, and it involves too many props(dumbells, ball, bar etc etc.).  Perhaps, I'm just so used to yoga that's why I find the fast music awkward. 

Infairness, it really builds strength as you have to pulse your standing push ups for about a minute, lift those dumbells for about 5 minutes, squeeze that ball with your legs for another 5 minutes, etc etc., not too much on flexibility though.  Not for me unfortunately.    But its worth the try!

[carlatetangco]

I forgot to mention, if you are not used to cold weather I suggest you wear a jacket on top of your yoga/barre3 wear as the AC is on while you are sweating, I got a fever after my 1st class as I was sweating through the entire class but it just keeps flushing down because of the cold.  Tsk tsk tsk!

[V_for_Victoria]

@ Carla: You're right, the movements are based more on pilates, so there's plenty of pulsing, in comparison to yoga.

Not every class is like that though. Certain instructors incorporate a bit more yoga than the others. I personally find the yoga-leaning classes a bit boring, but that's just me. All my previous workouts were the active types, so I'm more used to that.

Speaking of flexibility, I've been able to reach to my toes a lot more easily now, since I started Barre3. Previously, it'd be a struggle for me, not to mention painful.

[kachich]

Excited na ko mag barre ulit! I recently bought a coupon from deal grocer.
I'm now 40 lbs lighter since I first tried barre so sana magawa ko na lahat ng positions!

[wax_80]

I have yet to redeem my deal grocer unlimited monthly voucher... so excited Anyone who goes to the fort?