Admittedly, I am a real cardio junkie. I love to get my heart rate up by running, cycling, kick boxing and strength training and I am happiest when I am sweating it out. I have tried the original barre classes a few times and honestly, found them kind of boring. When I had the chance to try out this new Pure Barre Reform class, I was intrigued and signed up right away.
Pure Barre Reform Class Review
Pure Barre Reform class is inspired by resistance training to bring a 50 minute total body workout. Combining many of the traditional Pure Barre moves on the barre with strength training. Reform classes offer a blend of balance, strength and coordination exercises. Sliding discs are used for challenging core moves incorporating planks and lunges.
After a very quick explanation of the class format, we were off and using the sliding discs. I enjoyed the extra challenge of the sliding discs and the fact that you really have to engage your core to keep your balance while using them. The Pure Barre Reform class moved very quickly transitioning into using the mounted stability bands.
It takes a little maneuvering to figure out how far away from the barre to stand to achieve enough but not too much resistance on the bands. There were a few times that I was sure I was not quite in the correct position. I would have like a little more guidance on back positioning.
Overall thoughts:
If you are a regular Pure Barre attendee and you are already familiar with the terminology and moves, this reform class offers a nice change of pace. I am a huge fan of using resistance bands as part of a strength training workout. I enjoyed that the emphasis was more on core moves than the traditional Pure Barre classes that I have taken.
Pure Barre Reform class also has more strength based exercises such as plank variations using the gliding disks. Learned some new variations to ty on my own. I would have appreciated more of a warm up and cool down perhaps extending class to 60 minutes.
If you are looking to add some strength training moves to your barre workout, Pure Barre Reform offers a change of pace to the traditional class. Fast moving and much more varied, the Reform classes will most likely be quite popular.
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Sounds like a great class! I’ve tried Pure Barre a few times and liked it. It’s just never been something I stuck with.
It is hard to find time to do everything!
I’ve never heard of Pure Barre Reform but it sounds like Pure Barre but harder haha. I’ll need to add it to my list of workout classes to try
yes exactly Pure Barre but harder!
I’ve never been to the barre…pun intended! I hear so many good things about barre that I keep wanting to try it! My CF coach has me use those slider disks for a variety of moves. I found some on clearance at Marshalls and plan to use them at home.
I really like the disks and I think I will get a pair for home workouts too.
I’ve never been to a barre class, even though we offer one where I work! This sounds intriguing, though, I need to see if it’s available nearby.
I know you enjoy strength training so you may like it better than traditional barre
I always feel like a badass until I do a barre class 😛
ha I know looks easy but so not easy!
I have never done any class but I am sort of a cardio junkie as well. I prefer it over strength training.
I love both-I just need to be sweating
I love doing barre! Loved this review a lot 🙂
Thanks hope you have the chance to try a class
I haven’t been to a Pure Barre class for a while. I found once I got quite a few DVDs, it was a lot easier to fit it into my schedule. What kind of movement did you do with the disk?
with the disks we did some lunges w it under the back foot. Also some planks and then slid disk under one foot and extending it out to the side
Nope never tried. I wish I had time for classes. Some day!!
Yes maybe someday!
This sounds fun and challenging! I have never tried barre classes, but think I’d like them. The coordination aspect has me a little concerned LOL (because I have NONE of that!).
There is a definite learning curve!
I could always use more core work! This sounds like a fun class! :]!
Definitely uses your core
I love my barre class but haven’t seen it with resistance bands. It looks super fun. I’d try!
Sounds like they have just rolled out this format so hopefully it will come to you soon
I’ve been hearing a lot about this but haven’t tried it yet. I love the reformer so I’m sure I will like the class.
I think you might! There is a definite learning curve
looks and sounds very interesting but for me I think it’s a little bit too quick/complicated… I’m not super coordinated! That said I wouldn’t be against trying it. I am not sure we have these kinds of classes where I am though.
It is a little quick and takes some practice to get the moves for sure
I have wanted to try this! I love the thorough review on it, now I need to find a good class to do!!
Hope you have a chance to check it out soon
That sounds like a really tough class, and I think I would hate it! It is just not my thing even though I know it could be so good for me.
Honestly, it’s not my favorite but I can see why other people really enjoy it
The class sounds like a nice way to change things up!
If you are a pure barre fan, it’s a fun way to mix it up