BarreConcept classes are not currently running, more details on their reintroduction at the end of summer.

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BarreConcept Workout

 

BarreConcept is the only externally approved form of barre training in the UK, with accreditation by The Register of Exercise Professionals. Click here to visit the national website www.barreconcept.co.uk

 

What is BarreConcept?

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This increasingly popular exercise regime incorporates the precision of Pilates with the positions, moves, grace and technique of ballet. Add to this the alignment of yoga and the strength from sports conditioning and you will have all the typical elements of a Barre workout. The combined elements of the different methods fuse to form a challenging and exciting workout, which stretches and sculpts the muscles, whilst burning fat. Balance, strength, stamina, power, flexibility and motor control all improve. This workout produces dramatic results that sculpt and redefine the entire body, without even being a dancer.  

 

This low impact, total body workout lifts the butt, tones the thighs, flattens the abs and sculpts the arms, whilst protecting the joints. Small isometric contractions are performed and integrated with an interval training approach that burns fat and improves cardiovascular fitness. Watch your body change in just ten sessions as this workout quickly reshapes the entire body in a way that is fast and effective. Posture, flexibility, stamina and core strength improve. The result is a body that is realigned, rebalanced and one that works harmoniously and efficiently.

 

Stretches are performed after each strength section of the class to ensure the muscles are re-lengthened to create a body that is strong without the added bulk of other regimes. This workout is suitable for everybody as various adaptations are given throughout the class to suit the abilities of all students.

 

Class Structure

 

Classes last one hour and are set to upbeat music, we may use bands, weights and toning balls as well as utilising the ballet barre. Sessions begin with a warm up in the centre of the studio, we then move to the barre, progress to the mat and finish with a 5 minute cool down and stretch sequence. The pace is vigorous and is sure to make you sweat. The principles of Pilates are incorporated into the workout and there is a firm emphasis on breathing, alignment and good posture. Individual muscle groups are targeted using small but intense movements that result in an entire body workout, leading to a toned, lengthened and sculpted body.

 

Benefits of BarreConcept

 

• Builds powerful core strength and a long, lean physique

• Provides a full body workout targeting specific problem areas

• Tones, tightens and lifts the butt, firms the thighs, flattens the tummy and sculpts the arms

• Improves posture and alignment

• Increases stamina and strength

• Increases bone density

• Improves flexibility and joint range of movement

• Energises the body and mind and relieves stress

• Low impact exercise is kind to the joints with a decreased risk of injury

 

Who is it for?

 

BarreConcept classes can be done by anybody of any age or ability from beginner to advanced – you do not have to be a dancer! All exercises can be modified or adapted to suit varying levels of fitness. 

 

Results

 

Since BarreConcept sculpts the entire body, whilst focusing on lengthening and strengthening the muscles in proportion, the result is a long, lithe and lean physique without the bulk of other conditioning methods. You will notice the difference in just 10 sessions.