Barre Class | Group Fitness Classes | YMCA of Niagara

YMCA Barre Class

What is Barre?

YMCA Barre is a dynamic, energizing class that integrates the ballet barre, weighted balls, resistance bands and other equipment to provide a full body stretch and strength workout. This fitness class takes a dance-like approach, focusing on form and precision while performing isometric movements and emphasizing basic alignment, foundation, specific muscles actions and deep stretching.  No dance background is required!

Why Barre?

• Instructors can provide guidance in body alignment and posture
• Barre is a more dynamic workout than a typical Pilates class
• It focuses on flexibility, but through movement rather than static stretching
• It allows you to experience a dancer’s warm-up and prepare the body to move with agility and grace
• Barre builds muscular endurance, enhances dynamic flexibility and improves body alignment

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