Pure Barre/ Orange theory

I did Orange Theory Fitness for a year or so (twice a week) and got great results! It's very effective and a lot of fun. The hour goes by fast as you are always doing something. It is classes though (so you can't just drop in and you have to sign up ahead of time). There can be up to like 30 people in a class so you really don't get individualized attention if that is important to you. The only reason I stopped going is my location got so popular that it became very hard to get into classes during peak times (after work and weekends). Everything i wanted would be booked unless I scheduled out like 3 weeks in advance. I just decided that going to a regular gym (like LA Fitness) would be more flexible and less expensive.

I've done barre (4-5 days a week for 2 months)--- my butt is extra toned and looks like its lifted a bit, BUT I didn't lose any weight despite being on a pretty much no carb diet. Unless you have the time to go to 3 classes a day I don't think its worth it.

I love Orange Theory! I've been doing them for a year and it's just a great workout, never boring, always different, full body, fun music. It's pricey, but it's basically the only way I will actually go workout...otherwise my gym memberships have just sat unusued because I make up excuses not to go, or I just don't work out very hard when I'm there and will leave after 20 minutes. It's nice to have the heart monitor (yes you have to buy it from them) but it keeps you accountable for your workout and how hard you should be working to really maximize the high intensity interval training. I also actually like their no cancellation policy within 8 hours, that way I can't back out because "i'm not feeling it".

I've tried a few Pure Barre classes and I was so bored...

I go to Orange Theory every day! it's $175/month and it's a great workout! I would definitely suggest it

I've tried Pure Barre and thought it was incredibly boring.

I go to Pure Barre every weekday and I like it. I was originally attracted to it because you don't need shoes. I find it relaxing and I was more looking to get stronger and toned, not shed heaps of weight. I think that it's helped as I haven't changed much of my diet but look much less flabby. It also helps my posture. I am the same weight as I was when I started but am a lot leaner, esp in my belly and legs, and I have a much better butt now. I'm still no supermodel but happy with how I look in a bathing suit because of it. It takes a few days or weeks to get the hang of which muscle to work at certain points but the instructors are all pretty helpful. They do offer a cardio class where I am now which is a nice way to break up the routine.

Barre is really for toning small muscles, not for losing weight. I recommend a HIIT (high intensity interval training) class or video for shedding pounds AND toning.

I used pure barre before my wedding and I loved it. I agree it is pricy. I thought it was worth it.

I have been taking a barre class at a local fitness studio and have gotten great results -- and it's half the price of Pure Barre! I recommend seeing if there are local fitness studios with barre classes in your area rather than doing Pure Barre. I actually like my studio better than the Pure Barre class I tried.

I'm going to do pilates, only because I've heard NOTHING but positive reviews. Almost every girl I've talked to says in 2-3 months you see results with weight loss and toning and it's not high impact. I'm going to buy a package for 2 months of classes closer to our wedding. So that's another option for you!

Do yourself a favor and research strongeru. It’s all about what you eat and they helped me drop 18 lbs!! You can eat chik fila!!!

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Thank you! I live in a fairly busy area so i'm assuming I'll probably run into the same problem as you did.

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Oh bummer, especially if you were following a strict diet as well! thank you.

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That's the same problem i've run into with gym membership . I lose motivation so easily and get bored! I might have to call an ask if I can try it a couple times without buying the full membership.

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Thank you for clarifying!

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Awesome thank you!

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I totally forgot about pilates! shows you how into fitness I am right? I remember doing a pilates unit when I was in high school, and you're right, the results start to show fairly quickly.

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Awesome tip, thank you!

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Great thank you, I didn't know they offered a cardio class as well.

Hi Paola! How's everything going? Did you end up trying Pure Barre/Orange Theory? Fill me in!! Hope all is well!!