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Join us for a workout that applies a combination of postures inspired by Ballet, Yoga and Pilates. This high tempo, fun and effective practice is our original class style - so be prepared to spend most of the class at the barre.
A typical 60 minute Barre 191 Workout includes a warm up sequence of upper-body exercises, which include: weighted balls, resistance bands, push-ups, planks and other moves to target the biceps, triceps, chest, and back muscles. Next, we move to the Barre, utilising our own body weight for resistance to focus on the thigh and butt muscles. Our core muscles will be engaged for the entire class and we will finish the those abdominal muscles off with a targeted core session towards the end of the class. Finally, we'll cool down - moving through a series of stretches to increase flexibility and allow our muscles to recover.
F O C U S
> Isometric Strength Training (holding your body still whilst contracting a specific set of muscles)
> High repetitions of small range-of-motion movements
> Balance Training
> Tire the muscles through the incorporation of: light weights, resistance bands and air-balls
> Core stabilisation + strengthening
> Postural Awareness + Improvement
P R E N A T A L | P O S T N A T A L
Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy.
Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B E S T F O R
Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard in this very contemporary, playful style of yoga fused with the Barre 191 workout. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun hour of effective movement.
A typical 60 minute Barre 191 Workout includes a warm up sequence of upper-body exercises, which include: weighted balls, resistance bands, push-ups, planks and other moves to target the biceps, triceps, chest, and back muscles. Next, we move to the Barre, utilising our own body weight for resistance to focus on the thigh and butt muscles. Our core muscles will be engaged for the entire class and we will finish the those abdominal muscles off with a targeted core session towards the end of the class. Finally, we'll cool down - moving through a series of stretches to increase flexibility and allow our muscles to recover.
F O C U S
> Isometric Strength Training (holding your body still whilst contracting a specific set of muscles)
> High repetitions of small range-of-motion movements
> Balance Training
> Tire the muscles through the incorporation of: light weights, resistance bands and air-balls
> Core stabilisation + strengthening
> Postural Awareness + Improvement
P R E N A T A L | P O S T N A T A L
Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy.
Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B E S T F O R
Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard in this very contemporary, playful style of yoga fused with the Barre 191 workout. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun hour of effective movement.
B A R R E F L O W
Bringing two of our favourite practices together, Barre Flow is a 60 minute Barre workout combined with active, Vinyasa Flow yoga. We begin the class with a fun, high tempo power vinyasa flow practice to warm up the body, strengthen the upper body, stimulate detoxification and boost the metabolism. Our Power Vinyasa will already begin to create length in the body whilst strengthening and toning the muscles ~ especially those arms, chest + back muscles.
We then move to the barre where we practice our favourite moves from the original Barre 191 class. There is no doubt that you will feel the work you're doing here and our alignment-focused, fun and energising sequence of barre moves will have you sweating + smiling in no time. Finally, we return to the mat as we groove to the final tracks with some core strengtheners. Love flowing Yoga + hardcore Barre? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Yoga and barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard in this very contemporary, playful style of yoga fused with the Barre 191 workout.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester {may be joined by women in 2nd Trimester with a well-established, longterm yoga and/or Barre practice prior to pregnancy} Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
We then move to the barre where we practice our favourite moves from the original Barre 191 class. There is no doubt that you will feel the work you're doing here and our alignment-focused, fun and energising sequence of barre moves will have you sweating + smiling in no time. Finally, we return to the mat as we groove to the final tracks with some core strengtheners. Love flowing Yoga + hardcore Barre? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Yoga and barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard in this very contemporary, playful style of yoga fused with the Barre 191 workout.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester {may be joined by women in 2nd Trimester with a well-established, longterm yoga and/or Barre practice prior to pregnancy} Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B A R R E F I T
If you love Barre 191, you’ll love Barre Fit. It’s essentially Barre 191 with a twist. Barre is a workout that focuses on small muscles, thus working on lengthening, strengthening and stabilising. Barre Fit will maintain these exercises, but also include in between and in combination with big muscle exercises, which work more overall strength ~ but also power. As such, it will be the perfect package for having toned muscles but also visible muscle, leaving you fit, confident and sculpted.
Barre Fit is meant to give you self-confidence and fearlessness. It will give you these through the physical gains that you will acquire and through the abilities that you will learn. These in turn, will give you the confidence to show yourself on the beach, to try out a new sport and become completely oblivious as to what another people think of you. By working your balance, stability, strength and power you will be ready for any kind of challenge that comes your way, either physical or emotional.
This fierce, challenging, energising combination of barre + fitness is designed for body + mind. Love Barre + Fitness and looking for a full workout? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A more intense workout.
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
Barre Fit is meant to give you self-confidence and fearlessness. It will give you these through the physical gains that you will acquire and through the abilities that you will learn. These in turn, will give you the confidence to show yourself on the beach, to try out a new sport and become completely oblivious as to what another people think of you. By working your balance, stability, strength and power you will be ready for any kind of challenge that comes your way, either physical or emotional.
This fierce, challenging, energising combination of barre + fitness is designed for body + mind. Love Barre + Fitness and looking for a full workout? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A more intense workout.
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B A R R E + B E A T S
A fun, active, aerobic + full body shaking class. We all know how these ladies like to keep us moving to that beat. Fun, energising, sweat-inducing, motivating + unquestionably effective full-body workout at the barre + the mat. Love your workout to feel like a party whilst feeling those muscles tighten? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A more rhythmic + flowing practice.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A more rhythmic + flowing practice.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B A R R E B U R N
Our toughest barre class with extra time at the barre, more challenging moves, longer lasting repetitions and a high tempo, body burning, barre workout. Love challenging your body to the max + getting rapid results? This is the one for you.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A practice that truly makes those muscles burn!
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A practice that truly makes those muscles burn!
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B A R R E B O X
Do you sometimes feel that you are missing a bit of cardio during your weekly movement schedule? You’ve got the toning and sculpting down with Barre, the strengthening + stretching with Yoga and the core activation with Power Pilates + Core Concepts... but where is the cardio?
It’s still a bit too cold to go running outside + a stationary bike at studio 191 just doesn’t fit the picture! However, cardio can also be achieved through a series of dynamic movements within one space or even on one’s mat. If picking up your heart rate, turning up the internal heat + burning excess fat sounds like a good idea, then meet Barre Box - a class inspired mostly by a desire to sweat + increase that lean, powerful muscle!
So what is Barre Box? Broken down into two parts, Barre Box begins with dynamic mat-work where we combine a series of high-intensity cardio moves with kickboxing technique(no need for gloves but definitely don't forget your passion + a desire to punch it all out). Then, we move to the Barre where we will mostly focus on the legs and butt. Having already raised the body heat, you'll notice that you can go even deeper into each movement at the Barre + thanks to the long-lasting benefits of our cardiovascular work, you will also continue to burn fat at the Barre.
In Barre Box, you will not only get a workout - you will also achieve a release from any tensions that have accumulated during your day... tensions that we so gladly would like to just punch out!
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A focus on cardiovascular work + fat burning. Great for those who already love Boxing + the Barre Workout.
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
It’s still a bit too cold to go running outside + a stationary bike at studio 191 just doesn’t fit the picture! However, cardio can also be achieved through a series of dynamic movements within one space or even on one’s mat. If picking up your heart rate, turning up the internal heat + burning excess fat sounds like a good idea, then meet Barre Box - a class inspired mostly by a desire to sweat + increase that lean, powerful muscle!
So what is Barre Box? Broken down into two parts, Barre Box begins with dynamic mat-work where we combine a series of high-intensity cardio moves with kickboxing technique(no need for gloves but definitely don't forget your passion + a desire to punch it all out). Then, we move to the Barre where we will mostly focus on the legs and butt. Having already raised the body heat, you'll notice that you can go even deeper into each movement at the Barre + thanks to the long-lasting benefits of our cardiovascular work, you will also continue to burn fat at the Barre.
In Barre Box, you will not only get a workout - you will also achieve a release from any tensions that have accumulated during your day... tensions that we so gladly would like to just punch out!
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout and a fun, fast hour of effective movement. A focus on cardiovascular work + fat burning. Great for those who already love Boxing + the Barre Workout.
Level: Intermediate/Challenging (also fine for Fit Beginners)
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
B A R R E C A R D I O
Do you sometimes feel that you’re missing a bit of cardio during your weekly movement schedule? You’ve got the toning and sculpting down, as well as the strengthening + stretching…but where is the cardio? Cardio can be achieved through a series of dynamic movements within one space or even on one’s mat. If picking up your heart rate, turning up the internal heat and burning excess fat sounds like a good idea, then meet Barre Box - a class inspired mostly by a desire to sweat + increase that lean, powerful muscle!
FOCUS
> Cardiovascular benefits
> Fat burn
> Visibly toned + sculpted muscle
> Increased fitness levels
> High repetitions of small range-of-motion movements
> Big muscle exercises
> Tire the muscles through the incorporation of: light weights, jump ropes, resistance bands and air-balls
> A good sweat
PRENATAL/POSTNATAL
Not recommended in pregnancy.
Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
BEST FOR
Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout, improved cardiovascular system + fat burning benefits.
FOCUS
> Cardiovascular benefits
> Fat burn
> Visibly toned + sculpted muscle
> Increased fitness levels
> High repetitions of small range-of-motion movements
> Big muscle exercises
> Tire the muscles through the incorporation of: light weights, jump ropes, resistance bands and air-balls
> A good sweat
PRENATAL/POSTNATAL
Not recommended in pregnancy.
Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
BEST FOR
Barre lovers who are looking to sweat, move and work hard. Those wanting fast body results, a great workout, improved cardiovascular system + fat burning benefits.
B A R R E H I I T
This cardio workout starts with a warm-up that brings the heartbeat up right away! Up next - a series of exercises {each series contains a different focus ranging from lower body, core, back and arms}.
Each series of moves exists out of several high intensity exercises followed by low intensity (but 100% burning!) Barre Workout exercises. These high intensity exercises allow you to give a 100% of your effort whilst losing yourself in the moment + the Barre Workout exercises ask you to fight through the burn + keep your focus. A great combination that promises great results for body + mind!
We'll be using dumbbells, resistance bands + weighted balls to bring it next level. So prepare to use some props!If you're ready for action, not afraid to sweat + willing to close your eyes + fight through it... then definitely don't miss out on this badass workout!
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Those who love Barre + a fitness challenge
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended for Prenatal. Postnatal approved after 12 weeks {24 weeks for C-Section} dependent on your personal health + recovery
Each series of moves exists out of several high intensity exercises followed by low intensity (but 100% burning!) Barre Workout exercises. These high intensity exercises allow you to give a 100% of your effort whilst losing yourself in the moment + the Barre Workout exercises ask you to fight through the burn + keep your focus. A great combination that promises great results for body + mind!
We'll be using dumbbells, resistance bands + weighted balls to bring it next level. So prepare to use some props!If you're ready for action, not afraid to sweat + willing to close your eyes + fight through it... then definitely don't miss out on this badass workout!
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Those who love Barre + a fitness challenge
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended for Prenatal. Postnatal approved after 12 weeks {24 weeks for C-Section} dependent on your personal health + recovery
B A R R E B O O T Y
What is this 'Barre Booty' business? Sounds dangerous? It really is {for your inner diva}!
You're going to be applying those Barre Workout moves whilst grooving to some R&B, Dancehall + downright dirty tunes. Yup. That's right, we're bringing the party to the Barre + shaking that ass. Feeling slightly surprised? Not sure if this class is for you? Give it a try!
Not only will you get those Barre-esque shaking legs, lean muscles + a bad-ass booty... you'll also have a great time letting go of any inhibitions. Lighten up, loosen up + shake that booty, baby.
Warning: Caribbean flavour, body rolling, booty pumping, pelvic thrusting + twerking all included {we're joking about those last few}
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who love to party + work hard at the same time!
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
You're going to be applying those Barre Workout moves whilst grooving to some R&B, Dancehall + downright dirty tunes. Yup. That's right, we're bringing the party to the Barre + shaking that ass. Feeling slightly surprised? Not sure if this class is for you? Give it a try!
Not only will you get those Barre-esque shaking legs, lean muscles + a bad-ass booty... you'll also have a great time letting go of any inhibitions. Lighten up, loosen up + shake that booty, baby.
Warning: Caribbean flavour, body rolling, booty pumping, pelvic thrusting + twerking all included {we're joking about those last few}
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Barre lovers who love to party + work hard at the same time!
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester and should only be joined by women with a strong Barre practice prior to pregnancy. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
F L O O R - B A R R E ® + B A L A N C E
The Zena Rommett Floor Barre® was developed in New York for dancers of major dance companies. Soon the method received a resounding success thanks to the fact that, although it was developed for dancers, it was hugely effective for non-dancers too! The results were fantastic and in 2014, the method was introduced in the Netherland by Paola Ghidini, as the first trainer offering open classes.
So what is Floor-Barre®? It's a workout that creates a great connection between body and mind. Without the pressure of gravity, exercises are performed through controlled movements to educate the muscles how to maximise their strength and length, with no stress and without overloading joints and muscles.
Floor-Barre® focuses, in particular, on the acquisition of: good body consciousness, postural improvement, core stability and muscle strength. It has been a pioneer in injury prevention and rehabilitation, recommended by many doctors and specialist.
Paola's Floor-Barre® class also incorporates a 'Balance' component. 'Balance' includes standing work directed at specific muscles group, aiming to increase balance and proprioception (“the sixth sense”). With the help of some props (balls, elastic band) we will build up dynamic sequences, testing and challenging the body in a standing position to gain maximum benefit...which is also pretty useful for everyday life!
Practiced regularly, this class is complimentary to Studio 191's other Barre workouts. Paola's class will assist you in preparing for everyday movements as well as the classes you love - everything from dance, gym workouts, fitness classes and your athletic sporting practices.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Those looking to focus on core strength + alignment, working at a slower pace with more detailed focus.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
Bring: socks {non-grip}
So what is Floor-Barre®? It's a workout that creates a great connection between body and mind. Without the pressure of gravity, exercises are performed through controlled movements to educate the muscles how to maximise their strength and length, with no stress and without overloading joints and muscles.
Floor-Barre® focuses, in particular, on the acquisition of: good body consciousness, postural improvement, core stability and muscle strength. It has been a pioneer in injury prevention and rehabilitation, recommended by many doctors and specialist.
Paola's Floor-Barre® class also incorporates a 'Balance' component. 'Balance' includes standing work directed at specific muscles group, aiming to increase balance and proprioception (“the sixth sense”). With the help of some props (balls, elastic band) we will build up dynamic sequences, testing and challenging the body in a standing position to gain maximum benefit...which is also pretty useful for everyday life!
Practiced regularly, this class is complimentary to Studio 191's other Barre workouts. Paola's class will assist you in preparing for everyday movements as well as the classes you love - everything from dance, gym workouts, fitness classes and your athletic sporting practices.
Language: All of our classes are in English
Best for: Those looking to focus on core strength + alignment, working at a slower pace with more detailed focus.
Level: All
Prenatal/Postnatal: Not recommended beyond the 1st Trimester. Postnatal approved after 6 weeks {12 weeks for C-Section}
Bring: socks {non-grip}