The Bar Method™ integrates the fat-burning format of interval training, the muscle shaping technique of isometrics, the elongating principles of dance conditioning, and the science of physical therapy to create a revolutionary workout that quickly and safely reshapes your entire body. Its unique non-impact exercises target all major muscle groups and improve posture. The result is a recognizable "Bar Method body" featuring long, lean thighs, sculpted arms, a lifted seat and flat abs.
The Bar Method: Accelerated Workout
picks up the pace of the Bar Method class to maximize caloric burn both during and following this total body 56-minute workout. The class starts with a warm-up that includes free-weight exercises and push-ups and proceeds to challenge you with series of bar exercises guaranteed to give your upper legs and buns a long, lean, lifted, trimmed-down look. The second part of the class includes core sculpting, the Bar Method's sexy "back -dancing" exercise, and a peaceful series of final stretches. Burr's fellow performers, Catherine Wendel, Jen Hedrick and Jane Culliford are teachers and owners of Bar Method studios respectively in Chicago, New Jersey and New York.
Burr Leonard is the founder of the Bar Method. She has been doing these exercises since 1981 and teaching since 1991. She has worked for many years to develop The Bar Method into an exercise system that is extraordinarily effective as well as safe. She now oversees the opening of Bar Method studios around the country and plans to make more Bar Method DVDs in the future.
What you'll need:
-a sturdy chair or portable bar
-a soft strap for stretching
-two free wights that are 2-4 pounds each (optional)
Great upper and lower body workout. I like this because I sweat, but not so much that I have to shower after. As a mother of 3, I can fit this into my day anytime. My arms and legs were both shaking throughout...that's good!
