Comments on: Bar Method – Combination of Yoga, Pilates and Ballet

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:04:31 +0000

As a former dancer and a current Pilates instructor, I find that this combination of exercises is exciting, fun, and effective!

By: Gerard Cheong

Gerard Cheong — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:24:57 +0000

I do yoga, pilates and ballet. Ballet gives my legs a workout that yoga and pilates does not. My legs are practically sore after each ballet class as the muscles contract and expand continously when doing the up and down ballet movements. Pilates, yoga and ballet actually complement each other. I enjoy barre work very much. Try it and you won’t regret.

By: jbay59

jbay59 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:43:15 +0000

I can attest to the fact that bar method is VERY effective! I exercise ALOT….run miles on hills, do cardio barre, pilates, kettlebells (soooo good), and still make time for the bar method. It stretches your muscles and reshapes your body dramatically…there are things that alot of other exercises can’t seem to conquer that the bar method really does….tight butt, flat stomach, etc. If you’re like me, you do your research….and i really did mine on this one and have been doing the bar method for 2 years now. There are new dvds out now that closely resemble the older ones but are a little better! Try them…you really won’t be disappointed. The first time around you may think its no big deal…but if you really do the moves like they say…wait till the next day when you wake up and can’t walk

By: NYC Pilates

NYC Pilates — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:33:36 +0000

I have to admit, when I first saw this post, I was very interested, being a dancer that works (as a receptionist) at a pilates gym on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. After reading, pondering, and thinking, I question that some of the exercises would be harmful to the back and sacrum. I’m sure that this method will make the body look amazing! Pilates, though, to me, supplies exercises that work my joints and lengthens my muscles. As long as a person attempts to stays fit and healthy, they are okay with me. :) I would love to know about the long term effects of this method is anyone has any feedback.

By: amit

amit — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:11:11 +0000

im lookiing for good ballet workout for all body stresching extension, and for leg and lower back i have scoliosis so want imporve my health with ballet

By: Yin Teing

Yin Teing — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:26:02 +0000

Interesting. Item #5, may help with posture. Strength and flexibility methods are there- and the strength exercises are not that intimidating. Probably only the cardio missing- but a jog round the block will do the trick. But this method is neat and can fit into home gym. Yes, definitely the muscles will scream- at the quads workout, push ups and sit ups. Minimal equipment like the bar (the portable one looks quite affordable) and resistance band. Thanks for the this article- hv not heard bout this method before. just that, if they are not like Les Mills who have new releases few month’s once, the routine may boring after a while