Article Link The Secret Sexual History of the Barre Workout

wendug · 01-19-18, 05:41 PM

So I recently read this article on the Barre Workout Industry. Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I had no idea that better sex was a main focus of barre workouts initially! I just thought it was a workout to get a toned dancers body! I found it to be a very interesting read!

eventmom · 01-19-18, 05:52 PM

interesting!

AsSweetAsSugar · 01-19-18, 07:03 PM

Great reading! Thanks for sharing!

Nuggie's Auntie · 01-19-18, 07:08 PM

Yeah, Lotte Berk was quite a character. I read her daughter's memoir and wow, there is NO WAY I ever would have been attracted to the method as she created it, especially since her original London studio sounded absolutely revolting. Health officials actually shut it down because it was so rank. It was in a basement, no ventilation, nasty carpet soaked with sweat. Disgusting!

BunnyHop · 01-20-18, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

Yeah, Lotte Berk was quite a character. I read her daughter's memoir and wow, there is NO WAY I ever would have been attracted to the method as she created it, especially since her original London studio sounded absolutely revolting. Health officials actually shut it down because it was so rank. It was in a basement, no ventilation, nasty carpet soaked with sweat. Disgusting!

Bleah!

Isn't it interesting how things evolve sort of despite their creator's involvement?

Demeris · 01-20-18, 09:07 AM

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It was in a basement, no ventilation, nasty carpet soaked with sweat. Disgusting!

Ten or so years ago, I attended a Jazzercize class taught in these circumstances. When I left Tucson, the place was still open and offering classes.

Richie · 01-20-18, 09:33 AM

Fascinating!
Thanks for posting that, Wendy!

I remember first reading Callan Pinckney's Callanetics book and being struck by this in the list of positives. I was 14.
"Increase your sexual drive - like it or not!"

mamaste · 01-20-18, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

Yeah, Lotte Berk was quite a character. I read her daughter's memoir and wow, there is NO WAY I ever would have been attracted to the method as she created it, especially since her original London studio sounded absolutely revolting. Health officials actually shut it down because it was so rank. It was in a basement, no ventilation, nasty carpet soaked with sweat. Disgusting!

Mind sharing the title of the book? Sounds interesting!

Nuggie's Auntie · 01-20-18, 02:53 PM

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Mind sharing the title of the book? Sounds interesting!

My Improper Mother and Me by Esther Fairfax

mamaste · 01-20-18, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

My Improper Mother and Me by Esther Fairfax

Thanks!

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wendug VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago burb	The Secret Sexual History of the Barre Workout So I recently read this article on the Barre Workout Industry. Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I had no idea that better sex was a main focus of barre workouts initially! I just thought it was a workout to get a toned dancers body! I found it to be a very interesting read! __________________ Wendy

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Nuggie's Auntie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I love that dirty water...	Yeah, Lotte Berk was quite a character. I read her daughter's memoir and wow, there is NO WAY I ever would have been attracted to the method as she created it, especially since her original London studio sounded absolutely revolting. Health officials actually shut it down because it was so rank. It was in a basement, no ventilation, nasty carpet soaked with sweat. Disgusting! __________________ Check out my blog: A Mom Walks Into A Barre

01-20-18, 09:33 AM
Richie Join Date: Feb 2008	Fascinating! Thanks for posting that, Wendy! I remember first reading Callan Pinckney's Callanetics book and being struck by this in the list of positives. I was 14. "Increase your sexual drive - like it or not!"