01-22-14, 06:51 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Question - do you combine cardio with barre and still see these fantastic results? I'm trying to commit to a lifestyle change and for that I need something that can grow with me - I don't think a quick rotation is my thing anymore.
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01-22-14, 08:55 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2010
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When I previously did a lot of barre I also did cardio most days a week (I aimed for 5 or 6 days but was happy with 3 days a week). Some people find they get an aerobic effect from some barre workouts. In my case, the average heart rate doing Physique 57 is similar to a brisk walk. There are moments where it is higher--but not enough for me to feel it meets my cardio "needs". I know Tracy Anderson also recommends daily cardio with her method. Some people have great results without intentional cardio workouts so I am not sure if there is only one answer. I personally try to include a mix of cardio, strength, physical balance, flexibility and relaxation within my workout week. This week I started using barre again as my primary strength work. I have been doing cardio when I feel like it, I am not planning to be as strict with myself about cardio this time. My goal is at least 3 cardio sessions a week, more if I feel like it. I do have some aerobic hobbies so I don't worry about it too much.
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01-22-14, 09:16 PM | |
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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I did barre most of 2010, while in the midst of losing my last 50 pounds. I had good results and did no cardio at all; however, I attribute my results, also, to sticking to WW. I think one can reshape their body with nearly anything, but to see that shape the fat has to come off, as well.
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01-22-14, 09:46 PM | |
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Texas
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I have never stuck with barre workouts long enough to notice whether I was truly getting results, but I did do a TA rotation back in 2011 for 2 or 3 months. I started out with TA's book and then after about a month I moved onto meta for another month or two. I kind of burned out on it at the time (and I was distracted by other workouts and systems) or I would have stuck with it. I had tremendous results with TA, lost many inches off my hips and waist, lost around 10 to 15 pounds total (I did manage to lose more weight after I quit doing TA workouts, not sure what I was doing, maybe Jari Love or Slim Series or something). I dropped at least a couple of dress sizes.
I don't know that it matters whether you do barre, TA, pilates, etc, but I think what really helps me lose inches in the right places (mainly my hips, butt, and thighs) is doing a lot of floorwork. I am the classic pear shape and as long as I am doing that floorwork along with some kind of cardio (walking, dance, elliptical, etc) I slim down in my lower body a lot quicker. I can still lose weight and get in shape doing other things, but I don't see the drastic changes. This year, I have come full circle and am doing TA workouts again, but just started so don't know what the results are yet. I will definitely update after about a month or so and post about any inches or weight lost. I am starting this time with her Beginner and Precision Toning workouts and then will probably go to either Perfect Design or meta again.
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01-22-14, 10:47 PM | |
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Placerville, CA
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My favorite workouts are barre, but I have been trying to lose weight off and on for the last year. My toughest barre dvds only burn about 350 to 400 calories. I feel really good doing barre, and my results on my arms, legs, and bum were exceptional. I feel good doing it.
But, in trying to lose weight, I had to add cardio. Once I get to my target weight, I could just do barre -- and sometimes Ultimate Yogi. I really love Ultimate Yogi and Barre the most. Then dance workouts second. I have so many dvds that I had to sort through. The only ones I kept in the accessible area were barre dvds, ultimate yogi, and some dance dvds. And, I also kept my beach body dvds out to incorporate in once in awhile -- but I can't say I enjoy beachbody as much as I enjoy barre and ultimate yogi. |
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