Quote from Jennifer G. About Bar Method - Page 4

herya · 02-09-13, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alisoncooks

Yeah, I've been thinking on this and am pretty dumbfounded by the original statement. It seems pretty mean-spirited. If Jennifer G. was truly concerned about poor alignment and our bowel health

... I'm sure there was a way to do it without singling out Bar Method or any other brand. She could've simply pointed out her opinions on the tuck-in-general....

Whatever... I'm pretty sure I (and other BM fans) will continue on as was...

Yeah, I really don't get why instructors feel the need to tear into each other like that. If Jennifer felt that something was unsafe, she could have written a blog entry in the spirit of "I attended a barre class recently and it got me thinking how some movements may aggravate some issues, depending on how they are instructed", with examples and clarifications.

I actually think less of Jennifer now, and she seemed such a positive person. I'm sure 80% of urban women she mentions don't even work out, not to mention working out with BM.

Burr herself has critiqued some other methods unnecessarily on her blog IIRC, but this is taking it to the next level.

Stephanie_B · 02-09-13, 06:03 PM

I'm amazed at her ability to assess people's bowel habits based on the fact if a Bar Studio is in their urban area or not.

That said I read it on her Facebook page too after Jennifer pointed it out, so if it is in response to a tweat...that's just odd to me.

I also find it disheartening that she put it out there without explaining it further except for the "exacerbation" part. To me that comes across as petty. IIRC Tracie Long said something about tucking years ago and explained WHY she felt that way. I disagree with her, but YMMV and I respected her because she (1) did not name names and (2) explained her reasoning, which IS sound but I feel not always true if that makes sense. Throwing it out there is like telling me I need to wear black undies period.

alisoncooks · 02-09-13, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zippity

I am extremely interested in what she has to say; which I suppose was her intention with the remark.

I actually am as well.

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Originally Posted by F1mom

Okay now I can't see this without giggling.

I'm a loyal fan of BM.
(either way you wanna read that)

marmact · 02-09-13, 06:52 PM

Maybe she was just trying to stir up controversy/publicity, but I will say that I am rarely motivated to buy an instructor's workouts when they make a lot of negative commentary on other people's stuff.

Why not sell us on the positive benefits of YOUR method instead?

Susan · 02-09-13, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by herya

If Jennifer felt that something was unsafe, she could have written a blog entry in the spirit of "I attended a barre class recently and it got me thinking how some movements may aggravate some issues, depending on how they are instructed", with examples and clarifications.

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Originally Posted by marmact

...I will say that I am rarely motivated to buy an instructor's workouts when they make a lot of negative commentary on other people's stuff.

Why not sell us on the positive benefits of YOUR method instead?

I agree completely.

shoegoddess · 02-09-13, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by glamgal

Woah! The gauntlet has been thrown!!!

tytbody · 02-09-13, 07:06 PM

I think BM helps BMs really. All the twisting and massaging of the intestines.

We shall see. Wait till the blog gets up.

lorajc · 02-09-13, 07:37 PM

I'm upset to read this. I love Jen Galardi and her workouts. I do know she has a pretty decent ballet background....but?

lisarah · 02-19-13, 08:50 PM

Reviving this thread as I am curious to see if anyone ever saw any follow-up message from JG. Just pulled out & did a Bar Method dvd today. I'd hate to have BM issues tomorrow - tee hee

mle777 · 02-19-13, 09:19 PM

I was also thinking about this thread earlier today and almost bumped it for an update

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02-09-13, 06:03 PM
Stephanie_B Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Texas	I'm amazed at her ability to assess people's bowel habits based on the fact if a Bar Studio is in their urban area or not. That said I read it on her Facebook page too after Jennifer pointed it out, so if it is in response to a tweat...that's just odd to me. I also find it disheartening that she put it out there without explaining it further except for the "exacerbation" part. To me that comes across as petty. IIRC Tracie Long said something about tucking years ago and explained WHY she felt that way. I disagree with her, but YMMV and I respected her because she (1) did not name names and (2) explained her reasoning, which IS sound but I feel not always true if that makes sense. Throwing it out there is like telling me I need to wear black undies period. __________________ Stephanie_B If you can't do it today what makes you think you will do it tomorrow? DISCLOSURE: I had a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

02-09-13, 06:52 PM
marmact Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a plank position	Maybe she was just trying to stir up controversy/publicity, but I will say that I am rarely motivated to buy an instructor's workouts when they make a lot of negative commentary on other people's stuff. Why not sell us on the positive benefits of YOUR method instead? __________________ "We will dance on their chamois!" ~ Grunter von Agony, Hell Hath No Fury (The Sufferfest)

02-09-13, 07:06 PM
tytbody VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MA	I think BM helps BMs really. All the twisting and massaging of the intestines. We shall see. Wait till the blog gets up. __________________ ~~~Cheryl Completed a 10 day Pilates Challenge 2019 Completed Pilates 7 day Challenge 2019 Live Life Simply -Simply Love Life

02-09-13, 07:37 PM
lorajc Join Date: Jul 2005	I'm upset to read this. I love Jen Galardi and her workouts. I do know she has a pretty decent ballet background....but?

02-19-13, 08:50 PM
lisarah Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Crabby in Maryland	Reviving this thread as I am curious to see if anyone ever saw any follow-up message from JG. Just pulled out & did a Bar Method dvd today. I'd hate to have BM issues tomorrow - tee hee __________________ Lisa Do or do not...there is no try. ~Yoda Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world. ~Miyamoto Musashi Group Fitness Instructor BS in Kinesiology

02-19-13, 09:19 PM
mle777 Join Date: Dec 2004	I was also thinking about this thread earlier today and almost bumped it for an update __________________ Emily 3x Tough Mudder