Barre3 vs Physique 57

[twinkletoes]

For those that have done both...which do you like better, and why?

I don't know if I'll actually buy either one (although the QVC deal is tempting) but I'd like to hear some opinions on them. Thanks!

[Nuggie's Auntie]

Physique 57, fer shur! Of course, you knew I was going to say that.

P57 is just much more dynamic and IMO more challenging that Barre3. I think Barre3 puts out some very solid workouts, but they're just not as fun and high energy as P57.

[momofcha]

Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

Physique 57, fer shur! Of course, you knew I was going to say that.

P57 is just much more dynamic and IMO more challenging that Barre3. I think Barre3 puts out some very solid workouts, but they're just not as fun and high energy as P57.

+1 - I have serious dread with Barre 3.

[cherimac]

For me, right now, it's Barre3 and SBF. They go at a more controlled pace and have impeccable form pointers and modifications. I am not advanced in barre at all so these meet my needs.

Sadie and Suzanne both approach barre from a therapeutic standpoint and that's helped my flexibility, etc. When I've
done barre longer I do plan to add in P57.

[txhsmom]

I think it's all in what you are looking for. After decades of doing hard workouts, I am at the point where I don't really want to do super challenging workouts anymore.

That being said, I find Barre3 workouts more accessible than Physique 57 workouts, mainly because the Physique 57 workouts move so quickly. I often feel like I'm flaying around trying to do a move in Physique 57. A lot of that, if not all of it, I'm sure is a learning curve - no question it's steeper with Physique 57, than with Barre3.

I find Barre3 workouts relaxing and challenging at the same time. There is absolutely no dread factor for me with their workouts. If I don't feel like working to my max, I can easily dial it back with a Barre3 workout. I don't know if that's as easy to do with Physique 57.

They are both well constructed, well instructed, workouts.

Carol

[Stephanie_B]

I like the energy from P57 and I actually do feel there are a lot of pointers in it.

I keep trying to like B3, trying online and the DVDs. I just find the majority of it dull, and I LIKE Callanetics and Bar Method which most find dull. I watch the clock.

That said both have online videos, although you'll have to pay for it at P57. I'd try both and see what clicks with you.

[PhyllisG]

Love P57. Barre3 not so much. .Love the energy of P57 and I think they give great form pointers. I think P57 is more challenging and more fun. I traded Barre3

[txhsmom]

Originally Posted by Stephanie_B

I like the energy from P57 and I actually do feel there are a lot of pointers in it.

I keep trying to like B3, trying online and the DVDs. I just find the majority of it dull, and I LIKE Callanetics and Bar Method which most find dull. I watch the clock.

That said both have online videos, although you'll have to pay for it at P57. I'd try both and see what clicks with you.

Oh gosh, I find Callanetics and Bar Method as dull as watching paint dry, yet I love Barre3. Isn't life interesting?

Carol

[kathym]

I like Barre3 vs. Physique 57. I think it depends on if you already have great core strength and if you like to move fast vs. more controlled. When I started Barre3 I worked out for years doing ab workouts from many instructors. I never really felt my lower abs until I started working with Barre3. Now I can take what I learned in Barre3 and apply to tonique and many other workouts. Sorry ... I digress.... I think if you just want a fun faster moving Barre workout Physique 57 would be something you would like. If you would like to really pay attention to form and balanced body workouts I would go with Barre3. I always feel relaxed after Barre3 no matter how hard I worked. I do both streaming and QVC.

[Stephanie_B]

Carol it is. Weirder still I am meh about Dailey Method and can't stand Pure Barre.