recommendations for at-home barre? - Page 2

yogapam · 10-20-16, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by beyond.omega

I have to admit though, when VFers posted about Cathe Friedrich's Fit Tower that came out earlier this year, I was intrigued by it. On the other hand, maybe you get the Fluidity now for cheap on Craigslist and the Fit Tower in a couple years when people decide to unload it on the secondary market.

I agree the Fit Tower looks pretty cool, but I haven't heard much about how people like it or not. And being new on the market, doubtful you could find one used. Fluidity barres seem to pop up used fairly often. If you get one used and find it's not for you, it's easy to recoup your investment.

cherimac · 10-20-16, 11:44 AM

I had a Fluidity bar and sold it.

It was very heavy and took up a lot of space. I move a lot so that was my problem with it. I won a barre during a challenge Suzanne Bowen had and love it. Not as sturdy~you can't do pull ups, etc. with it. But, it's a great barre for general use. The brand is Vita Vibe.

If you have room and the ability to get ahold of a fluidity bar they are great.

Garrie A. · 10-20-16, 02:22 PM

I

my Fluidity barre! I found it along with the DVDs for $20 at Goodwill last year. It was my best purchase of the year. I don't use the DVDs that much, as I prefer Bar Method, Physique 57, and Suzanne Bowen. I would love to try Pure Barre's studio series.

laurajhawk · 10-20-16, 02:55 PM

I love my Fluidity, too. I bought it on ebay a few years ago, paid maybe $150 new in box with 4 DVDs and thought I got a deal.

I've used it a lot & it's worth it. I keep it folded up & leaning against a wall when I'm not using it. I do use it for modified pull-ups as well as for barre work.

Pat58 · 10-20-16, 04:39 PM

A really good hack I read about is to buy a sturdy sawhorse at the hardware store - I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense! Easy to fold and put away while you are deciding if you will be so smitten with barre that you need a bigger, fancier one.

Some people start out with a high quality bar stool with a back and padded seat/back.

txhsmom · 10-20-16, 05:10 PM

I have Cathe's new Fit Tower and like it! It's smaller and more portable than the Fluidity Barre.

Carol

Nuggie's Auntie · 10-20-16, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat58

A really good hack I read about is to buy a sturdy sawhorse at the hardware store - I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense! Easy to fold and put away while you are deciding if you will be so smitten with barre that you need a bigger, fancier one.

Some people start out with a high quality bar stool with a back and padded seat/back.

Sawhorses aren't very tall, though, right? I think what works for people depends on how tall you are.

Pat58 · 10-20-16, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuggie's Auntie

Sawhorses aren't very tall, though, right? I think what works for people depends on how tall you are.

Yes, that is a good point.

killoffsonny · 10-21-16, 06:04 AM

I bought a portable barre by Cardiobarre many many years ago. Its not real sturdy but you can do most things on it. However the price has gone up since I bought mine. I know I paid less than 100 and now its up to 119. Its light and easily moveable. The pieces come apart and can be stored in a bag.

mrsscififanec · 10-21-16, 01:01 PM

I use a portable and adjustable Stanley sawhorse .It's heavy duty plastic ,very stable can be folded to make it thinner and adjustable from 31 inches to 37 inches which is, at the 37 inch mark , perfect for me at 5 foot 6 inches. It is not that heavy and adjusted to it's smallest size it fits right behind my couch !!

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10-20-16, 11:44 AM
cherimac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia	I had a Fluidity bar and sold it. It was very heavy and took up a lot of space. I move a lot so that was my problem with it. I won a barre during a challenge Suzanne Bowen had and love it. Not as sturdy~you can't do pull ups, etc. with it. But, it's a great barre for general use. The brand is Vita Vibe. If you have room and the ability to get ahold of a fluidity bar they are great. __________________ Cheri

10-20-16, 02:22 PM
Garrie A. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Virginia	I my Fluidity barre! I found it along with the DVDs for $20 at Goodwill last year. It was my best purchase of the year. I don't use the DVDs that much, as I prefer Bar Method, Physique 57, and Suzanne Bowen. I would love to try Pure Barre's studio series. __________________ Garrie -AFAA certified GFI -Licensed Barre Above instructor -------------------------------------------------------- CLX 6/19-9/19 STS Grad 11/19-2/20, 9/20-12/20 Current Focus: Cathe STS 2.0 Check out my blog by clicking on the "Home Page" link under my profile name.

10-20-16, 02:55 PM
laurajhawk Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado	I love my Fluidity, too. I bought it on ebay a few years ago, paid maybe $150 new in box with 4 DVDs and thought I got a deal. I've used it a lot & it's worth it. I keep it folded up & leaning against a wall when I'm not using it. I do use it for modified pull-ups as well as for barre work. __________________ - Laura "Don't say 'I can't' ... say 'I presently suck at this thing.'" - Matt Meese, BYU Divine Comedy Last edited by laurajhawk; 10-20-16 at 02:55 PM. Reason: ebay not craigslist

10-20-16, 04:39 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	A really good hack I read about is to buy a sturdy sawhorse at the hardware store - I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense! Easy to fold and put away while you are deciding if you will be so smitten with barre that you need a bigger, fancier one. Some people start out with a high quality bar stool with a back and padded seat/back.

10-20-16, 05:10 PM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	I have Cathe's new Fit Tower and like it! It's smaller and more portable than the Fluidity Barre. Carol

10-21-16, 06:04 AM
killoffsonny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston	I bought a portable barre by Cardiobarre many many years ago. Its not real sturdy but you can do most things on it. However the price has gone up since I bought mine. I know I paid less than 100 and now its up to 119. Its light and easily moveable. The pieces come apart and can be stored in a bag. __________________ Becky

10-21-16, 01:01 PM
mrsscififanec Join Date: Jul 2004	I use a portable and adjustable Stanley sawhorse .It's heavy duty plastic ,very stable can be folded to make it thinner and adjustable from 31 inches to 37 inches which is, at the 37 inch mark , perfect for me at 5 foot 6 inches. It is not that heavy and adjusted to it's smallest size it fits right behind my couch !!