Here’s what you need to know about ‘barre’ — a low-impact workout inspired by ballerinas  INSIDER

Taking a barre class can certainly be intimidating. Between the small pulses, bends, squats and stands, accented with two or three-pound weights, there is a lot …

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Here’s what you need to know about ‘barre’ — a low-impact workout inspired by ballerinas – INSIDER

As Pilates becomes more mainstream, fitness gurus around the world continue to come up with different ways to make it a little more interesting. A perfect example is Body Factory's Lagree fitness class that uses the intimidating Megaformer Black Machines. This workout utilizes slow controlled movements to engage and elongate different muscle groups. “The slow and controlled movements burn a lot …

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The Right Fit: Lagree at Body Factory