The Bar Method : Month 2
Wow. Okay. Just finished my intro special (30 days of unlimited classes for $100) at the Marina del Rey Bar Method studio. To say I’m addicted is to put it VERY mildly. In 30 days, I did 21 classes. And this is while being a stay at home Mom with a little one who has special needs (and therefore, a crazy schedule with therapies, activities, doctor’s appointments, etc). So, if I can fit it into my schedule? I would like to think that most people can.
It’s a quick, but intense, one hour class. Like I mentioned in my first blog about Bar Method a month ago – it is a full body workout. It sculpts, shapes, stretches and burns away fat in EVERY area.
Personally, here’s what I’ve noticed (please excuse my self indulgence for a minute) :
- Increased Strength : I’m SO much stronger! For example, I can now do “regular” push ups, when I NEVER could before.
- Muscle Definition : Specifically, my arms are pretty ridiculous. I have to do double takes when I’m looking at myself in the mirror.
- Long & Lean : I am so conscious of my posture now. I walk taller and straighter. I’ve even adjusted my driver’s seat to be more upright!
- Increased Flexibility : I can’t remember the last time I could do the splits; maybe never. But I can almost do them on my right side now, which is unfathomable to me. Give me one more month and I’m there…
- Great Mood : I’m a pretty happy person in general, but even I have noticed a boost in my mood these days. I have more energy and I feel great!
And, the teachers and other students are SO warm and amazing. It’s a great community of women (and a few men!) who uplift and encourage each other to do better, get better, feel better. I was looking around the room this morning during Vera Tam’s 8:30am class and saw a NOTICEABLE difference in the other Bar Method students who have been regulars like me. And to think : it’s only been a month! (By the way, I definitely signed up for month 2).
