The Bar Method has been deemed the number one Los Angeles work out by Extra and is rapidly expanding in studios across the nation. While Yoga and Pilates are still regarded as “top” workouts in the world of fitness, the Bar Method has becoming one of the most talked about forms of exercise with its unique bar-assisted moves, and intense, fat-burning sessions designed to uniquely strengthen all muscle groups in the body.
Founded in 2000 with a small studio in San Francisco, the Bar Method was created by former journalist Burr Leonard. Her method consists of a series of dance-conditioning workouts that help you form a lean, firm and sculpted body by using both a bar and various mat exercises. It combines one of my preferred workout methods; interval training, with stretching techniques used in physical therapy, thereby elongating the muscles at an intense pace. The benefits include reduced body fat, improved posture, increased stamina, defined hamstrings, a lifted seat, and tight abs!
Currently the Bar Method studios can be found in popular locations like Brentwood, Hermosa Beach, Marina Del Rey, and Pasadena, along with many others. They have also expanded to several different states across the country, which are all listed on their website. Even if you do not have time to drive a few minutes away for one of the classes, they have workouts on DVD you can perform comfortably in your own home.
The Bar Method is definitely a test of your strength and endurance. It takes great effort to build muscle mass and reap the benefits of a highly caloric burn. In the end though, the tight buns and six-pack abs will definitely be worth it!
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