Fitness classes will always be my jam. I love working out in a group setting and love getting the chance to try a variety of workouts. I teach Pilates mat and reformer classes part-time and the little free time I get I’m usually taking a Pilates group classes. If only there were more hours in the day…sigh! When I get the opportunity and time to try out something besides Pilates, I get so excited.
When Portia from Obsessed with Portia invited me to her #HitTheBarreWithZico event she hosted with Flybarre and Zico, it was no question I would be there! It was my first time trying out Flybarre and I loved it! I have subbed a few barre classes for instructors at my gym and love barre workouts. My favorite aspect of a barre class is the strength component and I never walk a away from a barre class not feeling it in so many of my muscles.
Here is a breakdown of Flybarre:
- It’s a total-body sculpting class using light weights and core-strengthening exercises.
- Exciting, high energy workout concentrating on arms, core, thighs and glutes — the essentials for that perfect bikini bod!
- MUSIC !!! Upbeat, high energy and motivates you to keep pushing yourself.
- The classes come in a few different formats including Power45, Power60, Tone & Stretch and Flybarre Sport. I took the Power45 but plan to get back to try out a few of the other formats.
- Classes challenge both super fit athletes and newbies. The instructors are great at providing modifications if needed. Don’t be intimated to try it out. Let the instructor know it’s your first time!!
- Currently, there are 38 locations in 12 markets across the US.
- The studio space is gorgeous! I have only visited this Southlake Union location and the studio in Charlotte, NC. Both locations offer superb amenities. Beware though — if you are the least bit addicted to cute edgy workout clothes, don’t take your wallet in. I think I might be making a trip back to buy the cute top our instructor was wearing!
No Obsessed by Portia event is complete without the best of best swag bags.
Swag bags included: Polar Bottle, Seven Salon Product, ZICO Coconut Water, Mamma Chia Squeeze, Bissinger’s Chocolate, Seattle Met Magazine, Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups, Julep Hydrating Cleansing Oil + Konjac Sponge, Shea Moisture from Bartell Drugs, Clinique Makeup & a Free Ticket To Fly from Flywheel
I was so excited for the braid bar provided by Seven Salon. Braids for workouts are my favorite and one day I will actually learn to braid.
All Photos above are by Sukha Design & Photography
Thanks to Zico for the perfect post workout blended smoothie!
Thanks so much to Portia for inviting me to such a fun Sunday afternoon #HitTheBarreWithZico event!!
Looks like so much fun!
and such a great workout!!!
This looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/revisiting-childhood-trend-flared-denim/
So much fun!
Barre classes are definitely my favorite and this one sounds like it was so much fun. I love that you even got your hair done!!
Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com
Agree — the braid bar was such a creative idea!
Wow this looks fun! Working out is so nice in a community 🙂
Agree!! I like working out with others!
I was at this event too, but you must have been in the 1 PM class? It was a blast!`
Hate I missed you! Hope to meet you at another event soon!!
Ive been wanting to try a barre class! Now I want to even more!
XO JAC
This sounds like a great twist on the bare class! Those smoothie look super refreshing.
Love the Post and explanation of Barre. The photos are beautiful and I love all your perfect braids!!
-Bailey • http://www.hotdresshotmess.com
Thanks Bailey!! Hope so see you soon!!!
This looks amazing! Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Rita | http://www.styleroundtheclock.com
Thanks Rita!
What a super fun event! I love the idea of a braid bar! You ladies are so inspiring!
Kyla
Wanderlustkyla.com
Portia always hosts the best events and I was so obsessed with the braid bar!
This looks like such a fun event and Flybarre looks like such a great class, I’ll have to check it out!
Chelsea
Chow Down USA
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You should check out Flybarre for sure!!
This was such a great workout and so fun seeing you as always!!
So good seeing you too!! Hope to see you again soon!!!
this is so cool 🙂 must have been fun to be a part of it
It was so fun! Brunch and barre with girlfriends!
i love this workout, barre is great for your body
leslie
http://www.alifewellconsumed.com
Barre is always so fun too! Makes you forget you are working out!
This sounds soo freaking fun!!! What an awesome event!! We don’t have this in my city so I’ll just live vicariously through you!!
Haha, okay so I can’t do Barre- tried it once! Great post though!
Samantha
http://www.otisamantha.com/steps-to-start-your-gratitude-list-and-mean-it/
Thanks!! I always leave barre with shaky muscles 🙂