Beginner barre workout at Physique 57 in Beverly Hills
I’ve been a runner for more than 30 years, but I’m something of a serial monogamist when it comes to fitness classes. (At the moment, I’m hooked on Ken Tietjen’s classes at my neighborhood Pilates studio, Whole Body Fitness.)
But I know what it’s like to be on the prowl for a new class. So we’re going to do some of the work for you. Each week, we’ll try a new class and let you know what it’s like. And, please, let me know if you have suggestions by email or on Twitter (@mmacvean).
Physique 57, 320 N. Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills www.physique57.com
Aura: Pristine little gym, lots of beige and blond wood. Showers and changing rooms. Posh but friendly.
Effort: Be ready to sweat and feel depleted, thanks to precise small moves.
Style: The beginner barre workout uses stretch bands, a playground ball and weights in addition to the barre for 57 minutes of hard work. There were eight of us in a mirrored room, under the direction of Sarah Pfeifer, who gently corrected and pleasantly pushed us to “inflame†our muscles. No serious experience or coordination was necessary. There were lots of ballet- and Pilates-type moves, with stretching incorporated throughout. And despite the address, the students brought a variety of bodies to class. Wear socks.
Cost: $31 per class, with savings for buying multiple classes. Complimentary two-hour parking.
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