Equipment: Pure Barre signature resistance bands, medicine ball, and light weights
Students Should Bring: All you need are socks, a bottle of water, and a positive attitude.
Average Class Length: 60 minutes
Number of Staff: 5–10 people
Good for Beginners: Yes
Parking: Parking lot
Pro Tip: Arrive 10–15 minutes early and talk with the teacher before your first class for additional tips.

Q&A with Katie Wood, Owner

Exercise is challenging, and people frequently give up on their fitness routines. How do you keep clients motivated?
Pure Barre is a results-driven workout with clients seeing changes in their bodies in as few as 10 classes. Our team of highly trained and experienced teachers is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming community of like-minded women who look forward to coming to class, not only for the fantastic workout, but to relieve stress, see their friends, and give themselves a little well-deserved "me-time." The physical and emotional benefits experienced at Pure Barre are what set us apart from other fitness techniques and keep clients coming back.

What's the most radical physical transformation you've seen a client make?
We had a client lose 16 inches in just one month. She noticeably melted away her hips, thighs, arms, and waist, and mentioned she was sleeping better and felt more energized during the day. She attended class 4–5 times a week and saw definition in her muscles she never thought possible. Her transformation was truly remarkable and inspiring, but the pride it gave her was priceless.

What is a typical session of your program or class like for a student?
For 55 minutes, your personal life will melt away as you plunge into this fun workout set to motivating music. Your teacher will set up the exercises and then circulate the room, correcting form to help you get the most out of your time in class. Jump right in with a high-energy warmup, followed by light weight work to sculpt and strengthen the arms. We transition to the ballet barre to tone the thighs and lift and shape the seat with small, precise movements. Targeted exercises define and flatten the abs, and we cool down with deep stretching to elongate the muscles.

Is there anything else you want to add that we didn't cover?
The Pure Barre technique has more than 12 years of science and research behind it and is constantly being refined and developed. Our teachers have been and continue to be trained and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure our clients get the very best workout possible. We believe that everyone is capable of rocking our classes—no dance experience required. As long as you can hold a ballet barre, you can do Pure Barre. That’s not to say that it’s easy, your first class will likely feel challenging at times, but we encourage you to stick with it. Try your hardest and let loose, and feel free to ask your instructor plenty of questions after class if you weren't clear on any of the moves. At Pure Barre, we believe that exercise should be fun.