Unfortunately, as you get older the medical diagnoses are “it’s part of the aging process.” For the past six months osteoporosis and thoracic arthritis have been part of my life. Last September I found I could not lie flat on my back on a yoga mat and do floor exercises, but I could still golf, ski, walk and live! In January due to an amazing amount of snow in Colorado, we could not get to the mountain to ski, so volunteering at a food pantry and my friend’s barre studio in Denver were the alternatives. I returned to Cambridge in late January, and joined Pure Barre on 1/29. Two months later, I have been to 31 classes, and unbelievably, I am now able to lie flat on my back for many exercises without pain. I can’t do everything, and I feel great. I definitely recommend Pure Barre for everyone. The instructors are wonderful, and they suggest accommodations to the exercises that are too difficult for anyone. I am 73, and Pure...
Read moreFor the past eight months, I have been attending Pure Barre. I began due to an osteoarthritis diagnosis and an inability to lie flat on my back on a hard surface. I have gone to Empower, Define, Reform, and Classic. I love Define, and Empower is not my favorite, but Pure Barre is the best. When i began last February, I got tremendous support from the leaders and the participants. I have improved from 50% to 90% success, to 100% planks during Classic, to being able to get up from flat back to table top. I am also now able to lie flat on my back, Who would...
Read moreI ❤️ PBHSQ! I’ve taken almost 450 classes here, and I cannot get enough. I leave every workout feeling stronger & empowered. The instructors and staff are so kind and you can tell they really care about every single person in the class! The various formats allow you to get what you really want out of a workout (cardio, high intensity with empower, slow burn with classic, stretching and balance with align, and weight lifting with define). The unlimited membership is definitely the way to go in order to save money on the...
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