The workout seems super harmless. It seems like typical girly stuff where you just look cute and only move your body minimally and never sweat.
All of the above are true, except that you're workout is actually killler. LACTIC ACID CENTRAL. I can feel my body sculpting and toning into the next Adriana Lima. (not really but ya know, reach for the moon)
The excerices have a lot of small, easy movements, but its the repetition that makes it burn. You start with arms, move onto legs, onto da booty, end with abs. Recommendation for studio: change up the series. Each time seems to be essentially the same with minor variations and so-so music and instructors don't have their individual flare.
I've done ballet for many years, but don't expect a dance-like workout here. The only things that make it ballet-ish are the barre that you do some non-dance stuff on and you do some pliees.
The instructors are hit or miss. As you can imagine, this is the most uppity studio ever with every girl trying to get her sock bun perfect, etc. Just do your thing and...
   Read moreI’ve tried a lot of yoga/barre studios around the city and this one is my favorite. It’s on the smaller side but I never feel too cramped, they make sure that everyone has enough space to work out. I’ve taken barre with a few instructors and they are all great. Jill is so helpful and is great at helping you fix your posture/moves when you are unsure of what to do. I’ve been taking outside yoga sculpt classes with Jamie at Fitler Square and don’t let the yoga part fool you- this class is incredibly challenging, in the best way. I always leave feeling amazing and stronger than...
   Read moreI've been going to Focus for almost a year now and can't say enough good things about it! I have taken most of the instructors at the studio for both Barre and Pilates Fusion and everyone is kind, encouraging, and happy to offer modifications. The Focus team makes working out fun and enjoyable while also kicking your butt. Every time I leave a class I feel stronger and ready to take my next class!! Since I've started taking classes at Focus, not only do I feel physically stronger but also more confident and excited about working out, which I never thought...
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