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Barre classes are all the rage right now and for good reason. These classes are inspired by techniques in ballet, Pilates, dance, yoga and functional technique. Some moves are done at the bar, some on the mat and some use mini balls, resistance bands or small hand weights to maximize results. With fun music and inspiring group class leaders, barre classes can sculpt, define, and lengthen the body. Each Village Health Club & Spa location offers its own take on barre classes.<\/p>\n
DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa (North Scottsdale)<\/strong><\/p>\n Here, the Fit Barre class takes barre workouts to new lengths with a fusion of ballet-inspired movements, sculpt training, and Pilates. This class uses small and strong isometric movements to increase strength, lengthen muscles, and tone problem areas. Participants will feel stronger and invigorated after each class.<\/p>\n The Pilates\/Ballet Barre Fusion class offers a combination of Pilates mat exercises and Ballet Barre basics. A variety of props and work at the bar are incorporated into this class, which is suitable for all fitness levels.<\/p>\n The Ballet Barre workout, designed for all levels, tones, and refines the entire body with a combination of ballet, Pilates, and standard exercise techniques both on and off the barre.<\/p>\n Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa (Chandler)<\/strong><\/p>\n This location\u2019s Barre-based classes use a combination of postures inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates.\u00a0The barre is used as a prop to balance while doing exercises that focus on isometric strength training holding the body still while contracting a specific set of muscles, combined with high reps of small range-of-motion movements.<\/p>\n