Mat pilates & barre
Mat pilates and barre in Bellefontaine
If you want strength and tone without a machine, mat pilates and barre are where to look. Both are welcoming to beginners, both work your whole body, and neither requires any experience to walk in and keep up.
Barre
Barre blends ballet-inspired moves with pilates, dance, yoga, and strength training. It focuses on small, controlled movements done in high repetition, which is what gives you that long, toned feeling. You do not need any dance background. If you can hold onto a barre, you can take this class.
Mat pilates
Mat pilates uses your own body weight on the floor to build core strength, stability, and control. It is the foundation a lot of people build everything else on, and it pairs beautifully with both yoga and reformer.
Frequently asked questions
Is barre good for beginners?
Yes. Barre is built on simple, repeated movements, and every move can be modified. Beginners are welcome in every class.
Do I need ballet experience for barre?
No. Barre borrows a few ideas from ballet, but it is a fitness class, not a dance class. No experience needed.
What should I wear to mat pilates or barre?
Comfortable, fitted clothes you can move in, and grippy socks for barre if you have them.