Bar Method

This is the "advanced" Bar Method program – it focuses less on teaching the basic moves and more on movement variety/intensity. The Bar Method intermixes challenging versions of traditional toning moves with unique pulse and isometric exercises. It’s a surprisingly tough workout — you get elements of ballet, Pilates, Callanetics, stretching and traditional body-sculpting. Most moves isolate a single muscle group, working it in a variety of ways (e.g. a squat done on tip-toes increases intensity, isolates the quadriceps … and improves balance).

Master teacher Lee Potter in her third trimester with twins adds her own special wit and playfulness to the Bar Method's pre-natal workout, a long-standing and popular class at its flagship studio in San Francisco.

This is the introductory Bar Method program; it's designed to teach the basic techniques as it re-shapes your body. The Bar Method blends intensified versions of traditional toning moves with unique pulse and isometric exercises. It’s a surprisingly tough workout — you get elements of ballet, Pilates, Callanetics, stretching and traditional body-sculpting. Most moves isolate a single muscle group, challenging it in a variety of ways (e.g. a squat done on tip-toes increases intensity, isolates the quadriceps … and improves balance). Other results-boosting techniques include short pulses, varied-tempo reps and multi-plane exercises.