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I've done Bar Method, which I believe is very similar. It was definitely a good core workout. But yes, very pricey!

We just got a studio in Virginia Beach, and I REALLY want to try t, but you're right - it's so expensive. I just can't justify the cost.

I took my first class today and it was so freaking hard! They ha a new member special-one month for $100. Plus they have childcare at the one I attend. It's Barre3. They do have online videos for post partum women

My abs are trashed right now-sitting up from the couch is impossible-it was great to have so many variations to do to build up the strength

The barre3 online videos are great! They have different length ones (10, 30, 40 minutes) so you pick what you have time for. There's a good assortment of videos too. It's $15 a month to have access, which I think is a small price to try it out. I love them!

Yes! I love Pure Barre and I splurged on a few class packages before I got married. Unfortunately, I don't live near a studio anymore so I bought some of the DVDs.

@autumnlove: I love the Physique 57 DVDs. They are a great workout, I remember when I first started, I did the DVDs for a couple of weeks and noticed muscles in my leg that I hadn't seen in ages! I need to get back to it. I've taken the class, too and I think I almost died. I will stick to the video because I can take a break without feeling like a pansy.

I also do the physique 57 dvds...the classes are too expensive for me and too hard to work around my schedule. I got a good deal on the 3 dvd set, so it has a 30 min workout, a 57 min workout and i think an abs workout (which i've never done).

I once took a barre method class, which i really enjoyed.

@JoJoGirl: when during your pregnancy did you stop doing the classes?

@Pirouette: gosh lets see. Around 25 weeks I was diagnosed with diastasis so had to significantly modify everything, ie no planks, no ab work, so focused on arms and lower body. I was still going at 35 weeks but it was realllllyyyyy hard. I was signed up to go to class the day after I went into labor at 37+3 so was optimistically hoping to go til the end, but my sciatica was so bad at that point I'm not sure how many more classes I'd have made it to!

I've done Barre3 - it was a ton of fun but, yes, on the expensive side!

@Pirouette: I've debated trying the Physique 57 DVDs since I can't afford the classes. Where did you buy them?

@Pirouette: haha aww trust me I was not doing the full workout by the end!! But thanks

@birdofafeather: that's awesome! I want all those things (especially a quick labor!) it doesn't look like dailey method is in NY though. and I can't really justify paying for the classes on top of my ballet classes (which are super expensive) and my gym membership, but i'm thinking of ordering a barre dvd (in addition to the physique 57, which i'm getting a little bored with)...would you recommend dailey method over pure barre for during pregnancy? i see they have a prenatal one for pure barre as well, but i'm wondering if I'm better off adapting the normal one so i can use it pp!

There is a promo code on dailygarnish.com for the video option at Barre 3 if anyone is interested. I haven't tried it yet but I an hoping to someone in the next week or so.

@Cole: Thanks for the link!

I've done Bar Method and I love it! It's a great workout. The first time I did it, I was sooooo sore the day after. It is pretty expensive, though, so I do it sparingly

I've done BarreAmped. Of all the classes I've taken in the last few years (bootcamp, hot yoga, etc.) I found it to be the hardest and most effective. The closest studio is really small, though, so the most convenient classes are always filled up.

Aw. Still PB, especially now post-partum when I need the core work.

Great workout but super $$$$$.

Bumping!

I've done Barre3, Bar Method and recently started Pure Barre. It's a new studio so there are still some improvements to be made and I'm still learning but I do like it.