{"id":89,"date":"2023-05-14T09:33:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-14T09:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latterly.org\/?p=89"},"modified":"2023-12-18T16:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T16:33:33","slug":"pure-barre-empower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latterly.org\/pure-barre-empower\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Know Before Your First Pure Barre Empower Class"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for a workout that builds strength, gets your heart pumping, and is fun? Pure Barre Empower is the class for you. It\u2019s one of my favorite workout classes, and I\u2019ve tried hundreds over the years.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also seen great results from Pure Barre. I\u2019m the most fit I\u2019ve been in a really long time (likely since my college days). I assumed after having three kids, I would never have tight abs again. While there\u2019s certainly plenty of evidence of the three pregnancies, the tightness in my abs has increased noticeably.<\/p>\n

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If you are new to barre classes, you may have the impression that they are easy or don\u2019t give you a good workout. Let me assure you that they are HARD and if you do them consistently and correctly, you will be in incredible shape.<\/p>\n

Pure Barre Empower is a combo of cardio + barre + HIIT. According to their website, Pure Barre\u2019s goal in this class is to elevate your heart rate, build strength and\u00a0rev up your metabolism<\/a>. For busy women, this 45 minute class is the perfect amount of time to get a good workout in.<\/p>\n

5 Things to Know about Pure Barre Empower<\/h2>\n

1. It provides the perfect mix of cardio and strength work<\/h3>\n

I have taken hundreds of Pure Barre Classic classes, and while I enjoy both the class and the results I\u2019ve seen from it, I am often left wishing for more cardio. Empower is the perfect mix, with both cardio sprints and plenty of strength work throughout the class. This class gets my heart pumping and gives me the results I am looking for.<\/p>\n

2. Flexibility is a high priority<\/h3>\n

Just like in Pure Barre Classic, stretching between segments is an important part of Empower, increasing your flexibility with each class. This leads to less injuries, less muscle pain, and it just feels good.<\/p>\n

With more traditional gym classes, like boot camps, stretching is often not a priority AT ALL. If you don\u2019t take it upon yourself to stretch after class, there is hardly any stretching at all. I typically don\u2019t have the self discipline to stretch on my own after a workout, so I am often sore the next day.<\/p>\n

I appreciate how Pure Barre prioritizes the stretching.<\/p>\n

3. Calorie burning is better in Empower than Pure Barre Classic<\/h3>\n

During a typical Pure Barre Classic class, I typically burn 200 \u2013 250 active calories. The class is mostly focused on strength and toning your body, and there is little to no cardio.<\/p>\n

During Empower, my typical active calorie burn is more like 300+, and the class is 10 minutes shorter. If you are looking for calorie burn Empower is the way to go.<\/p>\n

4. Equipment and wardrobe needed for class<\/h3>\n

Equipment you bring<\/h4>\n

Bring 3 things to every class: your sticky socks, a sweat towel, and a water bottle. The sticky socks sold at the Pure Barre studios are my favorite. However, I put a link to other good sticky socks below, along with a sweat towel and water bottle.<\/p>\n

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