Cardio barre: a method you will love

Cardio barre: halfway between fitness and classical dance

You don't know what to choose between dance and fitness? What if you combined both by getting into cardio barre? This discipline based on balance, coordination and strength is the perfect mix of everything your body needs: dynamism and strengthening. 

Definition

THE cardio bar is the alliance between two distinct disciplines that work perfectly well together: dance and fitness. 

Thus, thedance aspect allows you to work on balance, strengthen deep muscles, increase joint flexibility and muscles but also develop a certain grace specific to classical dance. It is therefore very complete for the whole body.

L'fitness aspect as for it allows you to work your cardio effectively et promotes breath management. The sessions take place without breaks so that the heart rate increases!

Combining these two concepts will allow you to exercise all your muscles and become a real sportsman.

You are looking for a studio to practice floor bar in Paris ? POSES Studio is made for you! 

Origins

The origins of cardio barre are mainly from classical dance. Indeed, the floor barre, initiated by a famous dancer and ballet master Boris Kniaseff. 

In the 1930s, he opened his own Dance School in Switzerland and learned when the work was carried out that the building was classified as a historic monument. This implies that he can't fix the bars useful for warming up dancers on the walls. 

Forced to find another solution, he decided to switch the warm-up exercises of his students to the ground : the floor bar discipline is born!

Little by little, discipline was widespread throughout the world et has diversified to suit all needs and trends. Classic floor bar, contemporary floor bar, cardio bar, etc., there is something for everyone!

To learn more about the benefits of the floor bar, go to the dedicated article!

The benefits of cardio barre

As seen previously, the cardio bar is a very complete sporting discipline. It therefore has a large number of benefits for the body but also for the mind. We'll explain it all to you!

Sculpt your body 

Just like classical dance, cardio barre allows you to tone deep muscles. Working on the deep muscles prevents you from gaining mass! Your body is therefore sculpted like dancers: slim legs, straight back, head posture, etc. There floor bar and weight loss is therefore not a myth!

So your muscles are reinforced and elongated which particularly favors a better overall body posture. You will quickly notice results: your daily posture will be much straighter than before!

Strengthening the deep muscles also helps to reduce the risk of injury. So you can give it your all when you practice!

Promote your balance and coordination

There cardio bar has roots coming from the classic dance, which means that the exercises performed during a session have many similarities. Thus, these exercises promotebalance and coordination of your body. 

In fact, the movements you perform are intended to strengthen the center of the body, also called trunk. 

Have fun !

The mix between dance and fitness gives rhythm to the discipline which allows you to let off steam and above all to have fun !

Release it pressure, THE stress and leave them in the locker room! Take advantage of the present moment to dance and work your muscles. You will emerge from the session feeling perfectly relaxed, light and ready to face everyday life!

Practical information about cardio barre

When you want to start a new discipline, it is always interesting to know a few useful information. We take stock!

Who can do cardio barre?

Cardio barre is a sport suitable for everyone ! So, you don't need to be a dance or fitness professional to get started in the discipline with confidence. 

If you are beginner, do not worry ! The cardio barre classes cover the basics, you just need to follow the coach and of let you go !

The more you perform workouts, the more you will feel comfortable in your body and movements !

Where to practice it?

Cardio barre can be practiced in various locations:

• in specialized studios : in the form of group or individual lessons
• at home : thanks to online videos
• in sports halls : in the form of organized group lessons

You can therefore practice cardio barre in the place that suits you best according to your needs. goals, your preferences but also your available time. 

To conclude

Cardio barre is an entire discipline that has many benefits for the body and the mind. We summarize everything you need to know about this sport:

• mixture between dance and fitness
• from the floor barre created by the ballet master Boris Kniaseff
• allows sculpt the body thanks to the work of deep muscles
• work the trunk and promotes balance and coordination from the body
• is a discipline that allows you to have fun and let off steam
• accessible to everyone : young and old, athletic and non-athletic
• can be practiced in different places: at home, gyms and specialized studios

All you have to do is try the cardio barre to form your own opinion! 

Test the Barre at POSES Studio!

You are convinced by the cardio bar ? So why not come and test Barre Flow at Studio POSES ? 

THE Flow bar allows you to strengthen your muscles with music thanks to a workout created especially for all levels! Inspired by the barre method of dancers, you will discover a new way of doing sport.

Follow the pace of the session during 50 minutes and let yourself be carried away by the movements. Our coaches are here to show you the different postures and movements as well as guide you in the different investments.

You will leave home Studio POSES with a feeling of lightness and with a smile!