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luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 6:23 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
I don't know anyone IRL who takes classes so I figured someone here may be able to answer my questions.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, osteoarthritis in my knees and feet as well as DDD all down my spine. You wouldn't know any of this from looking at me, I try not to let my pain stop me from doing things I enjoy but, I'm just not as active as I once was and would like to be again. I need a safe way to build strength and shed the weight I've gained this winter.
Would Barre be safe for me? Are there ways to modify moves for people with physical challenges?
I saw a great Groupon for a studio near me but I don't want to buy 10 classes if I won't be able to do it.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 6:42 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
When ai lived in CA, my daughter and I did barre classes together. It’s great for improving flexibility and I (noticeably out of shape when we started), saw and felt a huge difference after a few weeks of going 3-4 times per week.
There are a few places here in Atlanta that I saw, but I haven’t found one close enough to my house to make it convenient enough to go consistently.
Try it! We loved it!
ETA:
The studio we used had modified movements and worked for all fitness levels. I have tendonitis in my ankles and at one point had an ortho boot on one foot. I was still able to get in decent workouts. 
[This message edited by GabyBaby at 12:44 PM, February 23rd (Friday)]
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
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luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 7:27 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Well, I guess I do know someone IRL who has tried it! 
Thanks for the input Gaby, I think I'll go buy that groupon now.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
psychmom ( member #47498) posted at 7:39 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
Go for the shake, luvbug! Barre is a great workout for strength, although I've only taken 3 classes so am not a good person to tell you much about it. But why not try it out, right?!
BS (me); fWH (both 50+; married 20 yr at the time; 2 DD DDay 1- 9/13/2014 (EA)- 3+ yrsDDay 2- 10/24/2014(PA2)-July'14-Sept'14DDay 3- 11/12/2014(PA1)-Oct-Feb '14Reconciled
luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 8:58 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2018
You're right, psychmom.
I bought the Groupon and I'm trying a class tomorrow morning. 
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 3:22 AM on Saturday, February 24th, 2018
Hi Luvbug!!
Let us know how you like it!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
Skan ( member #35812) posted at 12:01 AM on Sunday, February 25th, 2018
I loved my Barre classes, and just went to the first one that I've done in about 5 years on Thursday evening. Kicked My Ass! Totally! And this is after 2 months of Pilates. But I'm going to persevere as I really like what it did for my legs and ass back when I was doing it regularly.
If the Barre class doesn't work out for you, I would suggest that you do try Pilates next. The instructors that I have are able to do modifications on almost everything if you have a problem. And daym! One hell of a core workout!
Imagine a ship trying to set sail while towing an anchor. Cutting free is not a gift to the anchor. You must release that burden, not because the anchor is worthy, but because the ship is.
D-Day, June 10, 2012
luvbug0915 (original poster member #22934) posted at 6:06 PM on Monday, February 26th, 2018
I ended up in the 9am class yesterday and today I am feeling muscles I forgot existed. I imagine it will get just a bit worse before it gets better but I'm determined to use all 10 classes before they expire.
I like the format of the class and the instructor was able to give modifications for the couple things I just could not do at this fitness level.
I'm glad I bought the Groupon and I'm looking forward to my next class.
"I haven't stopped looking for the good in people. I've just accepted the fact that I'm not always going to find it."-Patti LaBelle
GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 12:12 AM on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
Awesome!!!!!
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
undertherug ( member #41580) posted at 1:16 AM on Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
I love my barre classes! I am 70, have arthritis almost everywhere, and barre is helping me with conditioning and balance. Highly recommend.
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