Hmm... Fitness. Bending. Core. Touching my toes. All things that I'm not overly in tune with/good…read moreat. But I am trying, I'm trying hard to make fitness a thing that is an active (get it) part of my life, rather than something I scoff and try to avoid. I went to Barre Body with a colleague of mine when they were in town. She's pretty into her fitness and I agreed to go with her. Colleague solidarity and all.... OK, so I sound super pessimistic, when in fact, it was great. I really enjoyed it. It's a beautiful, calm space. We were two of four taking part in the class so I didn't feel silly for totally not being able to do certain things. The class was hard and involved a variety of resistance, stretching and strength based movements. There were also heaps of options for you to up it or pull it down dependant on your ability, which I think for this kind of fitness. From simple stretches to balancing, to weights to pull ups from the floor (haha - no), I loved the mix of the ballet/pilates/yoga style movements. There were points where I was laughing, mainly because I don't have the ability to do something yet, but I didn't feel like I was putting people off, I felt really supported, especially by the instructor. I will be trying it again (shock horror, I know) and hopefully, I will be in less pain for less time here therein. Seeing I felt damn good afterwards and that out wayed the muscle pain I felt over the following days, I feel I owe it to myself (and the studio) to give it another go.

Barre Body is a welcome addition to Brisbane, bringing their fun and dynamic classes to the…read moresunshine state. I've been to dozens of their classes in Melbourne and a few in Sydney so it was great to see them also offering classes in Brisbane during a recent work trip. As is the case in all of their other studios, the design is lovely with lots of light and nice touches like freshly brewed tea and scented candles. The teachers are friendly and make newbies feel welcome while also challenging those who come regularly. Book classes on line and on their app - it's super easy.

I'm a Studio Pilates fan girl, so when a move saw me proudly claim my Northsider badge it was a…read morerelief to know that a newly opened Studio Pilates class awaited me nearby. Like other locations, the studio is clean, minimal and the instructors genuinely interested in helping you get the best from your class. The beauty of the studios all running the same rotation of classes and equipment is that you can move from one studio to another without having to get to know the equipment all over again and keep your workouts consistent. The class sizes I've been in lately have been max 5 people - great for getting your bearings and not being in a sardine tin. I will say that they are all individually owned so you will need to register specifically with Nundah if you've previously gone to other studios. Pro Tip: Park in the 3hour free park under the Circa building.

From the owner: Studio Pilates offers the ultimate toning workout, totally transforming and reshaping your entire…read morebody. Our intensive 40 minute reformer classes will boost your metabolism and increase our body's ability to burn fat, increase muscle tone and lean muscle mass, resulting in a firmer, leaner, stronger you. World class instructors motivate you every step of the way. All of this in a space that inspires and ignites. Discover Studio Pilates with 6 classes for only $60* *Introductory special offer for new clients only. Valid two weeks.