I am distance runner and was looking to incorporate some type of cross-training into my weekly workouts. I attended one barre class hosted by The Pilates Barre Studio and immediately fell in love with the exercise. I have been coming to barre classes for about a year now and my body has changed drastically. I am now stronger, looser, and have built proper alignment. Although I initially began taking barre classes to support my running, I have found that I feel better in all my daily activities. The Pilates Barre Studio in Edwardsville is a fantastic place to strengthen and tone the body. I cannot get the same results from running alone. The studio itself is what makes barre classes so enjoyable. The instructors are so knowledgable about body's anatomy and make sure each student is performing the exercises properly so that he or she gets the most out of the workout and are safe doing it. The classes are never the same and always have fun music to keep you motivated throughout the entire workout. I have been a runner my whole life, but barre is by far my favorite. It is a great workout for anyone and for any skill level. read more