"Lift, bend, stretch, flex now put your leg on the bar and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..." Yeah right…read more Having been a mini ballerina back in the day I expected to enter this class and be slowly and painstakingly led through a series of leg sweeps, arm wafts and plié. I was wrong. Instead I was swiftly swept into the group and cued by Bec along the way. If you have more left feet than right, I would strongly suggest starting with their Xtend Technique class instead of Xtend Barre. Facilities are really good with free lockers available. The classes are well sized and there is plenty of space for you to move about so you don't whack into someone. By the end I was sweating, shaking and swearing at my quivering thighs. Don't doubt the challenge of the plié people when it's sped up to 80s Kylie-esque music! Luckily I had fellow friend, and Yelper, KheShan G with me to giggle along the way with. Note: bring a friend to suffer through the process with you. They even have a Mum's and Bubs Xtend class here too so bring the babe if you fancy! Will I be back? Definitely, there is almost an Xtend Barre class every 2 hours EVERY DAY here. There's no excuse not to be grand jete-ing my ass in there at least once a week now.

Love the barre classes. Low impact but great workout. The instructors are great too, always…read morecheerful, positive and motivating! The studio is open space, has fans (no aircon) so it does get a bit hot on 35degree days.

I've been into health and fitness for a while and decided to give Barre a go. I started off with a…read more2 week intro pass and absolutely loved it! I am now a member and go 3 times a week :) I highly recommend Aleenta Barre Mawson Lakes, it's a fun and friendly environment, you don't even feel like you're working out!

From the owner: Welcome to the Club. Your home for women’s health, wellness and fun. From workouts to weights,…read morelaughs and everything in-between. Aleenta is a Health Club like no other. A grown-ups only playground that feeds your soul with fun, your body with energy and your mind with happiness. Our workouts might be fun, but we're not silly. We've curated every aspect of Aleenta, so all you need to do is come in, have fun, feel good and leave knowing we have your back. A space for you, no matter how your day has been. Shake off the daily grind and refuel your tank with energy, enjoyment and confidence. We're female-founded and after more than 1,000,000 client visits and hundreds of 5* Reviews, we know a thing or two about creating classes women love.

Xtend Barre Queenstown offers a fantastic low impact exercise alternative which promises those long…read moredesired lean and toned babe'n bodies most gals dream of. I started with this studio when they first opened a few months ago. As an individual who loves to commit to a strong exercise regime, barre encompasses my love of pilates and it's benefits, with a promise of getting my heart rate up and burning even more calories. (You will seriously sweat - this is no lie!). The location is perfect for Western suburb's rollers like myself, and is the first studio of it's kind down this side of town. The studio is brand new with a simple and modern layout and plenty of windows for natural light - adding to the overall calming and relaxing Zen-feel. A range of classes are offered including standard barre classes each day, a stick variation barre class, a technique class for beginners, stride which encompasses some light interval running with barre, pilates and yoga. With plans for more classes in the future, Xtend is building a strong following. The instructors are all fantastic. Each have their own specialities, and there is no doubt you will find your favourites amongst them. Management greet you with big smiles, and it's great to be consistently provided with friendly and helpful service. Furthermore I highly recommend trying the studio's unlimited two week trial for new non-members. It's a great inexpensive way to figure out if barre is for you and which times and instructors suit you and your needs. You may find a new love for this unique work out. I've personally found barre a fantastic work out which has greatly assisted me in my rehabilitation from having deep vein thrombosis. I still get fantastic results and can keep up a reasonable fitness level by undertaking a lower intensity workout. Letting the instructors know of any injuries is extremely beneficial, as you will find they will give you loads of support and always provide alternative options for certain exercises to those who have injuries. Consistent commitment will definitely provide you some proud results even if you are like me and are forced to come to the realisation you will sadly never have the coordination of a ballerina EVER; and whilst you may think you look like a graceful Swan at the time, appear closer in reality to a challenged penguin. But don't worry, there is hope for some plié-inspired buns of steel instead. And who doesn't want a perky toned butt?! Makes looking like an uncoordinated penguin justifiable. (Tip-Just try not to look at yourself in the mirror during class).

This is a long overdue posting but I wanted to leave a review for women in Adelaide looking for a…read morefun and inspiring way to change their bodies and find that great lift tone and burn without the arduous task of going to a boring gym. Let me preface this review by saying I am a San Francisco based Pure Barre teacher and I was seeking a barre studio that would allow me to continue my practice during one of my many trips to Adelaide. I tried what few places were available in the area and out of studios that I tried Inner Strength Pilates & Barre studio had to have been my favorite. Maybe I am a bit biased because it did remind me of my own barre studio at home, in that it had high energy music and a quick pace that allowed you to build your strength while of course getting your heart rate up and providing good cardio at the same time. The teacher was motivating (even though it was early in the morning!) and although the class was only me and another women she handled the small size well, being particularly attentive of our form and technique (which of course provides the best results). The terms did seem a bit dance heavy which could be intimidating to those (like myself) with no dance background and little to no rhythm. But fear not! because those are simply the terms they use to help set up the exercise, the actual work requires no dance background or rhythm in the slightest. The best thing about barre is it is fun and distracts you from the pain of working out. Instead you're lost in the music and the motivational cues from the instructor and before you know it the class is over and you're already thinking about the next time you'll be able to come in. The next day I felt delightfully sore! Two weeks of regular classes I'm positive you would start to see results. I only wish I had gone to a few more classes because I can imagine that a full class would have wonderful energy. It would be nice to see some kind of package deal for regular clients. Perhaps an autopay set up that provides unlimited classes for a discounted rate. I would definitely be signing up for that right away! (Plus when you're paying a higher price for these classes you're always more motivated to go regularly and get bang for your buck!) I also really regret not trying one of the pilates classes. I am a regularly client of a reformer studio here in San Francisco and it would have been great to see how those classes compare too. I guess this just gives me another reason to check the studio out next time I am in Adelaide. Coming from an area where the boutique fitness studio market is WAY over saturated it sometimes can be difficult to find a studio that is up to par with the many offerings we have in SF. However, I am confident when saying Inner Strength Pilates stands out a league above the rest.

From the owner: Our Adelaide Clinical Pilates Studio & Barre Studios specialise in rehabilitation, pregnancy &…read morepost-natal care. We cater to a range of clients from beginners to advanced athletes. We will get you the results that you need! We are located at Hyde Park, Goodwood & Glenelg in Adelaide. Booking essential for all Pilates & Barre classes. Small class sizes and personalised attention is what we are all about. Increase your flexibility, tone, strengthen, loose weight & get rid of any aches and pains fast. Book an assessment to have a chat about what your goals are and let our instructors guide you on what class type is best for you. We can help with: - arthritis - back pain / injury - knee pain / injury - flexibility - shoulder pain / injury - bursitis - disc bulges - sciatica - pregnancy - post-natal care - posture - toning & strengthening all over - pelvic floor strengthening - core strengthening - neck pain & tension - ankle & foot pain / injury - rehab post surgery

I recently moved from Melbourne and found it hard to find an equivalent barre class, until I found…read moreAleenta Barre. The instructors are amazing and it is a wonderful workout, toning muscles I never knew I had. The best part is - you can tailor it to your ability and go as hard as you like.

From the owner: Welcome to the Club. Your home for women’s health, wellness and fun. From workouts to weights,…read morelaughs and everything in-between. Aleenta is a Health Club like no other. A grown-ups only playground that feeds your soul with fun, your body with energy and your mind with happiness. Our workouts might be fun, but we're not silly. We've curated every aspect of Aleenta, so all you need to do is come in, have fun, feel good and leave knowing we have your back. A space for you, no matter how your day has been. Shake off the daily grind and refuel your tank with energy, enjoyment and confidence. We're female-founded and after more than 1,000,000 client visits and hundreds of 5* Reviews, we know a thing or two about creating classes women love.

I first got involved with Move Through Life Dance School after they offered 10 weeks of Ballet…read moreclasses for $20 through one of those coupon discount websites. I went along with a friend and was surprised at how welcoming and friendly everyone was. The studio, located in Glengowrie, is used for multipurpose activities but has a complete dance studio with all the bells and whistles. The floor is sanded wood and there is a full wall of mirrors and a barre at the opposite end. We attended a Beginners Ballet class which was good, but I was worried ,as someone with dancing experience, it would be easy and a little boring after a few classes. However, after the first class the teacher was quick to say we would continue to work towards more difficult things and she would work more closely with new people that joined as we went along to catch them up to speed. There was a range of different sorts of people attending, school age, 20 and 30 something's and older, more mature women. There was also a mixture of abilities which didn't make you feel like a loser if you have never done ballet before.

I hate the gym and have never really stuck with a workout routine until I started barre at Aleenta…read more The tenders are encouraging and the Rundle studio is a beautiful open location. I walk to work, and the studio is about five minutes away, so I can't speak to the parking situation. There are currently five different types of classes offered at the studio, plus occasional challenges or extended workshops. I love the variety, and that I can take classes before work, at lunchtime, or after work. Routines change every month, and each instructor puts their own twist on the routine, so if you go to multiple different classes you get a really nice variety of different styles of instruction. Everyone is knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging, and keeps me coming back for more! I have seen a noticeable change in my body, but most importantly it gives me a great place to clear my head and reboot a little bit. Ending with meditation is a real game changer. You also stretch throughout, so even after I have worked myself to exhaustion in the class, I never walk out feeling very sore. It's pricey, but worth it, since I keep going! I don't think it's more expensive than Pilates.

I've started Barre classes at the perfectly positioned Aleenta Barre (upstairs from Endota Spa)…read moreright next door to all my favourite shops which provides a little extra motivation. I'm a 6.30AM attendee so parking is never an issue - Rundle Street is eerily calm, quiet and empty at that time. Instructors are fabulous especially Alicia and Klara who are my favourites! There are three different class types don't be fooled Blend can be as hard as Burn. Content of classes change regularly, seems when you master one release you are on to the next. It is important to note that you must book into classes, there is no just rocking up. They have lots of different class times and an excellent iPhone app for booking classes - particularly useful for booking in at 5.45AM when you jump out of bed and decide you want to get to the 6.30AM class. Class ends with a healthy juice shots from Sowelu Naturopathy and you are ready to hit the ground running. Barre all excuses and give it a go!