Barrefigure

If you’ve ever had day dreams of being a ballerina and yoga master added in with Pilates goddess then come here !
A friend texted me the other day wanting suggestions of different fitness options and I suggested a barre class .Now not having done my homework at all on what to expect I was pleasantly surprised !
This is a full abs, butt and thighs workout !
With the mix of all 3 forms of fitness you come away feeling like you’ve done a full workout without the feeling of going to hell and back with a sadist from the gym .
You only need to bring yourself, some grippy socks (which you can purchase there) and a smiley face .
By the way there’s a 2−4−1 special on, so have at it fitness guru’s.

I was fortunate enough to experience Barrefigure for the first time at the Unilocal Elite event and oooooo la la was I impressed! This is my sort of exercise! It is a mix between pilates, strength conditioning and yoga and uses the bar and other pieces of equipment to tone and sculpt. Don’t think this is a class to come as your «easy» day from the gym… it is sweaty and my heart was pumping out of my chest at times! And yes you will be waddling the day after but yip it feels goooood! Great location on Richmond Road with lots of parking and a bright spacious studio. I personally think the instructor makes or breaks a class and Marysa is AMAZING! Her upbeat and friendly attitude is so motivating and she pushes and challenges you in a really supportive way. I am definitely getting a month pass (unlimited for $ 150!!!) right after my Christmas break. No doubt I will need lots of sculpting after this food filled festive period! See you soon Barrefigure!

I used to do Barre classes in San Fran so I was stoked when I heard that Marysa was opening a studio here.
Located above Richmond Road, the studio is open and light with a gorgeous view out west. As for the class itself, don’t let the description fool you — it’s hard! I’m always amazed at how such small movements can make your legs (or arms) shake so uncontrollably. As for co-​ordination, you don’t need it… well, not really. You do use a ballet barre but it is surprisingly unballetic bar the pointing and flexing of toes.
Marysa is doing a 2 for 1 offer at the moment and also an introductory $ 150 unlimited month so if you looking for a new régime heading into Summer I’d definitely recommend giving this a go

I was so lucky to have the chance to join in on a studio class recently, meet Marysa who is so friendly and made me feel excited and happy.
The class combines, yoga, Pilates and barre work, and from the warmup to the workout and finally the relaxing stretch out at the end, your heart is pumping away and your body reaping its toning rewards.
I along with my good friend, glanced over at each other, not knowing what we were in for, but never daring to slow down. I really love the tempo and movement of the class it was as though we were in our very own dance routine workout.
I always like a good music soundtrack, and I definitely approve of the song choices, all very current dance tracks.
The studio is very easy to find up some stairs from a well signed Barrefigure at 166 Richmond rd. Parking was not hard to find at all across the road.
Inside the studio, carpet lines the studio floor which faces floor to ceiling mirrors, and to the other side is Marysa sign in desk/​reception and a block of cubby holes perfect for storing away your bag etc.
Views out the window, to glimpse as I noticed during workout a beautiful church up on Ponsonby rd.
This is the definite winner of a class for women, it targets all those areas we want toned up and perky– abs, thighs, and bum of course!
I want to be back in soon for this amazing class as the feeling of revival and stamina I got from just one class I am actually begging for more!