#the bar method

So I just bought my class pass this week, and I’m going to try and document what classes I take and my progress through them. I am already in LOVE with class pass as a fitness option. I’m getting to go to all sorts of unique and fun studios in Austin that I would have never even known about.

Day 1: Practice Yoga on the East Side

I LOVE this little studio. I had never been to an organized yoga class (outside of those free ones everyone tries in college) and I’m all about if after Friday. Next time I go I’ll have to get a picture of the actual studio because it is just so typical East Side hipster - shabby chic with a modern twist. The instructor had a soothing voice and was descriptive enough for a relative beginner like me. I will absolutely be back as much as I can (which with Class Pass is three times a month).

Day 2: The Bar Method Downtown

Getting to explore Austin a bit more is a great perk of Class Pass for me, and this morning I was able to hit up the downtown location of The Bar Method, which is near a bunch of cool bars I’ve always heard about but have never been able to find! The class was... difficult? I guess? It’s hard to describe because while I didn’t sweat very much, my muscles were still shaking and I found it difficult to do all of the reps. We’ll have to see how I feel in the morning.

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The Bar Method & Lululemon

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This month has been roughhh. A very emotional week at the beginning of the month and every. single. class. has been kicking my butt lately.

I've been coming out of thigh every class, find myself lifting less during flat back, and seat! I just can't seem to get it! What happened??

I've been pushing myself with heavier weights, staying on toes during pushups, and even taking L shape during round back! -- But! I still feel like I suck, suck, suck lately. Less compliments and more corrections from the instructors don't help either, amirite?

But then, there's this. If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough. Just need to remind myself that class is never supposed to be easy, that even the instructors struggle, and as long as I'm pushing and going, then I am a helluva lot better than three months ago.

Total: 24 Classes

Week 1: 7 classes

Week 2: 6 classes

Week 3: 4 classes

Week 4: 7 classes

Changes: I can't say I've noticed much of a change over the last month.

My legs are far more flexible which has made stretching at the bar easier and has me killing it in Round Back.

I'm detecting a slight thinning/definition in my thighs.

Did my measurements for the 90 day fitness challenge - no major changes. Bummer.

I spoke with the owner who commented on my hips getting slimmer - I personally can't see it and think it might be due to my magic pants but who knows!

HOWEVER, I am now able to do ALL pushups on my toes (which was one of my 90 day fitness challenge goals) and have started to use the 3 lb weights for the first two arm exercises.

Reflections/Goals: I've read a lot about how students tend to "bulk up before they slim down," so I am crossing my fingers that I am in that bracket! Continuing with my 90 day fitness challenge but now going to concentrate on ab work (my body is JUST starting to understand the muscle movements for lowcurl) and to continue with the heavier weights for arms.