Monday, February 8, 2010

Get in shape, girl!

Does anyone else remember "Get In Shape Girl" from the 80's? I remember just loving putting the headband and wristbands on, turning on the cassette and workin' out, 80's style. It came with a jump rope, mat and weights. So hilarious.

Now, I'm obsessed with barre3. It's an amazing workout! It's a combination of pilates, yoga and ballet and it incorporates small, light weights, a ball, strap and the ballet barre. It's truly the only workout that I never get sick of doing and I literally can hardly walk the next day, it's so challenging. As the owner put it to me when I was nervous to take my first class, "No matter how fit (or not fit) you are, you can do it...but it will totally kick your ass!"



Barre3 was started by a gal here in Portland, so if you're local, definitely sign up, there's a studio in the Pearl and in SE. If you're not living in Portland, there are classes popping up everywhere that incorporate the ballet barre and I urge you to give it a shot! You won't regret it! Bathing suit season is upon us and it's time to Get in Shape, Girls!

11 comments:

  1. haha!!! i totally had "get in shape girl" too! forgot all about it.. i was pro with that ribbon stick! ha.

    i need to try barre3 - two of the girls i work with go and say the same thing. i want to go with you to one when i'm up there!

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  2. omg that is HILARIOUS! i never had that... i feel left out!

    taryn, i just looked it up and found a place in SD. it's down in liberty station though.

    krissy, i LOVE this! thank you SO much... i think i'm gonna try it!

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  3. Yeah, it's awesome, the goal is small, long, lean muscles and the people who have been doing it for awhile have amazing bodies!!

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  4. I totally remember Get in Shape, Girl! I wouldn't be surprised if the cassettes were still floating around my basement somewhere.
    I need to try this barre3 thing. It looks phenomenal -- my favorites all in one. If they don't have one in my area, I just may sign up for a class of each.

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  5. Krissy, I think I still have your "get in shape girl" stuff in the attic. Ya want it?

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  6. i just signed up for a class this sunday! thanks for motivating me, krissy!!

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  7. Get in Shape Girl...OMG, I just died a little. What a great post. I hope to see you in class soon. I am loving the training, but still have a ways to go.

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  8. I need to find one around here! I have GOT to get my ass in gear to work out...I just get so bored! Maybe this workout is just what I need! :)

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  9. okay... you girls motivated me! mel - you should come with me. there's one in la costa. i'll send you the info.

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  10. You all need to come to Portland and take the real Barre3 class with me!!!

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  11. so i tried pure barre last night... i'm so sore today! but loved it. excited to try barre3 when i get up there!

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