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Thursday, December 13, 2012

Barre3 Brings 'Intense Workout' to Residents

Classes include a mixture of yoga and Pilates, combined with a dancer's workout.

One of the hottest fitness routines has come to Livingston. Barre3, which combines yoga and Pilates with ballet barre, has opened on South Livingston Avenue.  The 60-minute class is designed to "strengthen, lengthen and develop leaner muscles in the healthiest way possible," said owner Nora Yi. Barre3 was started in Portland, OR by famous fitness guru Sadie Lincoln.  According to their website, it’s a “unique 3-step sequence creates the strength of an athlete with the long, lean, graceful lines of a dancer.” The class involves yoga, Pilates and the essence of ballet barre, according to Yi.  Light weights are used and Yi says that “we use upbeat music to get the girls going.” “You just need to come here with water,” said Yi.  “We provide …

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