I've started going to a new place in SF called Cardio Barre - super tough workout, but I love it!

I'm not able to join a studio right now, but I have (as of today LOL as I was missing three) all their DVDs and love it. I also do P57 and stuff like that. My goal is flexibility, strength, and of course weight loss. I plan on joining Bar Method for a month and/or Pure Barre (there is also a Barre3 out here opening soon) in the spring to see if I prefer live classes, our budget would take a hit though and I'm not 100% sure this year would be the time.

Ruby I'm glad you liked it! We're renovating (long story) and I sprained my back Monday. Was finally able to do a workout today and did Barre3 (at home)...which is meh. I have tried three of her workouts and I just don't seem to love it like other brands, but hey at least it is something, right?

Hi! I'm new to MFP and am just getting back to exercising again. I used to CF and trail run, but last summer needed to use heparin during a pregnancy and had to put the weights down because it makes you susceptible to stress fractures. I got into the Bar Method after that...then added Physique57. I haven't been consistent though because my doctor won't allow me to exercise during pregnancy, which had been frequent recently (a month ago I had a D&C for my fourth miscarriage in eight months). I ended up gaining 30 pounds between those pregnancies and losses. I'm now trying to take the weight off and get into better shape. I still can't lift heavy weights (until about June) so it's back to the barre! My plan is to rotate Bar Method, P57, The Dailey Method (just tried that yesterday and it's no joke!!), and Yogalosophy. I'm also walking and hope to be running again soon. I'm strictly doing DVDs, as we don't have any classes where I live.

Thank you.

I think Physique57 is my favorite. I like the Bar Method a lot, but the DVDs are soooo long. Most days they're too long to fit into my schedule. I'll do that today though since it's the weekend. The Dailey Method is new to me. I did it once this week and will probably do it again tomorrow. It's similar to Bar Method but is more core-focused. I liked it, but when my oldest daughter tried it she wasn't a fan. Yogalosophy isn't a barre DVD at all. It's from the lady who trained/trains Jennifer Anniston in yoga. It's a nice little workout. You can include sun salutes if you want some cardio, and she adds in toning intervals between the yoga poses. It's challenging, but not over the top. I like it because it's not easy like some yoga DVDs are, but gives you a nice, much needed stretch after a couple of days worth of barre.

Since you're split between in-studio and at-home: the other thing I like about Physique57 is that you can view their workouts online. You can purchase them ala carte, or subscribe. They add new ones fairly regularly. They also post a challenge on their blog and give you an exercise plan for the entire month. I tried the challenge twice, then they took it away around the new year. I think they're gearing up to start a new one though.

So far this week I've finished: Physique57 Classic - 2nd Edition; The Dailey Method; Yogalosophy; plus I've walked. Today will be the Bar Method and tomorrow the Dailey Method. I'm determined to hit my goal of five DVDs a week.

How's everyone else doing?