Almost a year ago one of my girlfriends bought me a one week pass to join The Bar Method. I enjoyed it so much that I put my regular gym membership on hold and joined. It was triple the cost but I was amazed at how much it strengthened my core and improved my flexibility. And who doesn’t want to feel like a ballerina?!? But if I am being completely honest, I started missing the variety of classes that are offered at a traditional gym. And I’m not sure I was getting enough cardio by doing only barre classes. I mean, I will throw in a workout dvd here and there and do sprints/lunges on our hillside, but that’s about it. And I am not a runner…even though I tried desperately to become one by doing Stroller Strides for 2+ years! So when I heard that an Equinox was opening even closer to home AND they offered THREE types of barre classes (and so many other class options), I was sold. I’ve already taken their gold barre class which is actually ice skating moves inspired by Tara Lipinski so there is a lot of jumping (hooray for cardio) and tomorrow I am trying the body sculpt class!

P.S. I have to tell you that these tennis shoes are THE MOST comfortable running shoes I have ever purchased. They are shockingly light and were SO comfy that I wanted to wear them right out of the store. I am usually a size 7 but I sized up in these a half size and the 7 1/2 fits perfect. Plus they are SUPER cute!

Outfit Details: Cropped Sweater c/o CAbi, Mossimo Tank, Seabert Capris c/o Fabletics, Nike Pegasus Shoes