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Taking a barre class might be a bit out of your comfort zone, especially if you've never used a barre to work out before. But rest assured: the low-impact, high-intensity workout is worth it. Barre classes typically use micro movements and small weights to work and exhaust tons of tiny muscles you probably didn't even know you had (and you'll almost definitely feel the aftermath the following day).

When it comes to studios, Pure Barre is among the most recognizable. The company has been around since 2001, with over 600 locations across North America. Most studios offer five different classes : Engage (a free 30-minute intro class for those new to barre), Classic (Pure Barre's original, low-impact barre class), Align (barre with an emphasis

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