Emily {a new HobokenGirl contributor} weighs in about the Tastemaker’s Event at Local Barre last week:

When I was asked to attend Local Barre’s Taste Makers event last week, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. Naturally this seemed like the perfect opportunity to do some barre – a controlled, less intimidating environment and perhaps a slower pace? Sign me up! I had been wanting to try a barre class for the longest time, yet couldn’t get up enough nerve to just to go. Naturally this seemed like the perfect opportunity – a more controlled, less intimidating environment and perhaps a slower pace? Sign me up! But then I looked down at my foot and how I could forget about the cast – the huge, suffocating cast that has morphed with my right leg for the past two weeks. So…does that mean no barre??

 

Yup, you guessed it. Though I was pretty disappointed, the lovely ladies at Local Barre allowed me to park as close as I could get to watch all of the action. To be honest, this was probably the best way to ease myself in as I really had no idea what a barre class entailed.

The instructor of the night was Amber, who was so very sweet…until the music turned on. Amber is tough, but in a way that makes you want to work harder and push yourself. The girls worked their legs, cores, arms – you name it, it was hurting the next day. The class ended with a refreshing stretch session, which seems like the perfect way to unwind after such a non-stop class.

As if the class wasn’t enough of a treat, the LB ladies invited us to stick around for some cocktails and treats. While I would have gladly accepted a flute full of champs, we were treated to trendy Luli Tonix blended juices. So delicious and a great post-work out treat!

Across the room was something a bit more sweet, which is why I had to pause on the juices and head that way. I think I am obsessed with the pitcher and straws. I didn’t want to take any samples  because the layout was too pretty to touch. But rest assured, I dug right in.

Overall, it was such a great and unique night out. I am literally counting down the days til I can walk again – 7 days! – because I will quickly thereafter be signing up for my first class!

To celebrate LB’s 4th anniversary, they are offering two amazing deals for the month of April:

• 3 class pack for $50

• one unlimited week for $50

You can purchase the deals here: http://bit.ly/1p3ZS1q – hurry and purchase before May rolls around! For more info on Local Barre, click here!

Have you taken a Local Barre class? What did you think?