Transformations
Inspiring transformation stories from Summit, NJ Bar Method students:
Susan Cass, 451, Summit
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 2 year & still going
LESSON LEARNED: Take good care of your body now and it will thank you later.
I was in good shape, working out with a trainer curling 40 pound weights, and doing a ton of squats and lunges, but my knees were hurting and I was bulking up and feeling tight. Women at my son’s preschool at the time had opened a new studio call The Bar Method, which incorporated a ballet bar and lots of stretching, I was curious; little did I know it would become a healthy addiction.... See Susan's story›
Carol Abruzzo, 51, Summit
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 1 year & still going
LESSON LEARNED: Never too late to try something new.
I was intimidated. What's wrong with a little middle age girth? All my life I have been an active woman engaging in a vast array of fitness routines. As an adult, I went to aerobic classes in the 80's, ran in Corporate Challenges, swam at The Connection, then fast walked with dear girlfriends. And I tried the many cycle machines and yoga classes at fitness centers. I was fine.... See Carol's story›
Jen Graf, 38, Madison
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 1 1/2 years
LESSON LEARNED:
Fitting a few hours each week into a busy schedule can be
the most valuable gift you give yourself.
About a year and a half ago, I was out to dinner with my friend, Shannan. She looked amazing and was talking about an exercise class that she was addicted to, The Bar Method. I was hesitant to try it because I was scared of the time commitment and the difficulty level of the class.... See Jen's story›
Stephanie Davenport, 38, Chatham, NJ
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 6 months and still going!
LESSON LEARNED: Focus, form and fun!
One of the main reasons for my lack of exercise was due to a severe knee injury almost 20 years ago – I had shattered my right kneecap and severed many ligaments and tendons in a car accident. I had reconstructive surgery and did rehab for 2 years to get the strength and range of motion back that I had lost (my knee had extensive atrophy)....
See stephanie's story›
Colleen Boyd, 36, Chatham, NJ
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 4 years and still going!
LESSON LEARNED: Commit to it and The Bar Method will change your body and mind.
Picture this. Seven women, in an attic, taking demands from a boss, doing things like, tucking & curling, hearing things like, "hold your seat together, let it shake, feel it burn"... and, you may ask yourself, "scary sorority hazing incident?" No...it was the beginning of The Bar Method in Summit. See Colleen's story›
Amy Currie, 48, Summit, NJ
TIME REQUIRED TO REACH GOAL: 3 years and still going!
LESSON LEARNED: Eating clean and doing Bar is a perfect combination.
I’ve always been active, with spin and running being my exercise of choice. My sister-n-law, a Lotte Berk and Bar Method devotee told me about the Bar Method. From the very first class I was hooked. What makes it unique is that it’s challenging mentally and physically....
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