App Profile: Barre Definition

ChelsC8

Rating: 5/5

I’ve worked out consistently nearly all of my adult life, after playing sports most of my childhood. This last year has been challenging for our family. Besides the usual busyness of having three young kids (8,5,2), my husband has been in grad school in addition to an overly taxing job (in hours, stress, and emotion). So when the school year ended last June, my consistency fell off the tracks. The programs I had previously had good traction with were unappealing. But for the last several years, including through two of my pregnancies, I’ve loved barre workouts. My body has always responded well to the intentional movements, strengthening, and toning. It’s helped with my own mental health in feeling connected to my body in a way that I don’t always connect with typical strength training - the mind/ muscle connection asks for more. After a few days of IG ads for Barre Definition back at the end of January, I decided to try the one week free trial and told myself that if I found myself sticking to it and benefiting from it, I’d join. I was hooked immediately. Jacquelyn has created an amazing app and program. I’m currently halfway through the 90 Day Program and have worked out 4-6 times per week since I started. I can see a difference in my body already- more toned and slimmed down. But HOW my body feels is the best part - strong, feminine, balanced, and whole. So thankful for all that Barre Definition offers! It is high quality and affordable.

RachelJ3W

Rating: 5/5

I decided to try the trial period thinking I wouldn’t use it enough to make it worth my time but I was interested enough in the style of workouts to try it. I ended up doing it every day during the trial period and it made a huge difference for me! My husband was impressed with how much I loved it and committed to it. I felt better, slept better and was less restless when I came to bed, and for the first time in my life, I started working out consistently. (I’ve always lived an active lifestyle but never done a workout routine.) I actually joined while pregnant and I swear I can function almost completely normally because the workouts are targeted for what I need where I am right now. I’m looking forward to using the workouts made for postpartum and going forward after healing with her other programs. I love that it’s feminine, just enough challenge to motivate me to improve but enough flexibility to feel like I can still keep up with her even when I’m not quite to the level she is. Jacquelyn is great about giving modifications to make it fit different levels and it is seriously so fun! The workouts are categorized by type (like I do a certain stretch program when I have shoulder tension and pain) and you can also search intensity, target areas, etc. I also love that there’s structured programs but also flexibility in choosing what fits that day so I have no excuses. I seriously can’t say enough good things about it! 😍

cindyswing

Rating: 5/5

I took about six months to recover from my emergency C-section. In that time, I was only doing walks and physical therapy style core re-engagement exercises. I started using BD in January and have lost about 7 pounds from then. I’m beginning to see the long abdominal lines on the sides and my mama muffin top has shrunk quite a bit. I can even squeeze into some of my pre-pregnancy jeans again. When I first started using the BD workouts, I could barely do a push-up or plank (and I was super fit before) and just did the modifications as needed, and I’m happy to report that now I am doing planks and knee push-ups. I would try some of the videos without weights for the first time, and as I became acclimated, I added in weights or progressed to heavier weights. Action Jacquelyn makes for such a fun workout partner to have for home workouts It’s like working out with a bestie. I usually have my baby in a playpen next to me while I do the video off of an iPad on a stand. Her app is affordable and makes working out really doable when you have a baby at home. I love not having to drive anywhere or find childcare, but I’m able to train still. I also love that she has different programs you can follow. Or you can just do the weekly schedule. I also love that the workouts are anywhere between 15 to 40 minutes and it’s so doable. I’ve just started the April program and I’m excited to continue to see progress both in my muscle tone and on the scale.