I am such an absolute newbie to dance / barre...what is the advantage of having a double barre rather than a single?
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You might use the lower or the higher barre depending on the exercise. This is a much better choice than a single one... Some time in the future you might want to place your foot on the lower barre... Great product!!!
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Im really nit completely sure. My daughter uses this exact barre in her dance class so this is why i bought this one.
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A lot of postures or exercises you will need to put one of your legs on one bar and hold on to another bars or even use both bars at the same times. I have seen my daughter using both bars at her stretch exercise most of the time.
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Great product. Sometimes you need the different heights if you are stretching or doing a grand pliè. . . Etc
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it is an advantage for a growing child who can not appropriately place their foot on the barre . It is an advantage also for newer dancers who are just becoming flexible. Start at the lower barre so you don't pull anything unnecessarily and graduate to the taller one. Good luck!
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The double barre is an advantage for stretching, Port de bras, grand plies... Etc. This goes for hand placement and leg work!
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Kat, if you are 'just' starting to workout then the BBL would be a good starting point. I'm between intermediate and advanced and didn't even break a sweat with it. So definitely wouldn't recommend for anyone BUT beginners.
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It's far from the "fixed to the wall" barre in dance studios as well as the bars that aid the handicapped who need to put their full weight upon it in order to maneuver up and down. That being said, if you distribute your weight pressing down perpendicular to the floor, you should be fine. Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaning with an extremely angled trajectory.
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The Classic is really the way to go unless you have very little strength and endurance. It is actually easier to get into the rhythm to use properly. You can vary the intensity if you need to.
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The barre is sturdy,but not heavy, I have used this barre for fluidity as well as P57 work outs. I have to wedge the side of the barre against the wall to keep it from moving. Others have mentioned using sand bags. I have never seen an actual fluidity barre. I know that it is possible to adjust the barre to do the workouts. I hope this helps.
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100% better.The balance is what is great as oppose to the straight bar.Also the initial lift will help strengthen your back and legs and all of it.Just need to start light and gradually move up in weight.Remember the bar weighs 56lbs.Hope this helps.
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Remix Workouts has the Body Weight Circuit that is AMAZING for improving cardio health and to really see results in toning for your entire lower body including thighs and legs. Because you're using your body weight you are also strength training so you're getting stronger and burning more calories. The curtsy squat changed my behind for sure!
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No, not for me; one came with Bob's and one came with a woman and her team. I like and use both since the woman's uses a faster pace and I therefore use the lighter weights and Bob's is more 'traditional and I'll use the heavier weights. Can't remember which weight came withe which DVD, sorry...
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They're both nicely challenging so, no matter which one you'll start, you'll still be adjusting to it for a while until you'll be able to get through the whole thing. So it won't really matter. They're more similar than they are different. Good luck!
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Yes I have both the single and double. If you are looking for a lift I would say get it. If not don't get the double gel
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No, you don't need a barre. It would be handy to have one, but you can just use a chair. You just need something sturdy you can use for balance.
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It is easy to install and I would think it would be suitable for practice. I think the silk ones might actually be better for dance if you are talking about what I think you are. cirque de Soleil type stuff? This could be a little stiff for dance. But I love it. It's kind of like parachute material if that helps.
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Get the Hercules, especially with you just getting into DJing, it's a great tool to learn the basics with. I've been djing for a year and half almost 2 years and now that I have the Hercules it's helping be a lot smoother with the transitions and it also helps with getting comfortable with mixing
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Provided you wear the booties over your dance shoes, then yes, it would be very useful for practicing turns. It's been many years since I took dance lessons, but once I got the hang of it, I was doing pirouettes just for the fun of it!
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Hi shell- absolutely not and i'm also a 2 left feet person. The key to it is reviewing the basic dvd which explains the moves in a very simplistic way. When starting off with the workouts there's the option to not play music so you can hear the instructions from the lead instructors who by the way make the workout really enjoyable. It seems that you have curiousity for kickboxing/mixed martial arts and I say go for it! I've experienced missteps during the workout many times but as the saying goes pratice makes perfect and most importantly have FUN! :)
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Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and painful Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and... » Read More Hi, this fluidity bar is a beautiful piece of equipment.I ended up selling mine on Ebay. I have several herniated disc in my back and the small motions that you have to hold really aggravated my back and neck. I also hated that a majority of the work out DVD was done on the matt and basically a modified sit up and nothing to do with the barre. If you think you would use this to stretch or are creative enough to learn your own workout routines it might be worth the investment. As a side note. I ride a pedal bike and I am a dog walker but this work out I found to be just not for me and painful « Show Less
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It is definitely easier with two people, but doable alone. You will probably need a little patience the first time, but once you get the technique down it is simple enough.