Raise the Barre

Richard Giorla, the classically trained dancer who created Cardio Barre, based his revolutionary workout on one principle: The key to strength and endurance is developing core muscle. In Cardio Barre, you work from your core-;maintaining your balance using a barre, a countertop, a chair, or even your own strength-;and then repeat low-resistance, dance-based motions such as plies, arm extensions, and leg flexes. Inside this easy-to-follow, fully illustrated book you'll discover: How...
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Richard Giorla, the classically trained dancer who created Cardio Barre, based his revolutionary workout on one principle: The key to strength and endurance is developing core muscle. In Cardio Barre, you work from your core-;maintaining your balance using a barre, a countertop, a chair, or even your own strength-;and then repeat low-resistance, dance-based motions such as plies, arm extensions, and leg flexes. Inside this easy-to-follow, fully illustrated book you'll discover: How to get a complete session of cardio, strength training, and stretching in only one hour. How to tone your arms, flatten your abs, lift your butt, and tighten your thighs without heavy, expensive equipment! The optimal foods to eat to reach optimal health. How to do Cardio Barre while you're cooking, cleaning, and even watching TV! You'll have fun while getting in shape, gaining better balance, developing stronger muscles, and losing fat. Learn how in only eight weeks!