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About barre
Barre is rated here at 4.0 METs, so the 50 minutes most studios book is 234 calories for a 155 lb person. That is lower than the class feels, and the reason is that shaking is not the same as working hard. Barre keeps one muscle group under tension through a small range while the heart rate stays moderate, so the legs give out long before the lungs notice. Add jumps, planks between sets or heavier weights and the rating climbs. A cardio barre format at 6.0 METs turns the same 50 minutes into 352.
Calories Burned by Body Weight
Calories burned per 30 minutes of barre at moderate intensity (MET 4)
| Body Weight | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 109 cal |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 127 cal |
| 155 lbs (70 kg)Reference | 141 cal |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 154 cal |
| 185 lbs (84 kg) | 168 cal |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 181 cal |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 200 cal |
Calories Burned by Duration
Calories burned at 155 lbs body weight, moderate intensity
| Duration | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 70 cal |
| 30 minutesReference | 141 cal |
| 45 minutes | 211 cal |
| 60 minutes | 281 cal |
| 90 minutes | 422 cal |
Calories by Intensity
Different intensities burn different calories. MET (Metabolic Equivalent) measures exercise intensity.
Food Equivalent
30 minutes of barre burns enough calories to offset:
Based on 141 calories burned (30 min at 155 lbs)
Tips for Barre
- Hold the barre for balance, not for support, the moment you hang off it the working leg stops working
- Keep the pulses small and slow, speeding up is how people cheat the last twenty seconds
- Tuck the ribs down before you tuck the pelvis, most of the lower back ache in barre comes from an open ribcage
- Two or three pound weights are enough, the shoulder series is long and the load is cumulative
- Shaking is normal and is not a signal to stop, sharp joint pain is