These are both GREAT workout LIFESTYLES and programs. It's all about what works best for you. If you are a hyper, ultra competitive, dropping sweat beads, beating times, and slinging weights kind of lady or gent then CrossFit is perfect for you. If you love a burn, ab focused, low impact, muscle shaking, only a glow not a sweat, pop music, motivational "you can do it", choreographed, woman focused type of workout the Pure Barre is for you.
My Point of View
Cross Fit: This is not only for the workout and weight lifting elite. Do NOT be intimidated. The trainers are super nice and focus on helping you get the perfect form first before you up your weight. You compete against yourself breaking your own times and weight goals. Of course you are in a garage/partial indoor type of setting with bars, weights, row machines, benches, tires, rings, jump ropes, and all sorts of primitave equipment, but do not be overwhelemed. In due time you will experience each piece of equipment modified until you reach your full potential. There is an array of music being played from rock-n-roll to rap. There are a few terms to learn, but not difficult at all. I mean you can create a Cross Fit workout right in your own garage or under your car port. If you love a competetive environment that is encouraging and everyone is there to reach a goal (or shatter it) then this is the place for you. Cross Fit builds muscles quickly with its burst of high impact exercises mixed with weight training anywhere from 65%-100% of your maximum potential. It goes without saying that CrossFit and the Paleo lifestyle go hand in hand. The notion to eat like your ancestors and move around like our ancestors. The price is twice the price of your local gym (or ten times if you pay a $10 membership), but well worth it! Unlimited gym access can range from $100-$190 a month depending on if you are a student, single, or family membership. It's a bit of a STRETCH for me to pay $110 per month, but I just eliminated one trip per month to the hair salon ( I mean a hair style doesn't last too long in the sweat box)
What is Cross Fit You Tube Video http://youtu.be/tzD9BkXGJ1M
Pure Barre: Tuck, press back hold, press back freeze. This is some terminology that you will hear at Pure Barre. This type of workout is targeted for women (in my opinion) I say this because you are tucked focusing on lower abs the entire workout, you focus on triceps, your seat (aka bootay), and thighs. These are areas women struggle with the most. The workout incorporates a small ball, bands, and 2-3lb weights. The entire time you are holding a move then pressing back, front, and side to side in small (by small I mean 1" motions) anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 or 4 minutes. Your legs TREMBLE and they will tell you to "embrace the shake". I felt the burn and had to "come out" of the position a time or two or three, but overall the class wasn't difficult and I didn't break a sweat. I could leave there and actually go somewhere without smelling like "Workout". If I had to pick an eating lifestyle that goes with Pure Barre I would choose pescitarian or vegetarian. The price is well HIGH as all get out. The price range is a little less expensive for students (like $100 a month) You can purchase per class around $20 per session or for UNLIMITED monthly access it ranges anywhere from $150-$200 per month (depending on your contract) for one person. On an educators salary $190 a month was just a little too steep for me. I mean if I didn't get my hair and nails done then it would be doable, but really I'm NEVER going without hair and nails (or gas for that matter)
What is Pure Barre YouTube Video http://youtu.be/wlLQfM65A6A
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