Heidi’s First Hand Account of Barre
Barre, at the Studio – By Heidi Cayzer
Previously, I have spoken about exercise and the importance of establishing habits to help with motivation to continue with exercise, so I thought I would do a check-in.

It’s been about five months since we finished the Peninsula Osteopathy + Allied Heath’s Winter Warmer Challenge. The Winter Warmer Challenge was a great way to encourage me, and many others, to try the variety of different classes on offer at POAH Pilates + Yoga at The Studio.
Over the initial four-week period, I participated in eight classes, with my objective being to check out some of the different class offerings. I knew that I really want to improve my functional strength to assist my general health within the workplace, while exercising, and in my general everyday life (often referred to as “activities of daily living”).
So, five months on, I’ve become a regular at Barre class.
What is Barre I hear you ask?
Barre is a high intensity, low impact combination of pilates, yoga and ballet in functional movement patterns. A dance background is definitely not required to be in this class – I can attest to this. The instructor Kristie is great. Her in-class cues and prompts are always helpful, plus her great playlists makes the 45-minute class fly by.
What have I noticed about myself since starting Barre?
The 6am wake up on a Tuesday morning has been getting easier.
I have noticed that I feel stronger and more comfortable when working and undertaking everyday activities. For example, while I may be tired at the end of a day in the garden, the general body fatigue is little to none over the following days. Since June, I’ve found the position on my bicycle while riding and racing is more comfortable, and I’m able to work harder because of this.
If you are thinking of changing up your current exercise plan as part of a spring clean, why not come and join me and the rest of the Tuesday morning crew, as we pliè our turnouts at Barre class.
Bring your mat, drink bottle, towel and sense of fun.
Tuesday 6:30am
Thursday 6.30pm
PO+AH Pilates and Yoga
6D, 35-37 Murradoc Road Drysdale.