TRX and Barre Fitness Fusion at Be Well Fitness and Rehab

 Almost a quarter of the way through the year, and I am still continuing my fitness journey. I headed to Be Well Fitness and Rehab at 1827 Bardstown Rd. in the Highlands this time to check out TRX and Barre Fitness Fusion class. Their website describes it as a class "that combines the large motor movements of TRX with the small isometric pulses of Barre, combined with ballet inspired moves and cardio bursts."

 Be Well Fitness and Rehab was easy to find with street parking in the front or in the back parking lot. I followed the signs to the entrance and was warmly greeted by Jamie (massage therapist and babysitter) and Tina, owner and instructor.  They quickly got me oriented after signing the standard paperwork on where to put my things and the bathroom. They offer FREE childcare for all evening classes and for some morning classes as well.

 The music started and so did the class with a warm-up using the TRX.  TRX was invented by a Navy Seal and stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise. It consists of two nylon straps with handles on the end for hands and foot holds.  This suspension training is great for all levels of fitness because you adjust your body weight to increase or decrease the resistance. Tina did a great job demonstrated the moves and telling us exactly what to do. It was easy to modify the exercise to make it more difficult or easier by moving forwards or backwards. Each move we did for about 30-60seconds. After a few moves with the TRX, we moved over to the barre where we worked on some squats while holding a ball between our thighs.  This is tougher than it looks. I was even starting to shake. We did another round of exercises on the TRX and back to the barre before just staying with the TRX. We did typical moves such as lunges, push-ups, planks, upper body moves, and squats. With the TRX, though, you are also challenging your core strength AND balance in those typical exercises which I really liked. I felt like my whole body got worked out in this class.

 Tina was a great instructor. She worked us hard, but had a sense of humor in it too which made it fun. There were 5 people in our class, so she was able to give us personal instruction and encouragement as needed to get a great workout.

 Along with TRX and Barre Fitness Fusion, Be Well Fitness and Rehab also offers Jaya yoga, Yin yoga, and spin classes. Their website gives times and descriptions for these classes. Drop-in rates are $15 or you can buy a punch card for 10 classes for $110 which can be shared with family and friends and does not expire! Don't forget to check out when their free babysitting is available too! They also offer a variety of other services such as massage therapy, occupational therapy, and vibroacoustic harp therapy. Be sure to check out their website for more information!

*Know of another place that you love that I should check out or wondering about a place? Let me know: fitinlou@gmail.com

**Be sure to check out the other reviews: b.silque, trapeze, Zumba, Insanity, Hwang's Martial Arts, Mighty Momz, Pure Fitness Training, Project Body, Skyrobics, Homefit Personal Training Bootcamp, 502 Power Yoga