Kelly Osbourne has tried many different diet and exercise regimens in order to lose weight, but it was in the hit reality show Dancing With The Stars where she learned how to change her lifestyle and gained a healthier mind and body in the process. The ABC dance competition is very demanding, and Osbourne’s dance partner Louis Van Amstel made sure both of them were in top form.
The duo practiced six hours a day as they finetuned their routines and developed the form and endurance needed to stay competitive. And compete they did. Van Amstel and Osbourned placed a respectable third in the competition.
Osbourne has since lost over 40 pounds. She maintains the weight loss using the Bar Fitness Training Method. These yoga-like classes last a full hour and is known for its targeted body-sculpting. Practicioners sculpt the body and burn calories using a workout that combines the best of strength training and aerobic exercise.
The Bar Method is different from stretching exercises such as Yoga and Pilates in that there is a greater focus on fitness. It targets the major muscle groups through a series of stretching and contraction exercises. The result is a strong and shapely body – lean as opposed to bulky. Core conditioning is also an important part of the process. It gives the body extra stability needed for most everyday activities that we do. The important muscles are the back and abdominals.
Bar method classes can be taken at bar method studios around North America. For best results, 3-5 classes are recommended. A typical session will start with a warm-up period. Students then use free weights and the ballet bar to strengthen and stretch. The Bar Method is a full body workout, so there are exercises for the upper and lower body. Some users comment that they feel the burn in muscles they never knew they had!
