I realized recently that this is my first summer in Chicago where I’m not marathon training – crazy, right?! Now that I’m on the hunt for workouts other than long runs, I wanted to launch a new blog series to give you the scoop on some of the new workouts I’m trying and would love to hear about your favorites as well. Expect the full rundown on my latest sweat-fests, with info on what to expect, what to wear and what you might feel like afterward.

// The reveal of Barre Bee Fit’s total rebrand – meetThe Barre Code!

Last week I was invited toThe Barre Code(formerly Barre Bee Fit) for a little celebration of their 4th year of being in business + a preview of their latest and greatest class, TBC.

The Workout:“TBC” from The Barre Code ($18/class)

TBC stands for both Total Body Conditioning and The Boot Camp and is the newest workout from the ladies behindThe Barre Code. It’s a 50-minute, bootcamp-style workout that starts and ends with high-intensity cardio with the majority of class time spent on strength training exercises aimed to work your entire body.

// TBC led by The Barre Code’sChief Training Officer, Lina Belkin

What To Expect:强度从开始到结束!爆炸的汽车dio in the beginning of class will get you sweating right away and get your heart-rate up, where it will stay for the entire 50-minutes. Expect moderate impact (some jumps in the cardio portions) and a total-body workout both with weights like the medicine ball & weighted bar, and using your body weight as well. Arms, abs, butt, legs… all covered in one class!The Barre Codestudio definitely had a “girl power” vibe with all workouts specially designed for women & a focus on community and becoming your best self.

// Caught with a little post-classsweatglow

What To Wear:紧身裤或裁剪紧身裤,背心,moderate impact sports bra + socks (a mandatory at all classes atThe Barre Code). I’d avoid shorts since you’re jumping around quite a bit and there’d definitely be potential for them to ride up and become annoying. Looking back I wish I would have grabbed a water before heading into class (doh) and brought a towel as well since things got pretty sweaty and my hands were slipping around during medicine ball push ups.

// co-founders of The Barre Code, Ariana Chernin & Jillian Lorenz

Final Verdict:This class was a total shocker of an ass kicking – I really wasn’t expecting such an intense workout out of a barre studio butThe Barre Code’sTBC is no joke. I was soreeverywhere,like to the point of barely being able to walk. If you’re looking to work every major area of your body in under an hour, you can’t beat TBC. I’m super excited to try more of the classes atThe Barre Codeas an awesome supplement to my Flywheel addiction. Bonus points to TheBarre Codefor havingstudios all across the city(Gold Coast, Loop, River North, Lincoln Park & Lakeview coming soon!) which makes it really easy to squeeze a class in no matter what your schedule is like.