With a focus on the barre technique, Plana Forma stays true to its “build the body you love” tagline
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Working out your core is cool and all but have you ever had to do this intensely for 55 minutes straight with no break whatsoever? A workout like this actually exists and it’s called Plana Forma.
With the tagline “build the body you love,” Plana Forma focuses on practicing the barre technique, a method that makes use of classical ballet barre. With the power of your body’s weight as resistance, the workout gives you 55 minutes of sweat, more sweat, and excruciating pain.
I got the opportunity to try this workout on a warm Saturday afternoon in Plana Forma’s newest branch at Molito, Alabang. While on the way to the venue, I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
The workout began with simple warm-up stretches that primed my body for the powerful set of exercises ahead. As the routine went on, the basic barre techniques were then executed—push-ups, planks, some Pilates moves, two-pulse curtsy hover plus kicks, single-leg squats, donkey kicks, Arabesque leg magic circles, flat back half rainbows, sit-ups, and crunches.
As predictable as it sounds, having to consistently do these exercises in a span of seconds is what made the workout a challenge. It’s a test that pushes you to your limits while at the same time delivering quick results. Not only does Plana Forma burn hundreds of calories, it’s also a great way to tone your muscles.
Each barre movement tones a corresponding muscle in the body, which is something you don’t really get from lifting weights or doing simple cardio. I can attest that Plana Forma tested my endurance and ability to cope with the high-intensity movements, which resulted in a challenging yet satisfying session despite the severe pain I felt on my abdomen and joints right after.
Ultimately, Plana Forma is a full-body workout that I highly recommend. It improves your metabolic rate and helps you attain leaner muscles. Yes, you can expect a lot of pain from it but that’s what makes the workout special because you know you’re in it to get stronger.
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