Not so long ago I told you about the burlesque PowerPlate options that are available at CORE, well I was so intrigued I just had to go try it for myself. Here's my experience...
Power Plates have been around for a while now, and they're a great way of strengthening your core muscles and toning your body in a low impact manner- as well as being easy to squeeze into your lunch break. Well the latest craze on the block is Burlesque Power Plating, which combines showgirl style moves with strengthening exercises.
I headed down to CORE London to experience the full workout. The studio is lovely, secreted inncously on Wardour Street, and features onlty three machines- so even with a full class you still get a lot of personal attention.
The teachers are willowy creatures who are fab at motvating you, and your workout is done to showgirl tunes.
Once changed into my sweats I was disappointed to find out that the routine didn't involve any nipple pasties, but it did include a series of waist whittling moves, complemented by an attractive soundtrack and elegant arm gestures. The fab instructor lead me through a routine, which involved lots of sexy hip rolls, and leg lengthening stretches, and I liked how I could feel my inner thighs stretching and contracting as I knelt across the plate.
Having undertaken 'regular' Power Plate sessions previously, it was interesting to see how they used different moves in the burlesque class. The idea was coined by one of the teachers who teaches burlesque professionally and she'd got together with a trained exercise therapist to come up with a routine that was both attractive and effective.
The extra pirouettes and slinky body moves definitely gave me more confidence, and I also felt quite graceful, which is unusual for an experience that doesn't involve heels.
If you're a fan of Chicago's razzle dazzle you'll love the sensation of this workout, and at the very least you'll come away with a stronger upper body and a better sense of your core muscles.
A single lesson costs £25, a course of ten is £200. Check them out here, or visit them at Core London, 98 Wardour Street, London, W1F 0TL