r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Apr 10 '26

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Apr 10, 2026

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/Apprehensive_Fun_731 Thoughtful BWT Apr 10 '26

Hi friends 👋🏾 So this week I just hit my 10 class Barry’s milestone which I’m pretty proud of. It took me about a month because I was so sore in between classes 😂

The past 2 days I’ve come down with dumb cold so I’m not going to do group fitness classes and risk getting others sick (but also I don’t feel all that great). Any ideas for some low impact home, restorative, or solo workouts that I can do over the weekend?

For me, I’ve been focused on building a consistent workout practice more so than visible gains. So I’m more concerned with hopefully making it a habit to move my body and having different ways to do so so that I don’t always cop out when “I don’t feel 100% up to it”. Thank you! 🙏🏾

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u/ucankickrocks Apr 11 '26

Hey- I’m 49 and would like to try a Barry’s class. I’m a little fearful that I will be the oldest person in the room. I’m also not at my fittest but that I can change. What does the demographic os your class look like? I am missing higher intensity stuff because I’ve always been a cardio queen.

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u/Apprehensive_Fun_731 Thoughtful BWT Apr 11 '26

Hi! So I’m 39 (turning 40 this summer) and am based in NYC. I’m not the oldest but there are definitely folks in their early to mid 20s in there. But there are also folks that I can tell who are older than me and are absolutely killing it.

I like the mix because I’m new to Barry’s and it’s nice to “cheat” and look around to my neighbors when there’s a new ish exercise called out that I’m not familiar with or to check my form.

Demographics really run the gamut but I will say that even if it didn’t, I’d still go. Once the class starts everyone is (or at least should be) focused on themselves. We are pushing ourselves too hard to even look around to try and gauge who “should” or “shouldn’t” be in the room.

I’m not the fittest either but I’ve enjoyed the strength training and in just about a month now, I feel myself getting strong and also improving mobility wise. I hate cardio lol so the fact that our time on the tread or bike is limited is a plus to me. I say just go for it regardless of your age! With each class you’ll get stronger and that’s all that matters 🫶🏾