If you've ever come across a Barre class and thought it looks like an elegant dance of abs and thighs reserved for the elite, let us burst that bubble. Barre, a sizzling blend of Pilates, ballet finery, and yoga zen, is not the exclusive realm of tights-wearing prima donnas. As an enticing low-impact workout, Barre extends its welcoming arms to every fitness level, and yes, even to those devoid of a dance background.

Understated yet brutal, Barre doesn't stress your heart out by making you do massive leaps and twirls. Barre classes are quite flexible, adapting to beginners like you, and if you know how to stand, then you've basically mastered the base of most poses. Heck, it's even considered by the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) to be more newbie-friendly than yoga and Pilates!

Diving headfirst into Barre? Let's set the bar(re) high.

Types of Barre classes have their idiosyncrasies depending on the instructor and studio, but it generally goes like this: you'll start to break a sweat during the warm-up, shift to sequences of poses working on individual muscle groups, and glide into a cool down of soothing stretches.

Starting with beginner's classes – preferably in person – will save you a lot of embarrassment. The instructors will explain terminologies without sounding like an alien, and they'll demonstrate moves you're going to pretend you've nailed on your first try.

After graduating from newbie status and when your living room feels like your personal stage, take on the challenge of intermediate online classes or hit the Barre in the studio.

Think you need an arsenal of clothing before you go? Wrong. Barre demands no dress code. But for practicality's sake, you might want to lean towards yoga attire or anything that won't be soaked with sweat 10 minutes in.

Barre requires no fancy equipment too. While some might opt to have the shiny silver bar at home for show (and Instagram-worthy photos), a sturdy chair or a kitchen countertop will do.

As low-risk as Barre may look, injuries can avoidably happen – a common risk of nailing those poses like a pro right out of the gate. Start with body weight, work on your form, let your body have a proper rest, and never forget to warm up.

Ready? Then let's work our bodyweights to a sleeker physique and master Barre like there's no tomorrow!