The Bar Method exercise system utilizes eight or nine self-strengthening exercises followed by stretching to build your body into a lean, firm and sculpted machine. It combines pilates, ballet and yoga—taking the best core exercises from each and using a slow burn method, which targets major muscles by holding positions for a long time. Get ready to do lots of pulsing to increase the fat-burning part of the workout, which will boost your metabolism and keep the muscles working even after the class is over.