If this will be your first time taking a class with us, relax! We will guide you through your class with enhancements to help you get the most out of your workout. We can also give you modifcations if you have any injuries or limitations.

A couple of things you need to know for each class:

- Socks are required for all Barre classes.

- You can wear socks, sneakers or bare feet for Cardio and Bounce.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class so we can give you a tour of the studio if it's an in-person class or so you can customize your settings if it's a livestream class.

Barre is a balanced, mind/body strengthening and stretching technique centered on the core muscles, that creates strong, lean, and flexible muscles.

After a thorough warm-up that includes arm weights, we use the barre for support, balance, and bracing to work the thigh and gluteal muscles.

While the abdominals are a major component of every exercise at Motion Study, we complete the class with a core-focused section, using both the barre and mat work, followed with a Savasana and final stretch series to help you leave the studio focused and energized.

Barre classes are for everyone! Our classes are designed to teach anyone of any fitness background, and will teach you how to build strength while moving from optimal body position and alignment.

We will guide you through your class with enhancements to help you get the most out of your workout. We can also give you specific modifications if you have any injuries or limitations.

No! Anyone can, and should try barre classes. No previous dance or fitness experience is required.

Barre classes are taught via progressed sequences, always starting from the most basic position. In this way, everyone from beginners to the most advanced practitioners can take class together.

While your teacher will encourage you to leave your comfort zone and challenge yourself, you are in charge of how far to take each exercise.

Our classroom environment is non-judgmental and non-competitive, so you can feel safe to both push your limits and pull back when necessary.

Yes! Let your teacher know privately before class about your pregnancy and/or specific injury, and we will help you to safely modify class.

Barre classes build strength, sculpt muscles, increase flexibility, and improves well-being using proper alignment and form, using both isometric and full range movements. Socks are REQUIRED for all Barre classes.

Cardio is a 45-minute total body class combines cardio and strength intervals, designed to raise your heart rate and push you out of your comfort zone. Super fun and customizable to all levels, with low and high impact options throughout. Class will use light and heavy weights, and may also use Core Balls, gliders, and resistance bands. Sneakers, bare feet, or socks can be worn for class.

Please wear comfortable workout clothes to classes. We require socks for the barre classes and we sell grippy socks at the studio if you need them. We recommend sneakers for the Cardio and Bounce classes but you can wear socks, sneakers, or bare feet.

We will supply all the props for the classes!

To access class, please go to the Forte site and create an account or sign in:

https://motionstudy.web.fortecloud.io/signin

Please plan to join before class begins, so you are ready when class starts and email Denise at denise@motionstudy.fit with any questions or problems.

A mat or carpeted space for floor work such as planks, pushups and abdominals

A stretch belt, resistance band or loop, or towel for stretching

Hand weights: 2-5 lbs recommended for barre classes (cans or bottles can substitute) and heavier weights for Cardio if possible

Small exercise ball or pillow

Towels can be used on a hardwood floor as gliders in the Cardio class

Yes! Reach out to us through our contact form to schedule a private or small group class in any of the classes we offer at Motion Study!

Lockers with studio-issued keys

Changing room with shower

2 gender neutral bathrooms

Hair dryers with styling products

Complimentary towels, shampoo/conditioner and shower gel

Complimentary studio towels

Purified water station

Complimentary coffee station

Parking is available in several places around the studio:

The Hartford Street municipal lot is directly across the street from the studio.

2-hour parking is available on Lincoln, Chester and Bowdoin Streets, and Erie Avenue adjacent to the studio.

1-hour parking is available on Lincoln, Hartford and Columbus Streets adjacent to the studio.

The Newton Highlands T Station on the Green Line D branch is located at the intersection of Walnut and Lincoln Streets.