Thanks to its proximity to New York, New Jersey is on the cutting edge of many fitness trends.

Pronounced “bar,” Barre is a popular fitness program that combines ballet and Pilates. Movements are highly focused and involve lots of repetition in order to rapidly change specific body parts. The exercise routine is low impact, but it does elevate the heart rate, resulting in great cardiovascular benefits. A given class almost always involves props such as a ballet barre and lightweights. Read on to find a studio near you.

Cool Barre at Cool Hot Yoga

32 Piermont Road #3

Cresskill

201.483.3025

Single class $25; Package of 10 Classes: $200

Barre Burn Fit at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

Taub Campus, 411 East Clinton Ave.

Tenafly

201.569.7900

Classes open to members only. Membership fees vary.

Fitness Barre

136 Hopper Ave.

Waldwick

201.493.8888

Single Class: $25; 10-Class Package: $225

The Bar Method

580 N. Maple Ave.

Ridgewood (there is also an Englewood location)

201.444.0300

Single Class: $26; 10-Class Package: $225

Pure Barre

319 Franklin Ave.

Wycoff

201.848.5551

Single Class: $24; 10-Class Package: $210