What is Cardio Barre®?
Cardio Barre® is a no-impact exercise program that uses a ballet barre to get exercisers into shape. The exercise regimen is a combination of barre exercises and light weights to help tighten and tone the body. Its series of resistance and toning exercises target the legs, buttocks, arms, and torso. The goal of the program is to transform the body into the long, lean body of a dancer. Cardio Barre® was invented by Richard Giorla, a dancer and choreographer. He began dancing at an early age, eventually winning a dance scholarship to the Pennsylvania Ballet Company. Later on, he moved to New York where he pursued further dance training, ultimately becoming the lead dancer for Chippendales. After a move to Los Angeles, he began to find work in commercials, movies, TV shows, and stage productions. While working in Los Angeles, he suffered an injury that sidelined his dance career. As a result of the injury, Giorla embarked on a physical therapy program that incorporated elements of yoga an
