Alo Moves Review: I Tried All 190 Barre Classes in 19 Days So You Don’t Have To

When I first had the idea to try every single Alo Moves class, I was wildly optimistic. I wanted to try every category, every instructor, every resource on Alo Moves—until I realized that there were over 4,000 classes available. I quickly asked ChatGPT how long would that take me to complete, and it responded with 12 years if I paced myself. That’s when I decided to narrow it down to just one category: barre. A mere 190 classes. How hard could that be?

As I began sorting through each barre class, it wasn’t long before I began to question would I be able to complete all 190 classes? Could my body even handle it? And perhaps the biggest question of all—was Alo Moves actually worth it? This experiment turned out to be part physical challenge, part mental test, and part deep dive into the best (and hardest) classes Alo Moves has to offer. Whether you’re thinking of trying the app, looking for the best barre workouts on the platform, or just want to laugh at my questionable life choices, you’re in for a ride.

PS. I do NOT recommend doing this challenge, I’m insane. This is my Alo Moves Review.

Alo Moves Review

The Plan: A Slightly Chaotic Approach

I’ve had the Alo Moves app for years, dipping in and out of classes, loving the variety of yoga, wellness, and sound healing instructors but never committing to consistency. This time, I wanted to challenge myself and get the absolute most out of my subscription.

I formulated a plan: organize all 190 barre classes into playlists based on muscle group and focus. Then I asked my handy dandy AI partner to create a workout schedule that would push my limits. I’ll admit, I was eating a bag of chips while setting up my playlists—perhaps not the most fitting pre-challenge activity, but we all have our moments.

But why Barre? Well a few reasons. It’s really hard to find a good Barre studio that isn’t water down. Secondly, hello ballerina legs.

The First Mistake: Full Body vs. Muscle-Specific Classes

Almost immediately, I ran into my first roadblock: the number of full-body classes (72 classes at the time I did this) far outweighed those targeting specific muscle groups. My original idea was to balance out muscle group training, but I had underestimated just how many comprehensive workouts were in the mix. I also realized that not all barre classes were created equal. Some had a heavy Pilates influence, while others incorporated yoga or cardio elements. A quick regroup was in order, and I adjusted my schedule to avoid overloading my body too quickly.

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The Experience: Barre Burnout and Breakthroughs

Barre is no joke. If you think tiny, controlled movements don’t pack a punch, try doing them for 19 days straight. The burn is real, and I found myself questioning my life choices more than once. However, I also discovered some incredible classes along the way.

Some highlights:

• Best for Sweat: Day One: Sweat Factor – This class got my heart rate going.
• Most Challenging: Barre Blast – I almost tapped out halfway through.
• Hidden Gem: Barre Power 50– I never expected to love this one, but it became my favorite.
• Most Traditional Barre: Standing Barre Flow– 14 minute but it burns so good.

Another surprising realization? How much my stamina improved. In the first few days, I was struggling to get through a single session without feeling like I needed an hour-long nap afterward. But by week two, I found myself handling double sessions with much more ease. My balance improved, my core felt stronger, and I even started noticing definition in my legs that hadn’t been there before.

Of course, there were some brutally tough moments. There were days I had to modify moves, take extra breaks, or straight-up collapse on my mat in exhaustion. But every time I pushed through, I felt a little stronger, a little more capable. And that’s what kept me going.

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Unexpected Challenges and Wins

One of the biggest hurdles was simply staying motivated. It’s easy to commit to a new challenge when you’re excited at the beginning, but by day 10, the novelty had definitely worn off. I had to find small ways to keep things fresh—switching up my workout space, changing the time of day I worked out, and even rewarding myself with a post-class chips (it’s been my latest addiction).

Another unexpected win? My overall flexibility improved. I wasn’t expecting barre to have such a profound impact on my mobility, but by the end of the challenge, my hamstrings were looser, and my range of motion had increased significantly.

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The Verdict: Was It Worth It?

Absolutely. While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend cramming 190 classes into 19 days (hello, muscle fatigue), this challenge proved just how effective and diverse the Alo Moves barre program is. Emily and Adrienne both did an incredible job instructing the classes, making sure the proper stance was easy to see and recreate. The shorter classes packed a mean sweaty punch, and the beginner classes will elevate your heart rate while perfecting the positioning. The hour long classes tended to be my favorite because of the rest breaks in between. While I am not pregnant, I loved the pre and postnatal workouts because of the amount of education, helpful suggestions, breathwork, and attention they provided. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned barre enthusiast, there’s something for everyone. Here are my favorite classes in each category:

Alo Moves Review: Best Classes

• Restore: Barre Body Stretch
• Beginner: New To: Barre (series)
• Full Body: Total Barre 20: Chair
• Booty: Booty Complete
• Abs: Day 11: Abs Sizzle
• Legs: Leg Work
• Arms: Arm Alchemy

If you’re looking for a structured, high-quality barre program, Alo Moves delivers. The instructors are top-notch, the class variety keeps things interesting, and the workouts truly get results.

So, would I do it again? Yes, maybe not at this pace—but I’m already eyeing my next challenge!

The Alo Moves Review: 20 Day breakdown

Again, I don’t recommend doing this, but if you are nosy like me and want to full run down of what each day looked like here it is:

Day One: Cardio Barre + Full Body Barre + Stretch

Mental Thoughts: What is my why? Why do I want to push myself to do 190 classes in 20 days? It has to be more than it seems exciting an fun in order to carry myself over the finish line. Fit for summer? Mental endurance to launch two successful projects at the same time? Building muscle so as I age, I will be mobile and in shape? All of these thoughts came to me as I move through the first class. And then it hit me, I want to become the version of me that I have always seen in my head. Confident, successful, and powerful. I am tired of dreaming about her, I am ready to become her. That is my why.

Physically: I’m going to have the absolute best sleep of my life.

Day Two: Slow Flow + Full Body + Stretch

Mental Thoughts: I am already trying to find ways around completing this challenge. Can I extend this Alo Moves Review by one day? Does it have to be 20 days consecutively? What about when I travel? It’s interesting how the mind will try to perserve the body and it’s safety by limiting what we are actually capable of achieveing. It isn’t wrong for doing that, but it is important to lovingly tell that part of the brain that it is safe and we are loved and we are okay.

Physically: I cannot stop drinking water.

Day Three: Arms + Back + Core + Stretch

Mental Thoughts: Yesterday I nearly quit. Today I feel more invigorated with an adjustment of the physical game plan. The mindset game plan is: don’t think about it, just keep going.

Physically: I had to switch the routine to the upper body instead of the lower body to give my legs and glutes a break. I didn’t realize how heavily focused most of the full body routines would be for the lower body. The new game plan is to wipe out all arms, core, and stretch as soon as possible in order to have proper rest days for legs and glutes. (Alo Moves Review: Game Plan Update)

Day Four: Cardio + Glutes +Legs + Stretch

Mental Thoughts: Today is the day I realized that there are actually 190 classes not 185 as I originally thought. Soooo… yeah that was fun. I’m in it now, I’m not giving up.

Physically: The body feels good. The extra lower body rest really helped. Knocked out an entire category today.

Day Five: Cardio + Full Body

Mental Thoughts: Quarter of the way. Not going to lie, doing Cardio at an elevation of 8000 ft (2400 meters) is rough.

Physically: My knees are making weird clicking noises, thank you aging.

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Day Six: Cardio + Full Body

Mental Thoughts: I knocked out the Cardio playlist, now there are only three targeted areas to focus on.

Physically: I’m exhausted.

Day Seven: Arms + Abs

Mental Thoughts: Yesterday was a tough day, where issues came up in my personal life that needed to be attended to. I was also physically exhausted from lack of sleep and pushing my body to the max. I showed up and did what I could do. I still have faith I’ll make it to the end of this challenge. But it’s a good reminder that there will be days that aren’t going to feel amazing.

Physically: My shoulders are feeling the work.

Day Eight: Glutes + Legs

Mental Thoughts: Today is the first day I woke up and said, nope. Instead of letting my mind wander into every reason why I don’t want to do this, I picked the first video and started. There are a lot of things I don’t want to do but they lead me to exactly where I want to be.

Physically: My body is definitely transforming.

Day Nine: Full Body + Travel Day

Mental Thoughts: Today was a four hour travel day which made it feel incredible to knock these harder full bodies out before and after being stagnant. I realized that most of these exercises are hotel room friendly.

Physically: Exhausted from the traveling but motivated to continue.

Day Ten: Travel Day

Mental Thoughts: It is the half way point, and also the longest travel/work day to this point. Life does happen, and today it was only one workout. I had obligations to fulfill and things that took priority. Overall though, my body is transforming in a way that I didn’t even know was possible. Even after this challenge is complete, I’m investing in upgrading my workout routine to at least two or three classes a day (depending on the length obviously). I feel healthier, more in shape, and more confident.

Physically: Dehydrated and exhausted, what a combo.

Day Eleven: Upper Body

Mental Thoughts: It’ been a busy couple of days and a rough adjustment. The internet wasn’t working for a bit, I had appointments to race to. Basically saying, I have been stressed to the max and little time to workout. With that said, I knew coming into this trip I might have to pay for it later. If I can even get three classes it, that is better than none.

Physically: Adjusting to sea level and the new time zone.

Day Twelve: Full Body

Mental Thoughts: My new strategy is try to knock out as many full body classes since it’s my most overwhelmed category at the moment. I know I can bust out the arms and legs playlists in two days if it comes to that.

Physically: Adjusting to sea level and the new time zone.

Day Thirteen: Full Body

Mental Thoughts: Last day of this trip, I’m trying to get as many full bodies in while I can. Primarily mission is to wrap up the work I had to do here before heading home tomorrow.

Physically: Travel diet is not helping.

Day Fourteen: Travel Day

Mental Thoughts: The last travel day of this challenge. I had higher hopes, but the second I touched down in Los Angeles, that hope went out the window. I am grateful I got any classes done and completed. I know the next few days will be a push, but I also believe it is very doable.

Physically: I fell asleep on the floor.

Day Fifteen: Glutes + Legs

Mental Thoughts: Back into this challenge, conquered the rest of glutes and legs. Leaning into the meditative aspect of repetition. I think there’s something to be said about working out for hours on end, where most of the moves are similar that the brain goes into life questions. Discovering answers, finding solutions, understanding what to do next. That stuff, you know.

Physically: I am noticing that my body is getting stronger and capable of handling poses and moves without modifications. I did however almost throw up.

Alo Moves Review Day 16 Highlights

Day Sixteen: Arms + Core

Mental Thoughts: I am starting to get mentally fatigued by the constant working out. Track record, this is usually when I quit a challenge or a project… super close to the finish line. Probably should talk to my therapist about that.

Physically: So many push ups today. My entire body is hurting.

Day Seventeen: Full Body

Mental Thoughts: I am so close to finishing this challenge. My body is starting to feel the impact with pinch nerves, everything is cracking, and total exhaustion. Am I doing each class perfectly? No, there are certain muscles that just cannot handle one more bend. I am taking breaks when I need to. I think the most important part of this challenge is to fully understand the root of what causes me to stop or quit right before success. A lot of old memories and mindsets are surfacing and I clearly see how these things have held me back, or induced self sabotage in other areas of my life. This is why it’s so important to push past comfort, we can indicate the internal blocks ready to be released.

Physically: So many child poses today.

Day Eighteen: Full Body

Mental Thoughts: This Alo Moves Review challenge is an absolute beast. The game plan is don’t think, just do. It doesn’t need to be perfectly done, it just needs to get done.

Physically: The body is officially destroyed. Do not do this.

Day Nineteen: Full Body

Mental Thoughts: I cannot believe I finished this challenge! I learned a lot about myself, gained clarity, answers, and better understanding of life in general. I realized how important deadlines are in order to get things done. I was faced with the internal and external blocks that have held me back in all areas of life. I began to understand the principle to show up to the challenge, because most people don’t and just merely showing up gets your further in life. I also was reminded that sacrifice is part of success, as much as I hate to admit that. Lastly, I truly saw first hand how being uncomfortable is far less painful than settling for less that what you are capable of.

Physically: My body is taking a workout hiatus.

This was my Alo Moves Review, I hope it inspired a few of you to give the app a try!