Welcome to Triber Tales, our ongoing blog series featuring bari stories told from our clients’ points of view. These are tales of hard work, dedication and a whole lot of sweat; these are a testament to the mental and physical potency of getting addicted to your workout and having a strong, close-knit community at your disposal. This week, we’re turning the mic over to NYC Triber Alyssa

My Triber Tale is definitely a journey, not a destination. It’s an ongoing battle every.single.day. One where I push myself to be the best version of myself possible.

It all started when I went through a heart-wrenching breakup with my boyfriend/fiancé earlier this summer. I don’t need to tell you breaking up sucks. The last thing I wanted to do was put down the Ben & Jerry’s and get off my couch to put on sneakers and endure (an excruciating amount of) physical pain. And it was painful. So painful, in fact, for the first time in weeks I did not think about what was going on in my personal life for 55 minutes.

Something happened after my first baribounce class [after I nearly went flying off my trampoline] - I felt more amazing, strong and confident than I had in months. I walked out of class happy. Could there be life after a broken heart? The answer was yes. Had I found it in bari or myself? I found it in myself- but bari was able to get me there.

Not only have I gotten stronger physically, but what I marvel at is how strong I have become in my mind and soul. I started noticing how my morning workouts made me calmer and more level-headed throughout my day in the busy world of advertising (thanks for that, Sai & Jenny!). For years, a self-proclaimed “not-a-morning-person,” I find myself now waking up before my alarm in anticipation of class. Don’t get me wrong, some days are harder than others; but I always find myself coming back.

bari is like a home away from home. It’s the place where everybody knows your name. It’s where you make friends (shout out to my girl Diem) and look forward to seeing those smiling faces in the morning. bari is a family. There is no judgment or insecurities or expectations. bari will kick your butt, and I promise you will be sore as sh*t. I also promise that you will be the best possible version of you; mind, body and spirit. So whether you’re having a bad day, couple of weeks, going through a breakup, unhappy with your body, or just looking to really have alot of fun working out; get yourself to bari. You won’t regret it.