I have brides ask me all of the time,“What should I do to get in shape for my wedding?” Before I knew about barre workouts, I gave advice that went like this: Participate in 45 minutes to 1 hour of cardio, 4 days a week, and lift weights for 45 minutes to 1 hour, 2…
Month: July 2012
Post Baby Tune Up
Barre classes offer a great, low impact way, to improve your inner health, and outer body beauty, after baby. Expect to burn between 400 and 600 calories per barre workout. Best of all, no jumping jacks! You know what I’m talking about.
What exercise is the best exercise?
The one that you love and will do, again and again, with greater precision, joy, and intensity!
Nutrition - Where to start?
In a short discussion with one of our barre clients, it became apparent that she was overwhelmed with the idea of changing her diet. I got the sense that she didn’t know where to start. Generally, when I don’t know where to start, I simply don’t start at all. So, here is my stab at…
How to Maximize Your Workouts
Follow these easy steps to maximize and enjoy your workouts! Pre-workout Hydrate by drinking 8 to 16 oz. of water and pack a water bottle. Eat some carbs – they convert to energy quickly. Try a granola bar or an apple and a handful of whole grain crackers. Get a solid eight hours of sleep.…
More Chocolate Cake - Smaller, leaner looking arms!
I know it sounds crazy, but if there was only one reason for me to continue barre exercise, it might have to be chocolate cake! What do I mean by that? I mean that when you participate in barre workouts consistently, you look smaller, even if your body composition (body fat, BMI, scale) say differently.…
Barre Workout - They work!
If you have not had the pleasure of participating in a barre workout, do not pass go! As a fitness enthusiast who has tried just about every workout there is, I can vouch that no workout has made me look so long and lean, as a barre workout! The tiny movements and high repitition used…
Barre Workout Photos
Photos taken at the body barre’s ballet barre and dance inspired fitness studio, in Denver, Colorado.