Barre Blog
A Guest Blog Post – Client, Hallie Lorimer
For years, I had been hiding behind baggy clothes and jokes about a true love affair with anything chocolate. I had lost my confidence along and needed something major to jump start my motivation. I had tried every diet and exercise fad around. I was spending serious money trying to find something to inspire me,
Read moreNot So Secret Tips for Ultimate Weight Loss
Things you probably know, but most likely need to be reminded of: Drink water! Fat is transported through urine, not sweat. Sleep. Really! This can’t be stressed enough. Lift weights. Go heavy. A pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day. Gain 4 pounds of muscle and burn an extra 200 calories per day. Replace
Read moreDart in Tabletop Position
The Body Barre Instructor, Erika, shows you the correct form and execution of a Dart in Tabletop Position.
Read moreWhat the Tuck? How and why we tuck our hips in barre.
What is with your militant barre instructor and her insistence that you tuck your hips? In short, tucking your hips lengthens your quads, engages and shapes your gluttes, engages your abs, and protects your lower back, while adding extra resistance to almost all barre exercises. So, just tuck it!
Read more10 Benefits of Barre Fitness
10 Benefits of Barre Fitness
Read moreBarre Workout for Mountain Vista High School Cheer Team
We had the privilege of conditioning the Mountain Vista High School varsity Cheer team this summer! They came 3 days a week and gave it their all (with minimal complaints, they are teenagers on summer break, after all ;)) At their first competition of the season they placed 2nd, followed by a 1st place win
Read morePre-Holiday Sale
No need to wait for the holidays to get a good deal! The Body Barre is having a huge Pre-Holiday Sale! Sign-up for a 12 month membership at $115 a month before December 15th and receive a 13th month for free plus a gift certificate to Denver Hair Company! Visit our website for more info
Read morePregnancy and Postpartum Praise for Barre Workouts
Having participated in a variety of workouts throughout my last two pregnancies, I can say with certainty that there is no better, non-impact way to stay in shape while pregnant, than barre. Furthermore, there is no better way to get back into shape, without placing undue pressure on the perineum postpartum, than barre. While it
Read moreBarre Circuit Workout – For Gym or Hotel Fitness Center
Introduction: I love this workout! You’ll hit every body part (except abs, I’m pregnant), and work in small barre moves, isometric holds, body weight moves, and large ranges of motion. The moves are sequenced so that you can quickly move from one body part to the next and conduct all of the exercises in a
Read moreSkinny – Artichoke and Spinach – Dip!
My Husband drummed this up with leftover spinach from our previous evening’s dinner. Medium tub Greek yogurt cream cheese Canned, drained, and mashed artichoke hearts (not marinated in oil) Fresh spinach, sauted with a drizzle of olive oil, diced yellow onions, and diced garlic Mix and heat or serve chilled Awesome and tastes just like
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