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…
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Embrace your inner ballerina - The Times of India
Embrace your inner ballerina – The Times of India Inspired by seven ballet moves, the Barre workout lengthens, lifts and tones your overall body Learn more about how to safely and effectively perform barre exercise in this Times of India article featuring instructors from the body barre.
7 Fresh new takes on fitness - Girls Gone Sporty
7 Fresh new takes on fitness – Girls Gone Sporty Most fitness experiences are recycled from year to year, which is why we value fresh takes on old favorites. Here are a few of our favorite new fitness classes of 2014. Read about the body barre’s suspension and barre combination class here.
Determining the number of calories YOU should consume to achieve YOUR goal weight
Determining the number of calories YOU should consume to achieve YOUR goal weight Of late, I have been reading a lot of advice on how many calories women should consume each day to maintain a healthy weight. Frankly, the advice has left me feeling hungry and defeated as I consume far more than the recommended amount of calories…
BIG NEWS About Pregnancy and Barre Workouts
My husband and I are excited to announce that I am pregnant (just 10 weeks) with our fifth child! While I do have a difficult time carrying to term without a cerclage (stitch that holds the cervix together), I was blessed enough to be able to exercise until I delivered our fourth child. I hope…
Bring Your Own Mini Barre (Workout) to Your Hotel Room
Enjoy this fast, effective and fun barre workout in your hotel room or Mother In-Law’s house. You’ll be well toned in about 40 minutes. Warm Up – 3 minutes Knee lifts Squats Combination, Squat with Alternating Knee Lifts Arms, Chest, Back – 7 minutes (1 minute per exercise) Wide Push Ups Side Plank Right Arm…
Bridge Your Way to a Better Butt!
Bridge Your Way to a Better Butt! Bridge your way to a better butt in your home, office, or hotel room!
BARRE 101
How to safely and effectively perform barre exercises: 1. Always listen to your body. Don’t be afraid to modify your exercises. If you are unsure of the modifications, don’t be afraid to ask your instructor. 2. When in doubt, tuck your hips. We do this to protect the low spine (in barre specific exercises) and…
What is barre and why does it work?
What is barre? Barre is a dance-inspired workout that focuses on toning and strengthening the upper body, abs, booty and legs. Small, repetitive movements will burn out/fatigue the muscles in no time, eventually leading to lean, toned, sexy muscles. Barre is not only for women, men can benefit too. Barre classes will help you achieve…
Perfect Your Plank
Do you find your body weight pressing you backwards when you are in a plank position or your lower back or neck hurting when you try to perform plank? If so, here are some quick tips for perfecting your plank. Start on the floor, in a table top position. Place your hands directly under your…