The following post was shared with us by client, Tara McClanahan – a 2014 Miss Colorado United States Pageant delegate. Over the next few months, Tara will be working out with us at TBB to prepare for the bright lights and big stage… So, as this past month and a half will demonstrate, it’s easy to create a…
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Passing the Barre | Optimum Wellness Magazine
Passing the Barre | Optimum Wellness Magazine Learn more about what barre workouts are and why they work.
A Spin at the Barre with TRX | Better With Veggies
A Spin at the Barre with TRX | Better With Veggies Learn more about our barre, pole, and barre suspension combination class, Barre X, by reading this Better with Veggies blog post, then read more of the Better with Veggies blog for nutrition tips, and recipes.
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…
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…
Wedding Dress Ready!
Whether your wedding dress style is halter, strapless, off-the-shoulder, or spaghetti strap, your dress will more than likely show off your arms, shoulders and/or your back. Here are some quick workout ideas to help you tone and shape for your big day! Of course, don’t forget to eat healthy and add in cardio to get…
Why you should warm up/cool down
We all have crazy schedules and busy lives. But, when it comes to your workout, make sure you have time to warm up and cool down. Even if you arrive late, give yourself a minute to get your body warm; and even if you have to leave early, give yourself a minute to cool down…
Up an inch, down an inch - Literally.
Why such small movements you ask? Before we begin – Let’s clarify how big an inch is: About the length of a regular-sized paper clip. If you don’t have a paper clip, look at your thumb. From the tip to the first knuckle is roughly an inch. Remember this. Now that we’ve established an inch, we’ll begin…
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…