Who is barre good for?! Who isn’t barre good for? We often get questions about who should do barre or who shouldn’t. But we truly believe that barre is a fantastic and effective workout for all ages and ability levels! – Barre will challenge you and your muscles no matter what your fitness […]
Category: Barre Technique
What’s Your Mantra?
We just got new socks for sale in the studio! We’re calling them our “Mantra Socks”! Why Mantra Socks? They have inspirational messages on them: be strong be brave be fearless One pair says “be grateful”. When I look down at these socks, and my legs are shaking, I’m always reminded now of all I […]
Research Says Head to the Barre to Boost Your Confidence Level
Sufficiently intrigued by our post title? Amy Cuddy did a pretty well-known TED talk on the significant effect of body language on our lives: not only does our body language influence what others think about us, but our body language can influence how we feel about ourselves. And not only how we feel about ourselves, but […]
What Makes Barre Classes Effective
Before I started barre, almost my entire workout routine consisted of running with a little of what I called “light strength and cross training” but really consisted of only a few push-ups and maybe a day or two a week on a stationary bike and virtually no stretching! My quads were definitely strong, but my weak […]
What to Wear to Barre
What to Wear to Barre We love the dance inspired look of barre clothes and thought we’d share some of our favorites with you! Our barre class will have you stretching and moving — a lot We recommend that you wear long pants or leggings that allow for easy movement. Some of our recommendations are: the […]
Beats by Barre
Practice Makes Perfect — Naturally, I spend A LOT of time going over exercises; working out the timing and making sure that each workout will optimally cover every muscle group, leaving attendees fatigued (but not overwhelmed), and excited to return! I try to put together a class that is challenging and fun; a class that I […]
Making the Most of Your Barre Class Part II
Mental Workout: Barre workouts are mental as much as they are physical! There is always so much to remember and incorporate to maximize the effectiveness of each movement! Concentrate on putting intentional work into each and every movement. Sometimes running through a mental checklist during each exercise can help. Think: Are my abs drawn in? […]
Making the Most of Your Barre Class
Perfect the tuck: The tuck is often one of the most confusing concepts for new clients – you are not alone! To find your tuck lay flat on your back with knees bent. Sharply exhale through your mouth driving the movement from your abdominal muscles. This sharp exhale should create a slight pelvic tilt. This […]
Why Barre Works
I have always been an active person. I began gymnastics at a very young age, and from there transitioned to the world of cheerleading. Although I cheered throughout college, I had developed joint injuries in high school. Over time, these injuries worsened, ultimately culminating in a series of knee injuries. It seemed that the very […]