Any new exercise program can be scary. We get it! Barre is no exception. But we are here to tell you there is no need to be scared and give you some bare essential tips for your first barre experience. Arrive early and meet your instructor. If you are new try to give yourself time to…
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A common word in a barre-goers vocabulary is “tuck”. You will hear barre instructors all around the world telling participants to “tuck”. But what is this so-called “tuck”? The tuck is essentially a pelvic tilt. It is a very small motion where you would keep a nice strong core while bringing your hips slightly forward, as…
Many barre goers are some of the busiest people out there. Maybe they are squeezing a barre class in before or after work, between dropping kids off at different activities, or just running errands. Life can certainly get busy and we think it is great you are making time to take care of your body!…
You are in class, following along, when all of a sudden, seemingly out of nowhere, you begin to feel a strange vibration through your leg. You may be thinking, “Oh no! This can’t be good”. But really, there is nothing wrong with getting that shaky feeling while at the barre. In fact, that shaking sensation…
Barre, Yoga, or Pilates? There is no denying that there are similarities among these three different exercise programs. Barre even states that Pilates and yoga are major influences of barre class. Elements of both will be found in every barre fitness class. Among these three programs, yoga is by far the oldest. Yoga is over…
CrossFit has a reputation for being hardcore. Heavy weights, intense gymnastics skills, and heart pounding cardio make up a weekly CrossFit program. Walk into a barre class you will see light weight, isometric movements, and be working muscles in the most unexpected ways. It does not share many similarities with CrossFit beyond both offering a…
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One of the most popular questions people like to ask about any workout is, “How many calories did I burn?” While it might be a popular question, and while we will try to give our best answer, it is important to keep in mind a few important facts about calories no matter what workout program…
When you step into a barre class, you might be surprised that the barre is not the sole tool barre aficionados rely on. There is workout equipment, or “toys”, that many barre classes incorporate on the barre and away from the barre. The variety of equipment will allow you to add new challenges and variations…
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We love barre fitness classes, and for those of you who are not yet enthusiasts like us, we wanted to share with you why we think you should try barre now. We picked our top 10 reasons but we are sure we could add more reasons to take barre beyond that. Full body workout. A…
In the past, Barre was a tool most frequently associated with ballet dancers. Prima ballerinas would spend hours at the Barre training in order to perfect technique, balance, and precision. In fact, it might have been a word that only dancers were familiar with. Today, that is no longer the case. Barre fitness is becoming…