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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With the increasing popularity of barre workouts, a lot of barre studios are sprouting up all over the world. This means we have a lot of options of where to meet at the barre to get the full body workouts we love. But how do we pick? Here are some of the barre franchises where…
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…
Music can take your barre experience to the next level. The right song can push you to work harder and give your body that extra push. In celebration of the summer we thought we would help you make a summer inspired playlist to keep the summertime vibes at the barre. This playlist includes current top…
Barre Amped While there are Barre Amped studios are located throughout the U.S., the DVDs allow those who are not near a studio to reap the benefits from their own home. Barre Amped is inspired by dance (though does not require dance) and Pilates to create to create a challenging workout. Suzanne Bowen is the…
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…
You need to use your feet a lot while at barre class. Because of that you cannot be bothered with pesky shoes! They will just get in the way of your workout. Most studios and gyms will suggest participants go barefoot or more commonly, wear socks. Many people wear regular socks when they are just…
There are days when getting to the gym or studio for barre class is out of the question. Maybe you are feeling too busy to make it to class. Maybe you are new to barre and too shy to try a workout in a class setting just yet. The good news is, that does not…
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