“Today I will do what others won’t; so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” – Jerry Rice, NFL Wide Receiver and Football Legend Jerry Rice is a wise man. This motto has helped me become a better mother, wife, social worker, and athlete. It is because of my desire to better myself that I have found barre workouts. In…
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Not So Secret Tips for Ultimate Weight Loss
Things you probably know, but most likely need to be reminded of: Drink water! Fat is transported through urine, not sweat. Sleep. Really! This can’t be stressed enough. Lift weights. Go heavy. A pound of muscle burns 50 calories a day. Gain 4 pounds of muscle and burn an extra 200 calories per day. Replace…
Dart in Tabletop Position
The Body Barre Instructor, Erika, shows you the correct form and execution of a Dart in Tabletop Position.
What the Tuck? How and why we tuck our hips in barre.
What is with your militant barre instructor and her insistence that you tuck your hips? In short, tucking your hips lengthens your quads, engages and shapes your gluttes, engages your abs, and protects your lower back, while adding extra resistance to almost all barre exercises. So, just tuck it!
Pregnancy and Postpartum Praise for Barre Workouts
Having participated in a variety of workouts throughout my last two pregnancies, I can say with certainty that there is no better, non-impact way to stay in shape while pregnant, than barre. Furthermore, there is no better way to get back into shape, without placing undue pressure on the perineum postpartum, than barre. While it…
Barre Circuit Workout - For Gym or Hotel Fitness Center
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…
Skinny - Artichoke and Spinach - Dip!
My Husband drummed this up with leftover spinach from our previous evening’s dinner. Medium tub Greek yogurt cream cheese Canned, drained, and mashed artichoke hearts (not marinated in oil) Fresh spinach, sauted with a drizzle of olive oil, diced yellow onions, and diced garlic Mix and heat or serve chilled Awesome and tastes just like…
GoRecess Studio Spotlight: The Body Barre; Denver, CO
GoRecess Studio Spotlight: The Body Barre; Denver, CO Passionate about their barre classes due to how quickly they tone and tighten clients’ bodies, the body barre is also adamant that there is no workout so great that you should repeat it every day. For that reason, they offer a variety of classes in addition to…
Join our Slim Summer Body Challenge - Win a prized body and cash prize!
Start your summer with a prized body and prize winnings with the body barre’s Slim Summer Body Challenge! Cost to enter the contest is just $35! $25 of every contest entry is dedicated to the contest winner’s cash prize, and the cash prize grows with every contestant, so recruit your friends and family to join…
Fitness Travel Tips: Barre Workout Playlist - BurnThis
Fitness Travel Tips: Barre Workout Playlist – BurnThis You’ve seen our home/hotel barre workouts on Tumblr, now add the body barre’s playlist to your home/hotel workout and take your fun/burn to the next level!