You’ve seen it. Heard about it. Maybe you've even taken a class. But still, you may be afraid to ask. What is barre, anyway? In a nutshell, barre is an exercise that uses a person’s own body weight for resistance, working to tone, strengthen and shape the...
We all know muscle is better than fat and- while muscle weighs more- it benefits the body in many ways. Not the least important is that it helps support good posture, lean your body and build confidence. But do you know the difference between muscular strength...
We’ve all been there: middle of the night, eyes wide open, brain spinning. In that moment, we’d do anything to drift into a peaceful dreamland. But alas, the thoughts/worries/tasks/reminders keep buzzing and we’re left the next morning with bloodshot eyes and desperate for coffee. It’s...
Taught and executed properly, barre classes are known for building strength, flexibility, endurance, lean thighs, lifted seats, toned abdominals and sculpted arms, backs and upper bodies. There are very few muscles a barre class does not engage. But not all barre classes are created equally. Like...
We all look forward to vacation, but while we aim at relaxing and having fun, we also need to prioritize our health. Here is how you have a healthier vacation: Everything Counts As Exercise So Move More If you are the kind of person that thinks...