Lunges at the Barre

In BeyondBarre class we love lunges at the barre! Lunges are one of the best ways to tone lower half of the body while increasing core strength and hip mobility. Action: Stand tall with the feet parallel inner hip with apart and a forearm’s distance from the barre....

The Down Low – Plie vs. Squat

Plie in 1st and 2nd Position The Plie is a bending of the knees. It’s done with a slight external rotation or “turn out”. The plié targets different muscles than the squat. Overall strengthening of your lower body and legs. Plies Target: Butt, (gluts maximus) Thighs,...

Fountain of Youth

The Benefits of Physical Activity and it listed the ten important benefits of exercise. And while most of the information wasn’t all that new, it did serve to remind me that, as members of the fitness industry, we are in the front lines of the battle to help people...