by BeyondBarre | Dec 6, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
“Move with Intention”, “Honor each Position”, “ Focus on the Movement” Always remember you are in control of your class…. “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or...
by BeyondBarre | Dec 6, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Step Side Curtsy Action: Step out to the left side, cross the right leg behind the left and bend both knees. Repeat to the other side. 4 Sets of 8 Reps of the Step Side Curtsy Curtsy Little Pulses Action: Holding a low curtsy position pulse up and down. 2 Sets of 8...
by BeyondBarre | Dec 5, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
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by BeyondBarre | Oct 14, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Be sure to work the front and the back of the leg muscles evenly. If the quads are over worked the hamstrings will tighten and the legs will not be uniformly developed. Keep the exercises you choose to teach in class balanced. Stretch and be sure to both the fronts...
by BeyondBarre | Oct 14, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
I like to use a Directional or Touch Guide to get my class to lengthen in class. When the class is in releve I place my hand on one of the participants heads. I ask them to imagine they have to un-stick the top of their head from my hand as they resist their heels to...
by BeyondBarre | Oct 14, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Extending and lifting the body is a very important part of the BeyondBarre workout. It is essential to cue lengthening of the limbs. I like to tell my clients to feel as if they are working in opposing directions. Grow tall through the crown of the head while...
