by BeyondBarre | Apr 1, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
When working on the Leg Isolations Series of the Mid-Level Barre Progression, the client will often shift most of their weight to the standing leg. But for the exercise to be most effective, the weight need to be centered, like they were standing on both legs. To...
by BeyondBarre | Apr 1, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
BeyondBarre exercises at the barre are designed to lift the seat and sculpt the legs. But they must be done properly to produce the fastest and most effective results. For example, when exercising one leg at a time during the standing barre, the client’s often...
by BeyondBarre | Feb 28, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
A lot of BeyondBarre exercises are designed to isolate specific muscles and limbs. You work only one side of the body, then switch and work only the other side. But that doesn’t mean the non-working side of your body should be totally relaxed while the working side...
by BeyondBarre | Feb 6, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
The Seated Barre exercises in the BeyondBarre class can be challenging for many clients. While doing these exercises, some clients find it difficult to keep a neutral pelvis and spine. Typically, a client will tuck and compress their lower lumbar spine towards the...
by BeyondBarre | Feb 6, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
One of the goals of BeyondBarre is to make muscles leaner and longer. That sometimes means clients must focus less on the physical effort required to do an exercise and more on getting the maximum muscle extension with each repetition. A good way to do that...
by BeyondBarre | Dec 13, 2012 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Muscle strain is very common during the colder months of the year. The cold causes muscles to contract in order to preserve warmth in the core of your body. It is important to warm-up before working out (which we do in BeyondBarre) to prevent strain and injury! Also,...
