by BeyondBarre | May 1, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
If your studio or gym uses social media to post motivational tips, health tips, exercise tips, and the like — you might want to try bringing that same information into your studio by putting up a bulletin board in an easily-seen location and use it to expand on...
by BeyondBarre | May 1, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
BeyondBarre uses a neutral pelvic position. But when doing mat work while lying down, it’s easy for the client to tuck-under, especially when the head is being lifted. Studio mirrors help clients see where they need to correct this alignment, but we still end up...
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
It can be challenging to stabilize one side of the body while the other is active, especially for those new to BeyondBarre. For example, when doing an exercise that involves rotating the torso, the opposite shoulder often tends to round forward. But to get the maximum...
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...
