by BeyondBarre | Sep 7, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Help your clients find the BeyondBarre “exquisite burn” during the Standing Barre progression of Plie-Releve exercises. “Say It” – tell your clients how to get into the foot position of your choosing (parallel hip-width, first, second, parallel together). “Count...
by BeyondBarre | Aug 5, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Often times there is a lull in fitness studio activity during the summer while clients are away on vacation. This is a great time to step back and look at the over all organization of your space. Organize the small props (weights, balls, bands) with baskets or bins....
by BeyondBarre | Aug 5, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
When working in the Bridge position the hips often lower towards the mat when your clients become fatigued. Place your hands on the client’s knees and tell them to send their energy forward towards you. This will lift the hips and activate the quadriceps as well as...
by BeyondBarre | Aug 5, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
During the Mat Work Progression the Bridge position may be challenging for many clients to hold with correct form. It is important to avoid the booty squeeze. Cue the hips to lift to the ceiling while reaching long forward through the knees keeping the booty relaxed....
by BeyondBarre | Jul 10, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Now that the weather is sweltering make sure you wear light-weight clothing. This doesn’t mean you need to bare it all, but rather choose fabrics that will keep you cool. Cotton is great, but it doesn’t dry quickly. Try to choose synthetic materials that wick away...
by BeyondBarre | Jul 10, 2013 | Fitness Technique, Tools & Tips
Sometimes when class participants try to stand up taller, the rib cage flares and the chin is lifted. This is something that is done since childhood when trying to look taller, bigger, and older than you actually are at the time. Using the cue “grow taller” will...
