by BeyondBarre | Dec 1, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
This is your brain on exercise… Exercise is Food for Thought “Exercise is the single best thing you can do for your brain in terms of mood, memory, and learning,” says Harvard Medical School psychiatrist John Ratey, author of the book, Spark: The...
by BeyondBarre | Nov 20, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
Thanksgiving and your family’s health It’s November and Thanksgiving Day is only a week away! I love Thanksgiving. It’s a day for family and friends to get together, share stories, enjoy a wonderful meal, and give thanks for all that’s good in our lives. This year,...
by BeyondBarre | Nov 5, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
Want to get even more out of your barre workout? Teaming the brain and the body during your workouts makes for a significantly more productive barre workout. With a bit of focus and dedicated practice you can increase your workout efficiency by leveraging your...
by BeyondBarre | Nov 1, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
Lift properly – When lifting something heavy, stand as close as possible to the object you’re lifting. Don’t hinge forward and lift from the waist. Instead, engage your core muscles while bending at the knees. Keep your back straight and, while maintaining a strong...
by BeyondBarre | Oct 20, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
A healthy mind is every bit as important as a healthy body. After all, the brain controls all the functions of the human body. And while we focus much of our energy on creating a healthy body, we often forget to work on keeping our minds healthy. Here are five ways...
by BeyondBarre | Oct 8, 2014 | The BeyondBlog
Autumn is here in the Northeast and, as always, it brings with it a spectacular visual delight as our tree-covered landscape explodes with breathtaking colors. Looking out from the front porch, it reminded me that some people are just like those trees. They adapt to...
