Barre Fitness as we know it today was created by Lotte Berk in the 1950's after a back injury. Lotte was a German born modern ballet dancer and choreographer that moved to England during the 1930's due to the Nazi regime. She took elements from ballet, yoga, and physiotherapy, to create a program that she started teaching in the 1950's. She marketed is as a "way to improve your sex life" to women. She created a cult like following with celebrities and locals alike. Lydia Bach an avid follower brought Barre to the U.S in the 1970's. Where upbeat music was added and the sexual innuendos toned down. But the essence remained. To date Barre is one of the only forms of fitness created by a woman for women.

Exercise your way to a better sex life- Lotte Berk

What is Barre?

Barre fitness classes are a full body workout that run 50-55 minutes. They start with a warm up. Then move on to upper body, legs, booty, abs and then a stretch at the end. Stretches are sprinkled in after each section. Most sections have a ballet essence and you will feel like a strong bad a** ballerina, by the end. Modifications are available for all levels in EVERY class we offer. Modifications can be used to make the movement more attainable, or to increase the intensity and push your self to your limits. Ballet essence but not a dance class. No dance experience required!!

Great, now I know the history of Barre but what IS Barre Fitness?

real talk.

Increase Strength and mobility

Improve balance and flexibilty

Improve Posture

Reduce Stress

Mental Focus

A community of like minded people to help you achieve your goals

What does Barre do for my body

Women lose up to 10% muscle mass every decade after 30.

Women lose 20% of bone density in the first 5-7 years post menopause. That is 1/5 of your skeletal strength.

Barre can help with incontinence issues in new mama's and peri/post menapausal women by up to 72%

If you want to build muscle (and you should) recovery days are a must! Schedule in days off.

"You are an athlete if you workout on purpose"- Dr. Stacey Sims

and beating yourself up for it in the process.

I see you pouring your time and energy into every part of your life except taking care of YOU.

A Classical Barre class will be the first option. This class will follow the “classical” format. Warm Up, Arms, Legs, Booty, Abs and then stretch. Light free weights, along with small balls, and resistance bands will be incorporated. Modifications will be available throughout the class, for both to make the moves more accessible, or to make them more challenging. This is a great starting point. Learn proper form and technique to make each move really count. One of my favorite sayings about Barre is that the better you get it the harder it gets.

A Cardio/ Strength Barre class will be your second option. This class will follow a similar format but with bursts of cardio through the class to keep your heart rate up. We will also incorporate slightly heavier weights, sliders, and weighted bangles. Modifications will be available throughout the class, for both to make the moves more accessible, or to make them more challenging. This class will really sculpted your body and make your booty burn!

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