what is a barre workout?

​Benefits of Barre
 
            Hello, FIT Fam! It’s Emmy again and I’m here to talk all things Barre. Perhaps this is the first time you’re learning about Barre or maybe Barre is your choice of workout, either way one thing is for sure, this ballet-inspired cardio & sculpting format is here to stay! Barre offers you so many amazing benefits while helping you crush your personal fitness goals. 
The intention of Barre is to utilize small movements with multiple repetitions in order to stress your muscles without overworking them.  Here at FIT we offer Barre 6 days a week (check our schedule on the mindbody app). It’s a full body workout in just 45 minutes. Each class is going to challenge your movement in order to push you without fatiguing you completely.
 
TOP BARRE BENEFITS:

1. Full body workout: Strength, Toning, Stretching and Total Body Core work – FIT also uses a Pilates ring to help you maximize your core work and definition.
2. Strength without the “bulk”: Bring on the light weights
3. Better posture: From day 1 (really)
4. Low Impact: Fitness without the jumping 
5. Mental Awareness and Breath: Finally a workout you stretch in so you can build your focus and breathe

Let’s elaborate on those key points.  Strength and Core work are crucial for your muscles and getting your body toned, however lifting heavy weights is not for everyone. Bring on Barre! FIT uses lighter weights (1-5lbs), but not to worry those 3 pounders get heavy after many reps and will get your heart rate sky high! If you are just beginning, start light and work up to those 5 pounders.  Next, let’s talk posture.  Barre is a form of low impact ballet fitness.  Have you ever seen a ballerina’s posture?  It is insanely good.  From day one you will stand taller.  Barre is not only the strength and core we discussed, it is also stretching and flexibility work.  When you are mentally focused on standing taller in each class you will!  FIT is where your mind and body unite.  
In order to reap the full benefits a workout at the Barre, we recommend coming in 3-6 times a week with a mix of FIT’s Cardio classes. 
Can’t wait to see you in the studio soon!
Xoxo,
Emmy