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Do you feel stuck? Frozen in time? Is it just us, or is the calendar permanently set to March, 2020 this year? We’ve officially hit the 6 month mark since COVID began, and, honestly, it feels like largely not much has changed. Most of us are still living the majority of our lives at home […]

Let’s face it, COVID is here to stay in the indefinite future. And that means limited ability to leave your home, and lots of precautions and even mandates when you do to keep your personal plus the public’s safety in order. So what’s a gal to do when she just needs to break a sweat […]

We may not be able to see you right now, but we definitely hear you. All sense of routine and normalcy is gone. Days have fused together, and pajamas have become the new daily uniform (and that stretchy waistband can be misleading!). You’re constantly surrounded by a family member, but also feel incredibly isolated. The […]

We talk so often about health in the form of diet and exercise and sometimes even in meditation or other forms of self care. But how often do you consider your health in the form of your limitations and preservation? Healthy boundaries are a crucial component of self-care. That’s because in work or in our […]

It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon, maybe with your friends, and want to try the latest fad exercise class. But for women with arthritis, you need to think twice before jumping on board. When your joints are stiff and you hurt all over, exercise may in fact be at the bottom of your to-do […]

Do not underestimate the power of hormones! They affect people in so many different ways, and are crucial to good moods and a healthy body.  While out-of-whack hormones can be caused by any number of factors, exercise can be one of them. Many women remain confused as to what method of exercise is best for […]

We are so excited to fill you in on our upcoming challenge this February… Neighborhood Barre’s Tone Firm Burn Challenge! Ok, what is Tone Firm Burn?  Tone Firm Burn is Neighborhood Barre’s Health & Fitness 28 Day Challenge. The Challenge is simple. You take as many classes and formats as you can in 28 days […]

So many resolutions, but so few of us that will still be here in February, 2020. Did you start to get excited about a new goal or dream you have for yourself in the new year, and then your inner critic started creeping in, saying things like: “Who do you think you are to be […]

The time between Thanksgiving and the first full week of January is typically a blur. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can lead to a downright grinchy deameanor, if we’re not careful. Usually we’re gifted with extra time off this season. But how are you honestly spending it?  It truly can be the most […]

Type in “fitness classes” in the google search bar, and there’s no shortage of workouts you can choose from these days. The most important thing is that you move you body, ideally a minimum of 30 minutes a day (brisk walks count too! You know, like the ones when you’re running late to a meeting […]