Author: neighborhoodbarre

We are in the thick of it – day 16, roughly half-way, of our 28 day challenge. A challenge that only requires 10 minutes give or take of daily movement. There was intent behind this challenge, dare we say a strategy?! But honestly, the science is simple. In order to build a new habit, create […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…..to eat, drink and be merry. But don’t let a little holiday spirit turn into a setback. 2020 holidays definitely look a little different this year. You may be spending more time at home, and not traveling. But spending more time at home can easily turn into extra […]

You may instantly think of your grandmother’s chocolate chip cookies (for me it was her cinnamon sugar swirl toast she’d make me and my sisters for breakfast every time we spent the night), or your father’s famous grilled tenderloin with au poivre sauce (he always butchers the enunciation “steak ah-pour-ahhh-ha, whatever it’s called!) – but […]

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 […]