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 […]
Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain
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 […]
Barre for Balanced Hormones
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 […]
Tone Firm Burn Challenge Coming February
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 […]
Stop Playing Mind Games In 2020
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 […]
Merry, Mindful Holidays
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 […]
Barre Vs. Other Workouts
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 […]
Holidays Across The NEIGHBORHOOD
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the holidays! It’s time spent together with your closest loved ones, and celebrating new and time-tested traditions together. We absolutely love getting to know you inside and outside the studios. So today we wanted to share some of our personal stories, about what makes our holidays […]
Barre. Sleep. Repeat.
It’s usually many of our client’s inner fantasy, and a popular topic of water fountain gossip pre/post class – what’s it like to own a barre studio? It doesn’t have to be a pipe dream – you can harness your passion for fitness and go for it yourself! If you’ve been curious about doing the […]
Why All Runners Should Practice Barre
One of our favorite ways we hear of clients incorporating barre into their lifestyle is through cross-training. Cross-training is when you train in more than one sport, or workout, to improve performance in your main sport. Some of the most popular athletes we see in our studios that cross-train are runners. If you love to […]