neighborhood barre

Summer is slowing down, and the arrival of fall means more people are ready to get back into, or start, a routine. With more new clients than usual heading through the studio doors this  month, we want to make sure you are prepared and feel confident to conquer your first Neighborhood Barre class with flying […]

There are a lot of misconceptions about what your “working zone” is when exercising – and what is the best zone to work in for optimal results. We’re breaking down the 4 zones today, including what it feels like when exercising by zone, so you can conquer your work out and recalibrate your fitness routine. […]

In spite of the well documented benefits of exercising, only 5% of adults in the U.S. exercise the prescribed 30 minutes a day, reports the CDC. And in the summertime, that number drops down to 0.5%! Kidding about that last part. But seriously, we thought mid-way through the year would be the perfect time to […]

We’re so proud that Neighborhood Barre is becoming a household name in the Southeast, as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic barre methods in the U.S (humble brag alert). But what if there’s not at Neighborhood Barre studio in your neck of the woods yet? Or what if there is, and you are […]

We consider sweat to be the physical effect of hard work. The more we sweat, the more calories we’ll burn, and the more effective our workout will have been – right? Well, not necessarily. Some people are quick to perspire, breaking out in dripping sweat from small tasks, or even warm temperatures with no activity. […]

Barre has exploded onto the fitness scene in the past 10 years, and for good reason. It delivers a low-impact workout that whittles your waist, tightens your glutes, and sculpts toned arms and thighs. But with so many barre classes popping up in new places, like Pilates and Yoga-based studios and big box gyms – […]

Karma. You get what you give. You are what you think. The strength of your mind is not a novel theory, but have you actually explored what it means (and the scientifically proven outcomes of your mental state and overall wellbeing)? Here’s your road map to change your mind and drastically improve your life for […]

It’s time to make this thing official – working out and eating better isn’t a “challenge” you complete for a few weeks, and then settle back into your comfortable, old-set ways. It’s time to commit, make choices that sustain your lifestyle, and transition to a long-term relationship with proper nutrition and exercise. Here’s our 4 […]

When it comes to great results, it’s all about technique! We’re sharing the most common faux pas we see at the studio, and how you can fix them ASAP. Light weights: Unless you’re working through an injury, you should go heavier. If you started at 2 lbs, and are still sitting pretty at 2 lbs, […]

You’re familiar with New Years fitness challenges, right? You likely stuck to your goals through January, but began to lose steam a couple weeks into February. Come spring break, you’re back to your old ways of spotty class attendance and polishing off an entire bag of Skinny pop in one sitting. Don’t wait until January […]