You’ve been hearing it since you were a little girl, “Sit up! Quit slouching!” But now that our bodies are getting, err more ‘settled’, it’s literally becoming a pain not to have better posture. Your posture can help you look and feel better, inside and outside of the studio, so let’s break down 4 quick […]
You Are What You Eat – How to fuel, and refuel, your workout
Leggings – check, sports bra – check, water bottle – check, but wait – did you pack food? Are you fueling, and recovering with nutrition as part of your exercise routine? We all know the saying ‘abs are made in the kitchen’, and your entire diet should be just as important as which exercise class […]
Isotonic Vs. Isometric – Why We Do Both
There’s a reason why a plank is arguably one of the most difficult exercises to perform. So you’re holding a plank in class, and you’re starting to feel like someone just shut off the AC. You’re building heat throughout your body, and finding it increasingly difficult to hold the position much longer. You think, is […]
The Neighborhood Approach To Barre
“I don’t think I’m flexible enough.” “I’ve never danced before.” “I’m terrified to try HIIT!” “I’m in PT for my sciatica right now.” “I’m pregnant.” “No way, my friend said barre is too hard.” Guess what? Clients that are age 12 to age 80 take class here. Clients that are injured, pregnant, beginners, or as they […]
Increase Your Calorie Burn At The Barre
You have probably heard us telling you to “embrace the shake”, more than once in class, and for good reason. When you hold a muscle contraction for an extended period of time, like you do at Neighborhood Barre, this causes your muscles to tire. The sustained stress causes the muscles to burn through its reserve […]
Incorporating Cardio at the Barre
HIIT exercise seems to be the buzz word in the fitness world this year, and for good reason. ‘Burst’ training, is typically a tabata-timed format of exercise, where you perform short bursts of high intensity moves with periods of quick rest. It’s approach of working out at a very high intensity, through short intervals, promises to deliver […]
Summer Detox Drinks
I don’t know about you, but my weekend following the 4th of July festivities wasn’t much better in the way of food choices. It’s easy to let one weekend of splurging lead you down the rabbit hole, so what’s better than a good old-fashioned detox?! I personally rotate all four of these drinks, depending on […]
Top 5 Summer Beauty Must-Haves!
Whether you battle breakouts, frizz, or sleep deprivation, we have you covered for a flawless Summer! See below for our top 5 must-haves from some of our top 5 barre-bies! Katy: Must-Have: Charcoal Soap. “I never had an issue with break-outs until I entered the downward slope of my 30s. After trying countless products, I […]
Tucking For Two: Barre With Baby
Who better to to ask for mommy and mommy-to-be tips than NB Nashville’s Kelly Phillips? See her thoughts on tucking for two below.. “Barre is one of the best methods of exercise during pregnancy. You can exercise safely right up until delivery (seriously)! It is low-impact and easy on the joints and the class can […]
The Skinny on Snacking
Keeping your diet on track during the colder winter months can be a daunting task. A cold salad isn’t quite as tempting in 20 degree temps as it is on a summer afternoon, BUT one of the best tricks to keep you from derailing and grabbing Chick-fil-a is…snacking! It is so important to keep your blood […]