Hot shaky muscles are a staple in our Neighborhood Barre classes, but actual pain can be another issue going beyond the barre burn to another level. While we do offer modifications throughout the workout, some pain issues require you to rework a position entirely in order to avoid discomfort in class. Common issues relate to […]
Resolution Schmesolution… Make It Your LIFE.
The average New Year’s Resolution lasts for 17 days, with the number one resolution being to lose weight (statisticbrain.com). Unfortunately many of the pounds that are lost (if any) are very soon put back on due to lack of commitment, workout and diet burnout, or giving up because you’re not seeing the results fast enough. […]
5 Ways To Wear Your Leggings
If you are barre or yoga obsessed, chances are you find yourself spending all of your money on crazy expensive leggings only to realize later that you do not actually own any ‘real’ pants. Well, we’re here to help you turn those Wunder Unders and Beyond Yoga Leggings into street chic apparel. Here are 5 […]
Homemade Granola & Greek Yogurt by Gussie Gayle
We’ve all heard about the Greek Yogurt craze by now, but what you don’t always hear about is how sugar-filled a lot of store brands can be (not to mention the preservatives). Here, our resident ‘house mom,’ Gussie Gayle, lets us in on one of her most popular recipes – greek yogurt and homemade granola. […]
Self Expectations – Learning To Let Go & Embrace The Shake!
Many of us expect too much of ourselves in general; and when it comes to physical activity, disappointment is very common. At Neighborhood Barre we pride ourselves on being a judgment-free environment. In fact, our mission states that our goal “…is to offer all clients, whether beginner or advanced, a quick and effective way to […]
I Put My Hand Upon Your Hip, When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip
Recipes by our in-house ‘Mother Earth,’ Hope Parks. What do 11am and 3pm have in common (aside from not being in barre class, obvi)? MUNCHIES! They hit hard, especially late in the afternoon! Snacks are easily a downfall in the healthiest diet – either to find healthful ones we actually like, or to not eat […]
Tuck And Roll – Our Favorite Barre Beats
We get lots of questions and comments about our playlists here at Neighborhood Barre. Where do we get the music? How do we pick the songs? Who sings… (fill in the blank)? Truth be told, it takes a lot of thought to put together the ‘perfect’ barre mix; and lucky for us, we know the […]
Something Grippie, Something Food, Something Neon, & Some Tunes… What’s In My Gym Bag?
We are frequently asked about gym bag essentials here at Neighborhood Barre, so we’ve decided to open our bags and share with you our ‘must haves’ for a barre girl on the go. Here is a break down of my favorite things, including my top 5 MUST HAVE products. What do we all need? HYDRATION! […]
5 Quick & Easy Hairstyles For The Barre!
Getting tired of buns and pony tails? Try these fun variations to spice up your look! They are quick and easy, but sure to impress! Pineapple Upside Down Braid – Flip head upside down, and start a french braid from the base of your neck and braid toward the crown of your head. Take the […]
For Those Who Love The Chase Of The Shake & Change…
This blog is for you. I was first introduced to barre-based fitness in 2009 where I had the “this is it” moment and have since pursued my love for the technique by studying and training in a variety of methods, and eventually opening my own studio. Neighborhood Barre is a ‘classical’ barre studio based on the […]