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 […]
ROLL OUT! Foam Rolling: The Down And Dirty
This week’s post is brought to you by transplanted barre-bie, Bethany Stearns! She relies on her foam roller to get the max benefit from her barre workouts and is laying down what you need to know about this newly rising trend for peak muscle performance! Do you ever have those days you feel like you […]
The Bounce Back After The Binge.
Are you a weekend binge-eater? A late-night-pig-outer? Or a fall-off-the-wagon-all-week kind of person? With Spring Break upon us and summer looming in the near future, we decided to round up a few of our favorite tips and tricks from the NB team so you’ll be reaching for your bikini instead of that baggy white tee. […]
Modify. It Doesn’t Hurt To Take A Lower Option In Barre Class.
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 […]
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! […]