THE BUZZ Unleash Your Inner Dancer…Try Barre!
impact workout. If you’re looking to try something new that’s hard on your muscles but kind on your joints then barre is defi nitely something you should add to your weekly workout regimen. The class is set to energizing music
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and the movements are choreographed to the beat bringing out the inner dancer in all of us! You do not have to be a dancer or have any experience with dance, all you need is a positive attitude and the willingness to work hard and focus on your mind-body connec- tion to get the most benefi ts from the class.
Every class at barre 44 combines elements of ballet, Pilates, cardio & strength training to tone and elongate every muscle. We work on and off the barre and use small props such as light hand weights, mini stability balls, exercise bands and medicine balls as well as glider discs. Your posture will change as you train your body upright and your muscles will become strong, long and lean, taking on a dancer’s physique. We also believe in functional movement so it’s not just pulsing for an hour.
Benefi ts of Barre Exercise:
1. Everyone is welcome! There is no experience required and begin- ners are always encouraged to join. It doesn’t matter what anyone else is doing in class, you can always modify the exercise and work at your own level. If you are advanced, the instructor will offer ways to challenge you as you progress and get stronger.
2. Every muscle is worked in one full hour. Finding time to fi t in exercise can be challenging, which is why hitting every muscle group and incorporating cardio in one hour is a huge bonus.
arre exercise classes are a great option for a full body, low
3. Barre is kind on your joints but hard on your muscles. The com- bination of small movements and isometric control really fi res up those small muscle groups which reduces the pressure on joints, ligaments and tendons.
4. Barre strengthens your CORE. Since barre is an alignment based workout with Pilates as its foundation, you are always working your core. We focus on posture and pulling your abdominals up and in to stabilize through all the movements. You will notice a huge difference in your core strength as you progress through the classes. A strong core is a great way to prevent injury.
5. Barre will help you increase your fl exibility. All of the stretching helps you gain a wider range of motion. The more fl exible you are, the more you are able to increase your range of motion which is helpful not only in sports and fi tness, but our everyday lives. It’s also a form of active relaxation that can improve both mental and physical health. We stretch and lengthen the muscles throughout the class, after working a specifi c muscle group to fatigue. You will notice a big difference in your fl exibility when you do barre on a regular basis. At the end of every class, we take an additional 5-7 minutes to stretch, breathe and relax the mind and body.
So, what are you waiting for? Give barre a try and experience
for yourself all the benefi ts, and how good it makes you feel from the inside out. I promise you will leave class feeling better than when you walked in!
Danielle Srb is the founder and owner of Barre 44. She has been involved in fi tness, dance and sports for over 20 years. She is a certifi ed Barre and Pilates instructor. Her mission in opening barre 44 was to create a boutique studio in a small setting where each client gets the attention and focus they deserve and foster a supportive and empowering fi tness community. Classes at barre 44 are fun, high energy and challenging but welcoming to all levels. To book a class or learn more, visit or call Danielle @ 860-967-4140. 51 East Main Street in Avon
10 Natural Nutmeg - January/February 2017
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