A beginners guide to barre

When we talk about our Exhale Studio, we talk about Yoga, Pilates, Meditation and Barre. Today we’re going to focus on the last of those exercises, Barre. It’s gained a lot of popularity in recent years, and there are a few great reasons for that. Let’s dive in.

What is Barre?

Barre is a workout that uses a ballet barre to support and guide your movements. It incorporates small, isometric movements that target specific muscles, and focuses on balance, flexibility, and strength.

Benefits of Barre

Low Impact

First off barre is a great low-impact workout that is easy on your joints and ideal for people of all fitness levels. 

Increased Strength

Because Barre workouts target specific muscle groups to help build strength and endurance. You'll feel the burn during the workout, but the results are well worth it.

Improved Flexibility

Barre workouts include stretching exercises that can obviously help improve your overall flexibility a lot faster than you think.

Better Balance

Many of the exercises in barre involve balancing on one leg, which again can obviously help improve your balance and stability in no time.

Full Body Workout

Barre workouts incorporate exercises that target all the major muscle groups in your body, providing a comprehensive full-body workout. It also achieves this by combining elements of ballet, Pilates, and yoga.

Wellness

The slow, controlled movements in barre require focus and concentration, which can help you switch off, be present in the moment, and improve your emotional fitness as well.

Barre is a low-impact workout that offers numerous fitness benefits, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out on your fitness journey. Step into our Exhale Studio today and try a barre class, it is sure to add a new dimension to your workout routine, and if you’re only just starting your fitness journey it can be a great way to meet people and ease into more advanced classes and movements.