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A Startling Fact About Barre

Ever dream of being a ballet

dancer? I know I did. I used to

think Barre exercises were just

for ballerinas. Not so! Forget

those pictures and movies

showing ballet dancers at the

Barre. Non-dancers can get a super effective and fun workout by

working at the Barre.

You definitely do not have to be a dancer (but you can pretend if

you want) to experience the physical benefits of exercising at the

Barre. Barre work out programs take traditional ballet exercises

and transform them into a program for everyone at all fitness

levels. These exercises target the hips, inner thighs, hamstring

muscles and buttocks, as well as build upper body strength and

increased flexibility. I don’t know about you, but those are some

of my biggest target areas and fitness goals.

The Barre itself is used for balance, stability and support. By

holding on to the barre with a light grip, you can focus on

isolating specific muscle groups.

Barre exercises typically include both slow and fast exercises.

Slow movements stretch and warm up the muscles, while the

faster exercises help strengthen various muscle groups. As you

would expect, each barre exercise has a specific purpose, such as

strengthening the feet, increasing your range of extension,

refining your balance, and improving flexibility. The proper

placement of the hands and feet, as well as posture is

emphasized in all exercises.

606 Broadway East Studio A Seattle, WA 98102

LAB5 Fitness – Pilates Seattle, WA

(206) 569-5628

One of the major benefits of Barre exercises is improved balance.

If you’re not a dancer, you may think that’s not all so important.

But by training to develop greater balance, you will realize

noticeable improvements in your coordination, athletic skill, and

posture. That means you‘ll experience fewer injuries and greater

stability.

Incorporating the Barre into your fitness program provides so

many benefits. Just imagine, a dancer’s body with grace and

amazing posture. This sure sounds good to me. Not only balance,

strength and flexibility – but a little self improvement in your self

esteem as well.

Interested in losing some weight? That is another benefit from

exercising at the Barre. Now this is no mystery. Building arm and

leg muscles, toning abdominals and strengthening back muscles

– all while promoting long and lean muscle development for a

longer and leaner physique – burns calories and fat. And with the

improved strength and flexibility the barre brings, you will

become more active naturally, which adds to a higher-calorie-

burning lifestyle.

The multiple benefits from Barre exercises are making it one of

the ever-increasingly popular work outs in fitness centers and

health clubs all over America. LAB5 Fitness has a great schedule

of barre classes. If you are new to LAB5 Fitness and you can take

advantage of your first class free to give the barre a try. If you

already are part of the LAB5 Fitness community, sign up for a

class. You will find it fun, beneficial and a great addition to help

you achieve your fitness outcomes.

Visit our website to know more on Barre.