With origins as a ballet-inspired fitness practice, Barre has taken the world by storm over the past decade. Its all-encompassing practice engages various muscle groups to create a lean and long shape, blending aspects of yoga, ballet and strength training as well as emphasizing proper form and small movements. Before you get started, here’s a few key points to make the most of your Barre experience.
Accessible alignment
Barre’s focus is on small, controlled movements which target muscle groups in order to tone, making the practice is easy to start no matter your fitness level. Slow, yoga-like poses (done with or without equipment) promote the practice’s accessibility for all ages and groups. At the heart of the practice is alignment of the shoulders, hips, and spine which contributes to overall flexibility and agility for just about anyone.
The low-impact impact
Low-impact workouts have gained popularity based on high efficacy and visible results in a timely manner. Barre’s focus on joint mobility and flexibility, and its lack of traditional cardio is what categorizes the practice as such. With a high-intensity, yet low-impact workout like Barre there is a focus on endurance as well as less risk of injury — plus the added benefit that many say the calorie-torching workout will leave you feeling calmer than you arrived.
All around benefits
With a heavy emphasis on breathing and controlled movements, Barre is known to have both physical and mental benefits. When focusing on posture alignment, small stretches, and movements that require total concentration, Barre helps promote mental clarity and relaxation.
Whether you’re looking for a new workout to shake things up or an addition to an existing exercise plan, Barre is a great way to keep yourself physically and mentally active. It’s various benefits for mind and body can truly improve quality of life — and lead to a leaner, stronger, more sculpted figure.
For class schedules or more information about our Barre program, please reach out to wellness@paramount.club.
