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Top Five Benefits of Barre Classes
/in barre, pilates /by Shannon AustinBarre is a unique form of full-body exercise that combines positions and moves borrowed from ballet with small, repetitive muscle movements. Barre classes have increased in popularity over the years as fitness lovers are discovering its fun, distinctive format and numerous benefits. Some of the many benefits of barre classes include: Benefit #1: Overall Muscle […]
Barre vs. Strength Training: What is Best for Your Workout?
/in barre, Featured, strength training /by Shannon AustinThe vast array of fitness classes and workout options available today can be both exciting and, let’s face it, overwhelming. With so many styles to choose from, it can be difficult to know what workouts best suit our lifestyle and will benefit us most in the long run. In this blog, we’ll unpack the basics […]
Barre Class: Terms to Know Before You Hit the Barre
/1 Comment/in barre, Barre Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinBarre is an increasingly popular form of full-body exercise, combining movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises. Although somewhat similar to other toning workouts like mat pilates, there are many pieces of equipment, positions, and movements that are unique to barre. To help prepare you before you hit the barre, here […]
What to Expect from Your First Barre Class
/in barre, Barre Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAre you considering trying out your very first barre class? Barre is a great exercise option for beginners and fitness pros alike! Barre classes combine movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises, designed to tone and strengthen muscles—but no prior dance experience is required. Before you head into your first barre […]
How to Form Habits that You’ll Keep for Life
/in Fitness /by Shannon AustinAs the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about the resolutions, goals, or intentions we want to set for the year ahead. And I don’t know about you, but I used to be hesitant about setting resolutions, because, midway through the year, my motivation would drop and I’d start slipping away from the […]
Indoor Cycling: What Is It? What are the Benefits?
/in Indoor Cycling /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling is a workout that has become vastly popular in recent years. You may be wondering: What exactly is indoor cycling? What are the benefits of indoor cycling? And why should I choose indoor cycling over a different form of exercise? We’ll walk through all of that and more. What Is Indoor Cycling? To […]
Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
/in Yoga, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAsk any yoga teacher, and they’ll easily share a handful of questions or excuses they often hear as to why new students think yoga isn’t right for them. Perhaps the most common one is the belief that you have to be flexible before ever setting foot on a yoga mat. And I really can’t blame […]
How to Express Gratitude Everyday
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinHow to Cultivate Gratitude Every Day The practice of gratitude strengthens our health, steadies our hearts, and connects us to what matters most. It’s a discipline of noticing — of seeing the gift in the simple, the sweat in the effort, the silence between breaths. Even in seasons of uncertainty, we can choose to live […]