Stretching Makes you Stronger and More


This year I had the opportunity to take a variety of different fitness classes including some that used a ballet bar. I noticed …

The Bar Method’s Innovative Technique for Attaining a Neutral Spine


Look around on a busy street or in a store, and youll probably see a few people whose spines are clearly not in …

The Bar Method or Aerobics? Why You Don’t Have to Decide


Which is more important to do, aerobics or strength-work? Bar Method studio owners, myself included, get asked this question by new students who …

Do Barre Workouts Burn Calories? Here’s Everything You Need to Know


How Many Calories Does Barre Burn? If you’ve ever asked yourself “How many calories does a barre class burn, again?” while you’re mid …
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Dancer Legs vs. Runner’s Legs: The Defining Difference


Changing body composition to reveal strong, toned legs — like ballerina legs, runners’ thighs, or dancer thighs — is a common goal of …

How The Bar Method Exercises Help Students with Shoulder Conditions


This month I’ve explained how you can safely take the Bar Method when you have issues with your joints in particular areas of …

How The Bar Method Exercises Help Students with Back Conditions


HOW THE BAR METHOD EXERCISES HELP STUDENTS WITH BACK CONDITIONS Yesterday, I met a Bar Method student named Emily Murgatroyd, a slender, athletic …

How The Bar Method’s Workout Can Help Knee Issues, Part 2


Last week I looked into why knee pain is so common and how the Bar Method can help students who have knee issues. …

How The Bar Method’s Workout Can Help Knee Issues, Part 1


Bar Method students with knee issue fall into three groups: those whose knee pain lessens or disappears after a few months of classes; …
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