When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Actually, I'm pretty sure I was one for Halloween my kindergarten year. But somewhere along the line, that fantasy vanished. Until now. Of course I'll never be on stage doing pirouettes, but I can unleash my inner ballerina at home.
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Don't be fooled by a barre workout, it's not all pliés & pirouettes. It's an intense low impact workout that focuses on your "seat", while helping to build your core. Toning your muscles, increasing your flexibility & improving your posture are all just the icing on the cake so to speak.
I happened to find quite a few barre workouts on FitSugar (PopSugar's fitness site). A good one on Shape (this was actually the workout that I started with). And a killer Cardio Barre: Lower Body Shred workout that I will do - someday.
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Ooo - I swore I was a ballerina when I was younger. I'd jump and twirl in the air constantly. I can imagine how doing a workout like that will make everything strong and flexible - it's hard what they do! They are so disciplined. I love the gracefulness of a ballerina.
ReplyDeleteI took ballet as a child as well. I am really into yoga, but maybe I will add a barre to my gym area as well! It sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteThat was my dream too as a girl. I dont have the coordination to this though.
ReplyDeleteThat was my dream, too! Not sure I have what it takes (right now) for Barre! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have one of those in my house!! I've never done ballet but could pretend I could :p
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try this and have that in my house!
ReplyDeleteI was in ballet as a child and loved it, my daughter never had an interest though which I was suprised. I would love to have one of these at home!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I ever wanted to be a ballerina. but I do love the ballet
ReplyDeleteI never think about doing these types of exercises as an adult. I wonder if there are really good beginning Barre classes in my area? Now I'll have to look!
ReplyDeleteBallet is beautiful!! I am too clumsy to be a ballerina though haha!!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in Barre Workouts. Here is a Ballet video that I love.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Ballet-Body-Jennifer-Galardi/dp/B002TW7K50
I had the same dream when I was younger but never actually quite accomplished it. I'd definitely be into trying this workout! :)
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love barre workouts! My favorite is Physique 57, which you can find online, and it is so hard but so good! Can't wait to get back to the barre after baby arrives.
ReplyDeleteI was taking an adult ballet class, and then I became pregnant and very sick. This is a great reminder of how fun it was.
ReplyDeleteIve wanted to try some barre too - live out my little girl ballet dreams - LOL - it looks so fun!
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