Barre: 5 big, flexible and strong reasons to try it
Have you heard about Barre lately? Or maybe you’ve seen it a lot lately promoted by other fitness or training studios. It's getting popular for a good reason. Why? Imagine mixing Ballet with moves from Pilates and Yoga. That's Barre for you.
It's a fun way to work out, making you strong and flexible without being too hard on your body. For some, this sounds like an ideal workout. Let's talk more about what Barre is, why people love it, and the amasing things it does for your body.
What is Barre?
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What is Barre? 〰️
What is Barre?
Barre is a workout that has moves inspired from Ballet. You know, the dance with all the graceful moves and jumping people. But you don't have to be a dancer to do Barre. It also has moves from Pilates (great for your core) and Yoga (awesome for flexibility and peace of mind). The best part? It’s for everyone, no matter if you’re just starting or you’ve been working out for a while. Like really, anyone. Just ensure you are of the age you can read this text and understand it.
Why would you try Barre?
Sometimes, people want workouts that do more than just make you sweat. They want something that's good for their mind. And in that case, Barre is ideal for this. It makes you strong, helps you chill, and doesn't hurt your joints.
Live action from our classes at MokoBoko Studio Lisboa
What you’ll be doing in a typical Barre class
In a Barre class, you'll do a mix of moves:
Bending your knees a lot (like in ballet) to make your legs and butt strong.
Lifting your legs to build a solid core and toned legs.
Using small weights to get your arms in shape.
Doing crunches to make your middle strong and help you stand tall.
But now, let’s get into some real benefits of Barre.
1. Better posture and flexibility
Ever wished to have ideal posture? You know that model girl on the runaway. Come on. Everybody wants to have a great posture. And here’s the great news for you. When you do Barre regularly, you help your body stand straight and proud. This way you will feel less stiff. How does it do that? This happens because Barre makes your core muscles stronger (those around your belly and back). This is one of the best things for your posture.
2. Muscle tone and definition
We all love when somebody tells us that it will help “tone the muscle”. I still don’t know what that means but people love hearing that. We are joking of course :) Barre is great for making your muscles look toned and defined, which means you can see them better because they become firmer. The exercises focus on small muscles you might not use much in other workouts. Over time, these muscles get stronger and more visible, especially in your arms, legs, and bum. This doesn’t happen overnight, but if you keep at it, you'll notice changes.
3. Low impact on joints
Let’s admit it. Sometimes that sudden knee or lower back pain gets us all with time. And you need something to be easy on your joints. Barre is ideal for that. This means it doesn’t put a lot of pressure on areas like your knees or hips, which is good if you have pain there. Or maybe you want to avoid making things worse but keep working out. It’s a workout that gets your heart pumping and muscles working without making your joints uncomfortable. That’s why many people, no matter their age or fitness level, can do and choose Barre.
4. Mind-body connection
I bet you heard this mind-body connection for many workouts. But let me get it straight. Barre isn’t just about moving your body. It’s also about paying attention to those movements. I am afraid you will get annoyed in the beginning if you are not familiar with that :) But you will love it with time. Mind-body connection focus helps you connect with your body on a deeper level. You become more aware of how your body feels and moves. This can help you feel calmer and more in tune with yourself, reducing stress and making you feel more relaxed. And you really have to try this to believe it.
5. Adaptable for all levels
In the end, best thing of all about Barre? Anyone can do Barre. And I mean it. Whether you’re just starting to exercise or have been doing it for years. Instructors can change the moves to make sure they’re right for your fitness level. This means you can still find the workout challenging without feeling like it’s too much for you. As you get stronger, the exercises can be adjusted to keep pushing you. And trust me, we will push you :) to your best version <3
This whole blog post will sound like we are trying to sell you on buying a ticket at MokoBoko studio and try our Barre class. And honestly, we do. But in the end, listen, I want you to go and try this Barre anywhere you want. Heck, you can even go on YouTube now and type in “10 minute Barre for beginners” to try things out. And once you have tried it, please keep doing wherever you want. Because our main goal is to inspire people to keep moving. And as long as you keep moving, it doesn’t matter where you do it. Whether it’s our studio, or at home. But better come at our studio :P We would love to have you here to teach you more.
In the end, remember. Barre is more than just a workout. It's a fun, smart way to get strong, flexible, and calm. It can be a new level for your body and mind.
