First, I must apologize for not writing a blog the last few weeks. In the almost three years in business, I have only missed a blog or two while on vacations; but looking back, never this long! Well, I am human and I was in a rut! Yes, I was not my cheery, optimistic self. Well, my grandmother passed, who
Who watches Sunday football? This past weekend, I was able to go the Colts game. I got there early and was able to watch all the players warm up. I noticed that many of their warm-up moves are similar to those that we do here at Barre + Beyond. And I was so impressed with the stretches and how limber
“Today I will Love Myself enough to Exercise!” This is our quote on the our bulletin board. (Thank you Pinterest and Kelly for finding it). Do you love yourself? Are you striving to be your better self every day? Do you put your health and wellness at the top of your list everyday? Or do you make excuses? Work, family,
Who’s been tuned into the Olympics? In our household, gymnastics is our must see now that Lana is getting more serious in the sport. I am amazed at these girls; they have dedicated their lives to something to be great. Their power, their poise, their level of commitment is one to be admired. Just think about the number of hours it
This is the Second Part of a Three Part blog series; Second Trimester Again, congratulations!! and Again, let me preface I am not a doctor by any means, and each day and trimester feels different, so take it one day at a time; if a modification isn’t working for you, stop doing the exercise and flag an instructor down, and she will
You have all seen me in class, usually the one who looks like they are convulsing during thighs. We all have experienced this seething, gut-wrenching, knife-stabbing, yet addictive burn during class. Amazingly enough, we all keep coming back. So, while we endure this body-changing burn, how can we be sure we are getting the most from each and every pose.
Two years ago, we added our outdoor barre class as an opportunity for new moms to get out, workout, and meet other moms with their babies in tow. Moms could bring their strollers, walk or run, and then lock the stroller and start their barre exercise by holding onto their “Barre”. Then Julie Bombacino, our 500 club member, reminded me that it
Pregnancy Modifications PART 1 Congratulations to all of our pregnant barre beauties out there! I look around class, and am seeing more and more of you. So, that had me thinking. Many of us don’t know what is ok and not ok to do during pregnancy. Now, I want to first preface all of this by saying two things, I am
Dear Barre Beauties, It has been one full week in our NEW home in Valparaiso at 3907 Calumet Ave. It’s been a whirlwind of a week, starting with our two Barre Progressives, our first Glow in the Dark Interval, NEW class times and many new Barre Beauties! Thank you for a killer first week! I just want you to
I met this beautiful young lady when I first moved to Chesterton about three years ago. She was THE ONE to call to take care of your kids. She was young but seemed to be much more mature than all the other girls her age. All of my friends trust her with their new babies, crazy toddlers and active kids.
