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YOUR BARRE3 QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
We’re constantly getting fantastic questions from the barre3 community—and since we know that when one person asks a question there are oodles of others wondering the same thing, we’re kicking off a new series here in the B3 Magazine: Your Barre3 Questions, Answered.
Each time, we’ll answer five questions from you, our barre3 community. Throughout the series, we’ll cover everything from the barre3 workout to our nutrition philosophy to how barre3 helps you build a mind-body connection. Read on for our first five questions. And if you have questions of your own, post them in the comments below.
Q: Do I need to do cardio in addition to barre3?
A: Good news: barre3 IS cardio. Each workout includes endorphin-boosting moves that get your muscles firing and your heart pumping. From warm-up to Sumo Squats to barre3 Burpees, we get your heart rate up while we strengthen your muscles, balance your body, and center your mind.
If you want to supplement barre3 with extra cardio, by all means, do so. Just be sure to listen to your body as you go, remembering that the goal for a workout is to energize, not exhaust, your body and mind.
Q: What’s happening in my body when I get the “barre3 shakes”? Are they a good thing?
A: Shaking muscles are a good thing! The vibrations are an indication that your muscles are being put under a new kind of (good) stress that they aren’t used to. They’re being pushed to the point of failure, and as a result they are getting stronger.
When you notice your muscles shaking it can be tempting to ease up a bit. We encourage you to commit to the posture and stay strong through the shakes. This is where the change begins.
Q: How many times a week and for how long do you suggest working out in order to see results?
A: At the core of the barre3 philosophy is that you are your own best teacher. Just as we encourage you to ask yourself what your body needs during class and modify accordingly, we also encourage you to ask yourself what you need in your workout each day. We offer a range of class options to make sure you get exactly what you need. In our studios, you can choose from 45-minute classes (at participating studios) and 60-minute classes; online, we offer classes that range from 10 to 60 minutes and our workouts vary by type (cardio, strength training, and mindfulness).
As for how often to work out, many people look to the American Heart Assocation’s recommendation of getting 150 minutes of exercise per week (this typically works out to three to four barre3 workouts per week). With our myriad class options, it’s easy to piece together a workout that suits your needs.
Q: I’m great at attending studio classes, but I’m having a tough time being consistent with my barre3 Online classes. Any tips for how to stay motivated?
A: Our favorite trick for sticking to our workout plan is to schedule our online classes as though they were studio classes. Put them in your calendar as though they’re appointments you can’t miss. And experiment with different times of day and lengths of workouts. Who knows—you might find that 6:30 a.m. is your sweet-spot workout time, or that you prefer doing a few shorter workouts rather than one long one.
Also, remember to shake things up. We all find our favorite go-to workouts, but you’re more likely to stay motivated if you try new workouts (we make that easy with our fresh weekly workouts, released every Monday). And finally, remember that even though you’re not working out in the studio, barre3 online doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Invite friends to work out with you, jump onto the community board with any barre3 questions or topics you want to discuss, and connect with us on Instagram. Just use the hashtag #barre3 when you post pics and you’ll be amazed at how much encouragement you’ll get from the barre3 community.
Q: I’m just starting barre3 and I love it, but I’m finding some of the moves really difficult to do. How do you suggest a beginner stick with it when those first several classes are quite difficult?
A: Modify, modify, modify. We specifically designed our teaching method to accommodate—and to challenge—every level of fitness. That’s why barre3 works for everyone from people who are working out for the first time to elite athletes who work out daily.
How do you modify? You’ll notice that throughout class, your instructor will offer options for various moves and postures. These options, or modifications, can be anything from ditching your handheld weights to taking Plank at the barre instead of on the floor. Sometimes, modifying means doing another move entirely—for example, doing Power Leg instead of Carousel Horse.
The idea is to listen to your body at every moment and adjust your workout accordingly. If a posture feels great, take the modification that makes it even more turbo. It something causes negative pain, take the modification that alleviates the pain.
Modifying allows you to get an effective, safe workout every time. As you build strength, you may find that those poses once felt out of the question are now totally doable (but don’t worry, they’ll never stop giving you that deep muscle burn!).
Ready to start your barre3 journey? Find your local studio or get started with a 15-day free trial of barre3 online.
We’re constantly getting fantastic questions from the barre3 community—and since we know that when one person asks a question there are oodles of others wondering the same thing, we’re kicking off a new series here in the B3 Magazine: Your Barre3 Questions, Answered.
Each time, we’ll answer five questions from you, our barre3 community. Throughout the series, we’ll cover everything from the barre3 workout to our nutrition philosophy to how barre3 helps you build a mind-body connection. Read on for our first five questions. And if you have questions of your own, post them in the comments below.
Q: Do I need to do cardio in addition to barre3?
A: Good news: barre3 IS cardio. Each workout includes endorphin-boosting moves that get your muscles firing and your heart pumping. From warm-up to Sumo Squats to barre3 Burpees, we get your heart rate up while we strengthen your muscles, balance your body, and center your mind.
If you want to supplement barre3 with extra cardio, by all means, do so. Just be sure to listen to your body as you go, remembering that the goal for a workout is to energize, not exhaust, your body and mind.
Q: What’s happening in my body when I get the “barre3 shakes”? Are they a good thing?
A: Shaking muscles are a good thing! The vibrations are an indication that your muscles are being put under a new kind of (good) stress that they aren’t used to. They’re being pushed to the point of failure, and as a result they are getting stronger.
When you notice your muscles shaking it can be tempting to ease up a bit. We encourage you to commit to the posture and stay strong through the shakes. This is where the change begins.
Q: How many times a week and for how long do you suggest working out in order to see results?
A: At the core of the barre3 philosophy is that you are your own best teacher. Just as we encourage you to ask yourself what your body needs during class and modify accordingly, we also encourage you to ask yourself what you need in your workout each day. We offer a range of class options to make sure you get exactly what you need. In our studios, you can choose from 45-minute classes (at participating studios) and 60-minute classes; online, we offer classes that range from 10 to 60 minutes and our workouts vary by type (cardio, strength training, and mindfulness).
As for how often to work out, many people look to the American Heart Assocation’s recommendation of getting 150 minutes of exercise per week (this typically works out to three to four barre3 workouts per week). With our myriad class options, it’s easy to piece together a workout that suits your needs.
Q: I’m great at attending studio classes, but I’m having a tough time being consistent with my barre3 Online classes. Any tips for how to stay motivated?
A: Our favorite trick for sticking to our workout plan is to schedule our online classes as though they were studio classes. Put them in your calendar as though they’re appointments you can’t miss. And experiment with different times of day and lengths of workouts. Who knows—you might find that 6:30 a.m. is your sweet-spot workout time, or that you prefer doing a few shorter workouts rather than one long one.
Also, remember to shake things up. We all find our favorite go-to workouts, but you’re more likely to stay motivated if you try new workouts (we make that easy with our fresh weekly workouts, released every Monday). And finally, remember that even though you’re not working out in the studio, barre3 online doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Invite friends to work out with you, jump onto the community board with any barre3 questions or topics you want to discuss, and connect with us on Instagram. Just use the hashtag #barre3 when you post pics and you’ll be amazed at how much encouragement you’ll get from the barre3 community.
Q: I’m just starting barre3 and I love it, but I’m finding some of the moves really difficult to do. How do you suggest a beginner stick with it when those first several classes are quite difficult?
A: Modify, modify, modify. We specifically designed our teaching method to accommodate—and to challenge—every level of fitness. That’s why barre3 works for everyone from people who are working out for the first time to elite athletes who work out daily.
How do you modify? You’ll notice that throughout class, your instructor will offer options for various moves and postures. These options, or modifications, can be anything from ditching your handheld weights to taking Plank at the barre instead of on the floor. Sometimes, modifying means doing another move entirely—for example, doing Power Leg instead of Carousel Horse.
The idea is to listen to your body at every moment and adjust your workout accordingly. If a posture feels great, take the modification that makes it even more turbo. It something causes negative pain, take the modification that alleviates the pain.
Modifying allows you to get an effective, safe workout every time. As you build strength, you may find that those poses once felt out of the question are now totally doable (but don’t worry, they’ll never stop giving you that deep muscle burn!).
Ready to start your barre3 journey? Find your local studio or get started with a 15-day free trial of barre3 online.
