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Why Exercise Isn’t the Answer
Yep, I said it. And I know what you’re asking: “Why is the founder of barre3 saying that exercise doesn’t work?” Well, let me explain. When it comes to whole-body health, exercise is part of the equation, but it’s not the end-all-be-all.
One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you exercise, you’ll lose weight. So we dutifully work out, pushing ourselves to exhaustion for that single hour a day. Yet the pounds stay put, and exercise becomes a dreaded chore.
Sound familiar? Before I created barre3, that was my experience too. During my workout, I used to be driven by how many calories I was burning and pushed myself hard even when my body told me to back off. I was too focused on what my workout was doing that moment vs. how it was impacting my body the rest of the day. I was also 10 pounds heavier, felt constantly depleted, and plagued by aches and pains.
If you’re working out regularly yet are frustrated by extra pounds and nagging pains, you may need to examine how you balance your energy when it comes to exercise. Here’s the deal: When you beat yourself up during a workout, your body goes into stress mode, releasing the hormone cortisol. As a result, your body will make up for that energy loss by signaling your brain to eat more than it needs. (Hence the stubborn pounds.)
So if exercise alone doesn’t work, what does? Striking a healthy balance of ease and effort. You’ll hear us talk about this over and over again in our barre3 studios. Whether you’re in class or doing an online workout, our instructors will help you find both a feeling of grace and challenge during your workouts. When I learned to slow down and listen to what my body really needed, that’s when the pounds fell off and my energy levels skyrocketed.
Barre3 workouts are designed to actually restore your energy and fill your tank for the rest of the day. We call this the “halo effect,” and it refers to all the benefits you experience long after your workout is over. Not only does your metabolism stay revved up to help you burn more calories, studies show that exercise can reduce many of your unhealthy cravings. You’ll also feel more clear-headed, less grumpy, and better equipped to handle the stress that life throws your way. That’s the halo effect in action!
I want exercise to feel so good in your body that you actually crave it versus dreading it. It may seem like a paradigm shift, but once this shift happens, I’m betting you’ll see the biggest transformation ever—one that lasts a lifetime.
Yep, I said it. And I know what you’re asking: “Why is the founder of barre3 saying that exercise doesn’t work?” Well, let me explain. When it comes to whole-body health, exercise is part of the equation, but it’s not the end-all-be-all.
One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you exercise, you’ll lose weight. So we dutifully work out, pushing ourselves to exhaustion for that single hour a day. Yet the pounds stay put, and exercise becomes a dreaded chore.
Sound familiar? Before I created barre3, that was my experience too. During my workout, I used to be driven by how many calories I was burning and pushed myself hard even when my body told me to back off. I was too focused on what my workout was doing that moment vs. how it was impacting my body the rest of the day. I was also 10 pounds heavier, felt constantly depleted, and plagued by aches and pains.
If you’re working out regularly yet are frustrated by extra pounds and nagging pains, you may need to examine how you balance your energy when it comes to exercise. Here’s the deal: When you beat yourself up during a workout, your body goes into stress mode, releasing the hormone cortisol. As a result, your body will make up for that energy loss by signaling your brain to eat more than it needs. (Hence the stubborn pounds.)
So if exercise alone doesn’t work, what does? Striking a healthy balance of ease and effort. You’ll hear us talk about this over and over again in our barre3 studios. Whether you’re in class or doing an online workout, our instructors will help you find both a feeling of grace and challenge during your workouts. When I learned to slow down and listen to what my body really needed, that’s when the pounds fell off and my energy levels skyrocketed.
Barre3 workouts are designed to actually restore your energy and fill your tank for the rest of the day. We call this the “halo effect,” and it refers to all the benefits you experience long after your workout is over. Not only does your metabolism stay revved up to help you burn more calories, studies show that exercise can reduce many of your unhealthy cravings. You’ll also feel more clear-headed, less grumpy, and better equipped to handle the stress that life throws your way. That’s the halo effect in action!
I want exercise to feel so good in your body that you actually crave it versus dreading it. It may seem like a paradigm shift, but once this shift happens, I’m betting you’ll see the biggest transformation ever—one that lasts a lifetime.
