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EVEN BARRE3 INSTRUCTORS FALL INTO EXERCISE RUTS. HERE’S HOW THEY BREAK OUT OF THEM.
If you’ve ever taken a studio or online class with our barre3 Lead Instructors, you know as well as we do: They are FIERCE—motivating, energized, and constantly innovating the B3 workout to make sure it delivers exactly what you need.
So it might surprise you to know that even these superstars fall into exercise ruts occasionally. We sat down with them to find out how they get moving when they hit a workout wall. (Their answers were so motivating that we immediately booked our classes for the week!)
CATIE FAHRNER: SHAKE IT UP
“I’m a creature of habit, so sometimes I get into a rut because I’m doing what’s easiest (taking class at noon in the studio around the corner from the home office, for example). I tend to do the same online workouts, too. But if I take 90 seconds to plan ahead, I can change something: my workout time, where I work out, which instructor I take from. (All of this works whether I’m doing B3 in studio or online!)”
LISA SCHALE-DRAKE: SLOW DOWN
“I try to switch up my pacing during class. I used to always like to go fast and big because I thought it was the only way to challenge myself. One day, I tried slowing down and moving with intention. It changed my workout completely. Now when I take class, I’m sometimes the lone wolf moving to my own beat!”
HARPER KALIN: FIND A FRIEND
I’m a huge extrovert (I know, shocking!), so when I’m in a rut, I phone a friend and ask them to come take class with me. I love a good accountability partner!”
SARA CATHERINE WHEATLEY: REDISCOVER THE JOY
“When I don’t feel motivated to get to the studio, I bring my awareness to how FUN it is to move and sweat together in a room full of like-minded people.
When I can reiterate to myself that taking class is a joy and a privilege and not a thing that needs to be checked off a list or something I do out of guilt and obligation, then things start to feel fresh again.
Also, I love to supplement my time exercising inside with nice, long walks outside—alone or with a pal. They always do so much good for my body, mind, and spirit. When I need to hit the reset button, I always add walks back into my routine. (I’m actually headed out the door for one now!)”
SHANNON MCCLINTOCK: REMEMBER MY PURPOSE
“When I’m in a rut, it’s usually because I’ve stopped working out for “me” and lost my purpose with it. I have to bring myself back to how it makes me feel better, stronger, happier, and more energetic, and how it is MY TIME. It’s about remembering to make myself a priority rather than let everything else in life come first.”
Exercise ruts tend to take hold when we’re extra busy. We can’t find time to do a full 60-minute workout, so we don’t work out at all. Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset and fit in small bursts of exercise when you can. Not only will you feel better, but you’ll also be more focused and productive throughout your day. Give it a try with this 10-minute workout from Allison.
Move with Allison from barre3 on Vimeo.
If you’ve ever taken a studio or online class with our barre3 Lead Instructors, you know as well as we do: They are FIERCE—motivating, energized, and constantly innovating the B3 workout to make sure it delivers exactly what you need.
So it might surprise you to know that even these superstars fall into exercise ruts occasionally. We sat down with them to find out how they get moving when they hit a workout wall. (Their answers were so motivating that we immediately booked our classes for the week!)
CATIE FAHRNER: SHAKE IT UP
“I’m a creature of habit, so sometimes I get into a rut because I’m doing what’s easiest (taking class at noon in the studio around the corner from the home office, for example). I tend to do the same online workouts, too. But if I take 90 seconds to plan ahead, I can change something: my workout time, where I work out, which instructor I take from. (All of this works whether I’m doing B3 in studio or online!)”
LISA SCHALE-DRAKE: SLOW DOWN
“I try to switch up my pacing during class. I used to always like to go fast and big because I thought it was the only way to challenge myself. One day, I tried slowing down and moving with intention. It changed my workout completely. Now when I take class, I’m sometimes the lone wolf moving to my own beat!”
HARPER KALIN: FIND A FRIEND
I’m a huge extrovert (I know, shocking!), so when I’m in a rut, I phone a friend and ask them to come take class with me. I love a good accountability partner!”
SARA CATHERINE WHEATLEY: REDISCOVER THE JOY
“When I don’t feel motivated to get to the studio, I bring my awareness to how FUN it is to move and sweat together in a room full of like-minded people.
When I can reiterate to myself that taking class is a joy and a privilege and not a thing that needs to be checked off a list or something I do out of guilt and obligation, then things start to feel fresh again.
Also, I love to supplement my time exercising inside with nice, long walks outside—alone or with a pal. They always do so much good for my body, mind, and spirit. When I need to hit the reset button, I always add walks back into my routine. (I’m actually headed out the door for one now!)”
SHANNON MCCLINTOCK: REMEMBER MY PURPOSE
“When I’m in a rut, it’s usually because I’ve stopped working out for “me” and lost my purpose with it. I have to bring myself back to how it makes me feel better, stronger, happier, and more energetic, and how it is MY TIME. It’s about remembering to make myself a priority rather than let everything else in life come first.”
Exercise ruts tend to take hold when we’re extra busy. We can’t find time to do a full 60-minute workout, so we don’t work out at all. Let go of the all-or-nothing mindset and fit in small bursts of exercise when you can. Not only will you feel better, but you’ll also be more focused and productive throughout your day. Give it a try with this 10-minute workout from Allison.
Move with Allison from barre3 on Vimeo.
