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Q+A: b3 Flow + b3 Stretch
Have you tried our new b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes yet? Subscribers get early access before anyone else—all you have to do is download the barre3 app to get started. Available on iOS, FireTV and Roku. Be sure to check back next week for more exciting ways to add b3 Flow and b3 Stretch to your practice.
We chatted with Christa joy, Producer + Manager of Online Instructor Development, to get the scoop on the new classes. Read on to learn why we added them to your barre3 online experience, what you can expect from each class, and when to add them to your barre3 practice.
B3 MAGAZINE: Let’s start from the beginning: Why did we decide to add b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes to the barre3 online experience?
CHRISTA JOY: We wanted to give our community even more opportunities to move with us beyond their regular practice. Our barre3 Signature class combines strength conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness, and we recently launched b3 Strength Training as a way to dive deeper into the strength and conditioning aspect. The new b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes will dive deeper into the mindfulness aspect, with a focus on stretching and breathwork.
B3 MAGAZINE: Let’s start with b3 Stretch. Can you give us the rundown on what to expect from this class, and how it can benefit us?
CHRISTA JOY: These classes can serve as your go-to for when you need a little extra stretching after a barre3 online workout or other activity. Expect lots of shoulder and hip opening, with longer holds and guidance to help you find a deeper release in each stretch. There will also be a focus on breath to help you get deeper into the stretches.
B3 MAGAZINE: How should we fit b3 Stretch into our regular barre3 practice? When should we do it, and how often?
CHRISTA JOY: We designed the b3 Stretch class in a bite-size format—about 15 minutes each—to make it easier for you to add it to your regular practice. I’d recommend carving out time once a week to press play on one. Once we release a few more videos and you find your favorites, I would recommend working up to two to three times per week—basically any time you feel like you need to spend a little extra time opening and releasing.
B3 MAGAZINE: Ok, let’s talk b3 Flow. What should we expect from this class, and how can it benefit us?
CHRISTA JOY: Expect 30 minutes of mindful, breath-focused, feel-good, challenging movement. You’ll get a big focus on spine, hip, and shoulder mobility, as well as core activation and balance challenges. Each Lead Instructor has a unique teaching style, and I encourage you to try each one out!
B3 MAGAZINE: How should we fit b3 Flow into our regular barre3 practice? When should we do it, and how often?
CHRISTA JOY: I think this is a great practice to begin to weave in once a week. It’s fantastic for active recovery the day after a really challenging workout. With the focus on breath and alignment, you’ll find that these flows really help you dive deeper into body wisdom in a way that will carry over into your barre3 and b3 Strength Training practice.
B3 MAGAZINE: What are some of your favorite moves from b3 Stretch and b3 Flow?
CHRISTA JOY: Absolutely all the hip opening! I never realized how much tension I held in my hips, and these Stretch + Flow classes have brought so much release. Also, I really connect with the slow, breath-focused Warrior 2 Flow in b3 Flow.
B3 MAGAZINE: This one is going to be personal for everyone doing these classes, but what do you love about b3 Stretch and b3 Flow?
CHRISTA JOY: I love that these classes perfectly supplement my barre3 (and b3 Strength Training) practice, as well as my super-active lifestyle. With these new classes, barre3 online feels like a one-stop shop where I can get all my exercise needs met. But mostly I love that these classes are so accessible in that they stay true to the barre3 philosophy of modifications—I know that I’ll be supported no matter how my body is feeling that day.
Thank you, Christa joy!
Ready to try b3 Flow and b3 Stretch for yourself? Get access to these new classes, our Signature workout, and so much more when you start your 15-day free trial today.
Have you tried our new b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes yet? Subscribers get early access before anyone else—all you have to do is download the barre3 app to get started. Available on iOS, FireTV and Roku. Be sure to check back next week for more exciting ways to add b3 Flow and b3 Stretch to your practice.
We chatted with Christa joy, Producer + Manager of Online Instructor Development, to get the scoop on the new classes. Read on to learn why we added them to your barre3 online experience, what you can expect from each class, and when to add them to your barre3 practice.
B3 MAGAZINE: Let’s start from the beginning: Why did we decide to add b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes to the barre3 online experience?
CHRISTA JOY: We wanted to give our community even more opportunities to move with us beyond their regular practice. Our barre3 Signature class combines strength conditioning, cardio, and mindfulness, and we recently launched b3 Strength Training as a way to dive deeper into the strength and conditioning aspect. The new b3 Stretch and b3 Flow classes will dive deeper into the mindfulness aspect, with a focus on stretching and breathwork.
B3 MAGAZINE: Let’s start with b3 Stretch. Can you give us the rundown on what to expect from this class, and how it can benefit us?
CHRISTA JOY: These classes can serve as your go-to for when you need a little extra stretching after a barre3 online workout or other activity. Expect lots of shoulder and hip opening, with longer holds and guidance to help you find a deeper release in each stretch. There will also be a focus on breath to help you get deeper into the stretches.
B3 MAGAZINE: How should we fit b3 Stretch into our regular barre3 practice? When should we do it, and how often?
CHRISTA JOY: We designed the b3 Stretch class in a bite-size format—about 15 minutes each—to make it easier for you to add it to your regular practice. I’d recommend carving out time once a week to press play on one. Once we release a few more videos and you find your favorites, I would recommend working up to two to three times per week—basically any time you feel like you need to spend a little extra time opening and releasing.
B3 MAGAZINE: Ok, let’s talk b3 Flow. What should we expect from this class, and how can it benefit us?
CHRISTA JOY: Expect 30 minutes of mindful, breath-focused, feel-good, challenging movement. You’ll get a big focus on spine, hip, and shoulder mobility, as well as core activation and balance challenges. Each Lead Instructor has a unique teaching style, and I encourage you to try each one out!
B3 MAGAZINE: How should we fit b3 Flow into our regular barre3 practice? When should we do it, and how often?
CHRISTA JOY: I think this is a great practice to begin to weave in once a week. It’s fantastic for active recovery the day after a really challenging workout. With the focus on breath and alignment, you’ll find that these flows really help you dive deeper into body wisdom in a way that will carry over into your barre3 and b3 Strength Training practice.
B3 MAGAZINE: What are some of your favorite moves from b3 Stretch and b3 Flow?
CHRISTA JOY: Absolutely all the hip opening! I never realized how much tension I held in my hips, and these Stretch + Flow classes have brought so much release. Also, I really connect with the slow, breath-focused Warrior 2 Flow in b3 Flow.
B3 MAGAZINE: This one is going to be personal for everyone doing these classes, but what do you love about b3 Stretch and b3 Flow?
CHRISTA JOY: I love that these classes perfectly supplement my barre3 (and b3 Strength Training) practice, as well as my super-active lifestyle. With these new classes, barre3 online feels like a one-stop shop where I can get all my exercise needs met. But mostly I love that these classes are so accessible in that they stay true to the barre3 philosophy of modifications—I know that I’ll be supported no matter how my body is feeling that day.
Thank you, Christa joy!
Ready to try b3 Flow and b3 Stretch for yourself? Get access to these new classes, our Signature workout, and so much more when you start your 15-day free trial today.
