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THE IDEAL # OF B3 WORKOUTS TO DO EACH WEEK—AND MORE ANSWERS TO YOUR B3 QUESTIONS
We’re constantly getting fantastic questions from the B3 community—and since we know that when one person asks a question there are oodles of others wondering the same thing, we started the series: Your B3 Questions, Answered.
Each time in this series, we answer five questions from you, our B3 community. Throughout the series, we cover everything from the B3 workout to our nutrition philosophy to how B3 helps you build a mind-body connection. If you have questions of your own, post them in the comments below.
Q: Do I need to do cardio in addition to B3?
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 B3 Burpees, we get your heart rate up while we strengthen your muscles, balance your body, and center your mind.
If you want to supplement B3 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 “B3 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: For fast results, we recommend doing 60 minutes of B3 three to four times a week. That’s the B3 “sweet spot”—after just a few weeks at this pace you’ll likely start to notice stronger muscles, boosted energy, and a more balanced body. Many clients also notice that adopting a regular B3 practice gets them moving more throughout the day and making better choices when it comes to nourishing their bodies—two major side benefits.
How you put together those 60 minutes a day is entirely up to you. You could do one 60-minute workout, two 30-minuters, or even 3 10-minute workouts plus one 30-minuter. Perhaps you love to kick off your week with a studio workout on Mondays, but you prefer online workouts the rest of the week. The beauty of B3 Online is that you can customize it to fit your lifestyle.
If you find that you want to do B3 more than three times a week, go for it. If you do our workout every day, you may want to ditch the weights for one or two of the sessions—your neck and shoulders will thank you.
Q: I great about attending studio classes, but I’m having a tough time being consistent with my B3 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, B3 Online doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Invite friends to work out with you, jump onto the community board with any B3 questions or topics you want to discuss, and connect with us on Instagram. Just use the hashtags #barre3 and #B3Anywhere when you post pics and you’ll be amazed at how much encouragement you’ll get from the B3 community.
Q: I’m just starting B3 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: Adapt, adapt, adapt. We specifically designed our adaptive teaching method to accommodate—and to challenge—every level of fitness. That’s why B3 works for everyone from people who are working out for the first time to elite athletes who work out daily.
How do you adapt? You’ll notice that throughout class, your instructor will offer options for various moves and postures. These options, or adaptations, can be anything from ditching your handheld weights to taking Plank at the barre instead of on the floor. Sometimes, adapting 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 adaptation that makes it even more turbo. It something causes negative pain, take the adaptation that alleviates the pain.
Adapting 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 plan your next heart-pumping, mind centering workout? Book a class today in studio or online.
We’re constantly getting fantastic questions from the B3 community—and since we know that when one person asks a question there are oodles of others wondering the same thing, we started the series: Your B3 Questions, Answered.
Each time in this series, we answer five questions from you, our B3 community. Throughout the series, we cover everything from the B3 workout to our nutrition philosophy to how B3 helps you build a mind-body connection. If you have questions of your own, post them in the comments below.
Q: Do I need to do cardio in addition to B3?
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 B3 Burpees, we get your heart rate up while we strengthen your muscles, balance your body, and center your mind.
If you want to supplement B3 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 “B3 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: For fast results, we recommend doing 60 minutes of B3 three to four times a week. That’s the B3 “sweet spot”—after just a few weeks at this pace you’ll likely start to notice stronger muscles, boosted energy, and a more balanced body. Many clients also notice that adopting a regular B3 practice gets them moving more throughout the day and making better choices when it comes to nourishing their bodies—two major side benefits.
How you put together those 60 minutes a day is entirely up to you. You could do one 60-minute workout, two 30-minuters, or even 3 10-minute workouts plus one 30-minuter. Perhaps you love to kick off your week with a studio workout on Mondays, but you prefer online workouts the rest of the week. The beauty of B3 Online is that you can customize it to fit your lifestyle.
If you find that you want to do B3 more than three times a week, go for it. If you do our workout every day, you may want to ditch the weights for one or two of the sessions—your neck and shoulders will thank you.
Q: I great about attending studio classes, but I’m having a tough time being consistent with my B3 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, B3 Online doesn’t have to be a solo activity. Invite friends to work out with you, jump onto the community board with any B3 questions or topics you want to discuss, and connect with us on Instagram. Just use the hashtags #barre3 and #B3Anywhere when you post pics and you’ll be amazed at how much encouragement you’ll get from the B3 community.
Q: I’m just starting B3 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: Adapt, adapt, adapt. We specifically designed our adaptive teaching method to accommodate—and to challenge—every level of fitness. That’s why B3 works for everyone from people who are working out for the first time to elite athletes who work out daily.
How do you adapt? You’ll notice that throughout class, your instructor will offer options for various moves and postures. These options, or adaptations, can be anything from ditching your handheld weights to taking Plank at the barre instead of on the floor. Sometimes, adapting 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 adaptation that makes it even more turbo. It something causes negative pain, take the adaptation that alleviates the pain.
Adapting 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 plan your next heart-pumping, mind centering workout? Book a class today in studio or online.
