https://alpharettabarreclub.com/ Barre, Essentrics, Pilates - Zoom and Live Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:53:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://alpharettabarreclub.com/classical-pilates-there-is-magic-in-the-sequence/#comment-55 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:53:53 +0000 https://alpharettabarreclub.com/?p=1882#comment-55 […] prefer to teach a Classical Pilates sequence. To me, there is magic in the sequence. The sequence is so great for realigning your hips, strengthening your back and working your […]

]]> https://alpharettabarreclub.com/strength-with-flexibility-huh/#comment-54 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:26:15 +0000 https://alpharettabarreclub.com/?p=1847#comment-54 […] In my Barre classes I always do the same sequence of exercises – front of the thigh, back of the thigh, side of the thigh, front of the thigh, and hamstrings.  It usually takes about 25-30 minutes.  By the end your legs might be a little shaky, in the beginning you might feel it the next day.  But what makes Barre special, is that you will (or should) always feel the workout.  Sometimes when you do a lot of squats and lunges your body will get used to the movement, you will have to do a lot or add weight to feel your legs.  With barre, you use your inner connected smaller muscles in tandem with the larger muscles.  Your legs build together causing more stability and strength.  Pound for pound,  dancers have much more strength than even body builders.  And I think it is due to working your smaller muscles and working with Strength and Flexibility. […]

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