If you've trained with us in person or online, subscribed to Barre Now or follow us on social media, you may be wondering how it all came to be. How do we deliver all the barre content online and the in-person trainings across the globe? Well, we're taking you behind the scenes of Barre Intensity. Read on to learn a few fun facts and more about us.
You've completed a Barre Intensity training over the weekend in person or online, but are you certified? Over the last year we've been asked quite often, will I be certified after this training? We're here to explain the difference between trained and certified and why we believe in the two.
Stay on top of your barre teaching game by understanding the five categories of cueing. These are categories we review during a Barre Intensity instructor training and require our barre certified instructors to incorporate. As trained barre instructors, we’re responsible for leading safe, effective and fun classes and the words we say will help us get there.
If you're a group fitness instructor, dancer or barre enthusiast, you might have thought a time or two “I wonder if I can become a barre instructor”? If the thought has crossed your mind more than once, the answer is probably yes, you can do it. If you're looking for a bit more assurance than just taking our word for it, read our 10 signs you have what it takes.
As the saying goes, "the best workout is the one you do". At-home barre workouts can be effective and efficient if you've got the right tips and tools to help set you up for success. We're sharing a few of our tips and must-haves to make sure your at-home barre workout is just as fun as the one in the studio!
A good barre instructor is more than just the exercises they teach. Throughout our Barre Intensity instructor certification, we stress, it's not what you teach but *how* you teach it. Creative choreography is coveted amongst barre instructors, but creativity means little when it is not taught with purpose. Read on to hear about our three ways to effectively teach barre exercises.
The fitness industry in 2020 has clearly been redefined by the Covid-19 virus both virtually and physically. While these new norms affect everyone around the world, they may not affect everyone equally. What's your experience been like? What did you learn personally? What do you miss about the old norm? Our team has come together to share with you their thoughts on the time behind us and their hopes on the times ahead.
Do you love teaching to the music (as in choreographed down to the 8 counts)? Do you find yourself needing just one or two more series to complete your class choreography? If you answered YES to either of those questions then you’re going to love our new “tracks” section on Barre Now.
Just like starting any new exercise regimen, it’s normal to feel nervous or intimated over your first barre class. Whether you’re someone who’s used to the intensity of cardio, or somebody who doesn’t do much working out at all, barre can indeed seem like a mystery. However, rest assured that all the slow pulses and steady shakes are worth it—as long as you give yourself the chance to enjoy and get the hang of it. That being said, here’s what to expect from your first barre class.
