barre

  • Finding the Right Workout

    Hi Friends! I have to admit that I am one to follow trends when it comes to working out.  However, time and time again, I get disappointed and I relearn the lesson that I have to listen to MY body and its needs. Fitness is an ongoing and ever changing relationship.  When I find myself bored with a workout, I need to change it up.  I crave endorphins, so I know that as long as my body allows it, I will be working out in some form.  I am someone who would still workout, even if I could be super lean and thin without doing a thing (which unfortunately I…

  • Tried it Tuesday: Online Barre, Public Library Online and Chia Seeds

    Good morning! Today I am linking up with Lake Shore Runner for Tried It Tuesday.  As I am about the most indecisive person in the world, instead of choosing one thing to talk about I picked three (completely different things!).  The top three new things I tried this week: 1. Online Barre I really wanted to take a barre class as I had such a great experience last week.  However, the studio that I went to does not offer barre classes on Mondays, so I decided to look up online barre classes.  Sure enough I came across a bunch of different online videos.  I followed one that I found on…

  • Getting My Groove Back: First Barre Class

    Good morning!! After yesterdays post, I realized that I needed to stop whining, put on my big girl panties and just do it!  I find that reading other blogs really motivates me to get out and run/exercise even when I do not feel like it and I thank you for your lovely comments they really helped energize me! This morning, I stepped out of my comfort zone and took a barre class.  I have always been intrigued by barre classes, but have been either too intimidated or cheap (or both) to actually take one.  This morning was the perfect time to test it out, as I am still not ecstatic…