Barre workouts are fast becoming a fitness
trend. It’s one of the best ways to achieve a ballerina figure as it works the
small supportive muscles throughout your body using an exercise style called ‘isometrics.’
Derived from and incorporating movements from ballet, barre workouts use classical dance movements and positions combined
with yoga and Pilates, as well as the use of other gym equipment to tone and
strengthen your muscles with small, pulsing movements. Benefits of this form of
exercise include
improved strength, posture, flexibility, balance, stability, and muscle
definition. It has also been claimed to help in weight loss and in reducing
stress levels.
Barre classes at the NRG Lab typically focus
on small, pulsing movements with an emphasis on form, alignment and core
engagement, which is similar to what can be expected from ballet training. Participants
are asked to hold their bodies still while contracting specific targeted sets
of muscles in isometric exercises, which are strength training movements in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction.
Isometrics exercises are done in static positions, rather than being dynamic
through a range of motion, with many
repetitions, short movements, and utilizing only light weights when applicable.
Barre exercises are considered to be lower
impact compared to regular workout routines, and they typically don’t build as
much functional strength as conventional strength
training does. These exercises are not as effective as cardio training as
traditional aerobics classes in building cardio-vascular fitness, as they only
raise heart rate to about 40-50 percent of maximum. However, it a good choice
for those who want to tone their muscles and can be done in conjunction with
other workouts. It is also easier and lighter on the body than other more
extreme workout programs available in your local fitness center. Interested? Sign
up for a barre class at the NRG Lab and
begin your journey to better health.
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