Fit Yourself Barre-With A French Touch
These are some basic ballet terms. There are so many more. This is just an overview. It can feel overwhelming at first glance to learn all the terms and techniques, especially because the vocabulary is in French but it’s with practice that one gets familiar with them. Ballet appeared in the late 15th century, not …
What is “metabolism”? Our metabolism is the pace at which our body burns calories for energy. Our metabolic rate is the number of calories we burn. It is all the chemical reactions that keep our body functioning. Those chemical processes are necessary to maintain life. We have no control over the genetic aspects of our …
We all felt sore after a workout. It occurs after we start working out again; when we train more intensively than usual or change our exercise routine. That is why it hits both the newbies and the high-level athletes. The common belief that to feel sore means you are fit is wrong. It just signifies …
Are you looking for a physical activity that will both engage your superficial and deep muscles?? Or maybe you love to dance, and you want to learn a few ballet moves while still exercising? Then try ballet barre, you will fall in love with it. Whether you prefer a low-impact workout or a ‘high intensity’ …
Do you skip stretching because you think you don’t burn enough calories? Well, you are not alone. Many believe that stretching isn’t exercising at all. There is so much more about extending your body than burning calories. The truth is that great things happen to your body when you stretch. So, stop missing out on …
When it comes to working out, self-motivation is key. But how do you stay self-motivated to work out when you’re feeling tired or just don’t feel like it? While we all are very excited when we start a new activity such as taking piano lessons or working out, there are days when our motivation drops …
Hello friends, Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in barre fitness! Just a few words to introduce myself: I’m Anne-Caroline and I grew up in Northern France and I now live in a town near Paris. When I was a child, and like many little girls around the world, I desired …