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Finding time to Exercises
Learn why our barre3 philosophy of “10 minutes at a time” can still help you reach your goals
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Do women need strength training exercises?
Osteoporosis (loss of bone mass) happens as we age and is generally more of a problem for women. Building muscle helps strengthen bones too. Few women will get too bulky from strength training, but...
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How can I avoid pain in my shoulders when I lift weights?
Lifting weights can hurt your shoulders if the weights are too heavy or your hands are positioned too high. I teach with light hand weights, sometimes no weights at all, just resistance and lots of...
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How can I strengthen weak foot arches?
The feet are the foundation of any standing movement. Simply allowing your toes to move freely by wearing toe shoes, toe socks, or going barefoot, will help strengthen the many muscles and tendons ...
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How can I exercise with a shoulder injury?
With any injury, it is important to get back to strengthening that area of the body as soon as it is safe. I always remind my clients at the studio to “work to your weaker side” in clas...
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Should I know the names of poses before taking a yoga class?
Knowing the names of the yoga postures before beginning a practice is not important. A good instructor will call out the name of the posture and help guide you through the set up and platforms at a...
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Can yoga help me lose weight?
Yes. Yoga can definitely help to aid in weight loss. There are many varieties of yoga available to us, and while some are more vigorous than others, the universal principals found in almost all for...
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What should I do if I can't do all of the poses in yoga class?
Even in the most calming and gentle yoga class, we can feel frustrated by not being able to “do” all of the postures the way we would like. But yoga, and many of the classes that are in...
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How can I exercise safely during pregnancy?
There are so many great exercise options that you can do at home while you are pregnant. Leg and glute strengthening exercises will keep you strong for better balance and a healthier back. Arm exer...
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What can I do if sitting all day at work makes my neck hurt?
Finding the neutral S-curve of your spine is tough when sitting. In a chair, most people hunch their back, sink their chests, let their belly sag forward, and tuck the pelvis like a puppy tucking h...
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What specific muscles are the abdominal muscles made up of?
The deepest abdominal muscle, and running across your belly, side to side is the transverse abdominis. The transverse abs work like a corset to help support the low back. Internal obliques run diag...
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How can I prevent back pain when I sit for a long time?
Good question! How you sit is very important. Root evenly through your sit bones with your feet on a flat surface. Keep your shoulders wide and down your back, and stack them over your hips. This i...
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How much time should I spend working out?
How frequently you should exercise to lose weight depends on what sort of exercise you are doing and for how long. Building a sustainable and realistic routine is the best approach to fulfilling yo...
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What are simple balancing exercises that I can practice from day to day?
Balance can change from day to day and even worsen without regular practice. At barre3 we use a ballet barre as support while we work to improve our balance. You do not need a ballet ba...
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What are some alternatives to walking for exercise?
One of the best things about walking as a form of exercise is that it is so easy and convenient for most people. It doesn’t require a gym or even any props and can be done almost anywhere. At...
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What are some exercises I can do in my den in the winter?
There are plenty of ways to get a great workout right at home. At barre3 we have developed workouts that combine low-impact strengthening exercises with heart-healthy dynamic movement. Many o...
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