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There's an app for that! If anything is worth a download right now, it's one of these 15 apps that seek to improve your mental health.

One of the common misconceptions we hear about The Bar Method is that it's strictly a flexibility and strengthening workout. But nothing could be further from the truth; the interval-based format of class is designed to spike your heart frequently while your muscles are challenged at the same time. Photo Credit: The Bar Method Denver-Cherry Creek

We are all about self-care Saturdays and Sundays, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve to be a priority Monday thru Friday, too! Here are 7 simple ways to practice self-care throughout the work week.

F R I D A Y 11/6 WE REOPEN link in profile to sign up for in person classes! We can’t wait to welcome you back for safely distanced, masked classes with all your favorite instructors. Please bring a large towel and weights. We will provide everything else, including the community you’ve missed. See you soon!

If you're wondering whether or not you will burn calories during a Bar Method class, the answer is yes! Our barre exercises are designed to effectively target your most calorie-hungry muscle groups, and the class format focuses on building muscle endurance which burns calories during class and beyond. Photo Credit: @barmethod_van via Instagram

T H I S F R I D A Y We reunite. Join us for in-person classes for the first time in 7 months! We have significantly reduced capacity to allow for 9’+ of social distancing and masks will be required at all times to keep everyone safe. The studio will be cleaned thoroughly/surfaces wiped down after each class. Additionally, MERV-13 filters have been installed for maximum filtration. All you need to do is bring a large towel and some weights. We will provide everything else, including the signature barre workout you love and a side of mental health support. Link in profile to sign up and join us. We absolutely cannot wait to see your faces once again!

In today's blog post, one of our members shares how The Bar Method became the one constant on her road to recovery after multiple surgeries and setbacks.

Unique. Fearless. Unstoppable. Strong. These words describe each person in our Bar Method community! What is the one word on this wall that jumps out to you? Photo Credit: Bar Method Southlake

You already know your Bar Method instructor is incredible, but did you know these three things about them?

Resiliency is more important than ever right now, but it isn't a trait that's developed overnight. So how do you become a more resilient person? Here are six steps to build a bounce-back attitude.

Rather than working out alongside you as they teach, The Bar Method instructors demonstrate each movement and then step back to make sure your form is on point. This careful observation allows your instructor to verbally adjust your form so you can safely get the results you're working toward. Photo Credit: Bar Method Winter Park

Bar Method has been a gift that I never saw coming. It has strengthened every part of my body." Today's blog post features a Bar Method momma who delivers a valuable lesson in learning to appreciate your body.

The pandemic has caused all of us to spend more time at home; whether it's from more couch time or from working at your make-shift desk, your new habits can cause serious strain on your body. In fact, medical professionals have reported that more patients have been complaining about back and neck pain. Click to read seven likely culprits that are contributing to your muscle aches and how to fix them.

We've got our eye on the thighs! We love the thigh exercises that tend to bring out the "shake" during barre class, because we know it means muscles are being challenged. Challenge = Transformation!

Suddenly my Bar Method workout became much more than exercise and pleasure. It was now a way for me to prepare myself for surgery and to connect with my strength and determination. I turned each session into a personal commitment to rid myself of cancer." Click to read Jody's remarkable story about how her Bar Method studio helped her fight cancer not only once, but three times.

Bar Method members know how important a routine is which is why we appreciate this post from Create and Cultivate that offers tips and gentle reminders to find a routine that's both challenging and realistic during this unprecedented time.