The Bar Method

Hi It’s Amanda here. I’m so thankful for each and every one of you. I hope you all have a nice Thanksgiving! Cheers

Your physical and mental health should always be a top priority. We are committed to giving you this outlet, whether virtually or in person, to make taking care of yourself essential. Our studio, along with other leading fitness brands across the country are joining together to raise awareness that fitness is essential to fighting the pandemic and to overall health and wellness. We are calling on Americans to join us in fighting COVID-19, diabetes, depression, obesity, hypertension, heart disease and more with exercise. And we’re committing to help Americans stay safe with our 5-point fitness pledge. Keep swiping to see what this 5-point fitness pledge means for you! #FightItWithFitness

CHECK THE SCHEDULE // If you haven’t noticed yet, we added the 8am LIVE STREAM Bar Express back on so you can workout before enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday! #tuckingforstuffing #thighbeforepie #thanksgivingdayworkouts

SUPPORT // Are you looking for more support during your at home workout? Shop our 15% off prop sale now through Sunday 11/29! Visit bit.ly/BMretail30 to purchase. Use promo code HOMEWORKOUT to get your discount. Plus, if you find some retail on there you’d like (including socks!) you can get 30% off with promo code TGIVING30 All of us small, local businesses thank you for your support! Items can be picked up at the DTSF studio during our normal business hours (please note the studio is closed Thanksgiving week) or shipped, you can make your selection at checkout.

CHAIR // Who else is in awe over Claire's sharp chair form?! We all have a love/hate relationship with this exercise, but we can agree it leaves you feeling like you can conquer anything once you've made it through . This is a fun exercise you'll see in the studio only. To help you get the most out of it, here are some key tips: Always take an overhand grip Keep your back straight and vertical Relax your low back (no arching or rounding) and your booty Align your ankles... under your knees Aim to keep your hips at knee height or within a one inch range. This exercise creates intensity quickly. It helps to elongate your lower quad muscles while also strengthening your shoulders and back. Sit back and enjoy! #techniquetip #techniquetipthursday #fallfitness #fitforfall #sweaterweather #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #bayareafitness #sffitness #sffidi #embarcaderocenter

15% off props all week long with promo code HOMEWORKOUT 30% off retail all week long with promo code TGIVING30 We turned Black Friday and Small Business Saturday into a week long event! Support your favorite small local business with 30% off retail and 15% off props. Hurry, this sale goes until Sunday 11/29 but is only while supplies list! Shop everything at bit.ly/BMretail30 Items can be picked up at the DTSF studio during our normal business hours (please note the ...studio is closed Thanksgiving week) or shipped, you can make your selection at checkout. #shopsmall #blackfriday2020 #smallbusinesssaturday #sanfranciscofitness #bayareafitness #homeworkouts #fitnessathome #athleisure #fitnessdiscount

30% off retail all week long with promo code TGIVING30 15% off props all week long with promo code HOMEWORKOUT ******* Hi barre friends! Did you see your email this morning? We are turning Black Friday and Small Business Saturday into a week long event! Support your favorite small local business with 30% off retail and 15% off props. Hurry, this sale goes until Sunday 11/29 but is only while supplies list! Shop everything at bit.ly/BMretail30 ... Items can be picked up at the DTSF studio during our normal business hours (please note the studio is closed Thanksgiving week) or shipped, you can make your selection at checkout. #shopsmall #blackfriday2020 #smallbusinesssaturday #sanfranciscofitness #bayareafitness #homeworkouts #fitnessathome #athleisure #fitnessdiscount

Have you signed up for an in-studio class yet? We can't wait to see you in person as we rebuild our schedule! Make sure to reserve your spot in advance and if things change adjust your schedule at least 12 hours prior. See you at the barre! . . . #bayareafitness #sffitness #reopening #barre #barreworkout #fitnessmotivation #lowimpactmovement #lowimpactworkout #boutiquefitness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness

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

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.

Who else is ready to barre to bar in your living room tonight?!

ZINGER // We know it’s been a hot minute since you’ve done this exercise so we thought it would be nice to give you a few technique tips as a refresher: Always take an underhanded grip on the barre to help protect your wrists Angle your elbows down to the floor to keep proper alignment with your shoulders Keep your front knee bent or softly bent the whole time To lessen the intensity, work higher with your torso and closer to the barre and for more challenge work lower ...and farther away. This quick exercise is meant to give you a quick and intense *zing* to all of your muscles, specifically targeting your biceps, lats, upper back, and glutes We can’t wait to teach this exercise to you again in the studio, starting with next week!

We’ve always held high standards to keep you guys healthy and safe at our studio, and we realize the heightened importance now more than ever. That’s why we’d like to share what we’re doing to help keep your health and well-being a top priority: All staff and clients will be required to wear a mask, even while working out. New checkin procedures to include temperature checks and questions confirming you are COVID19 free and have not been exposed in the last 14 days. Socia...l distancing will be enforced throughout the studio; floor markers are setup to help your guidance throughout the hallways and restroom; personal workout spaces will be clearly marked and set up in advance to keep you 6 ft apart; follow the exit signs to prevent congestion. We will refrain from our signature hands on adjustments and rely on verbal instructions to keep you in strong form. All props, mats, and straps will be sanitized after each class. All high-touch surface areas and common areas will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day. We’ve enhanced the air quality by using MERV13 filters in our HVAC as well as placed premium air purifiers with HEPA filtration systems throughout the studio. Our locker room and beauty bar will not be available at this time. Please come dressed to work out. All personal workout stations will have a plastic bin for you to store your personal belongings. This takes teamwork to keep us open so let’s all do our part! Please be mindful of our policies, social distancing and if you feel unwell, please stay home and join us when you are better.

Who else misses this exercise?! Join us back in the studio starting November 2nd and you can get all the chair your heart desires! Sound on to hear how much our instructors loved it during our reopening run through! Here’s some additional highlights about our reopening: Read our recent email here http://mailchi.mp/barmethod/reopening or take a look at some key highlights:... Staff and clients are required to wear a mask, even while working out. Bring a towel from home to place over your mats. This will be required for all classes and we will not have towel service at this time. You may purchase an antimicrobial Bar Method towel with the desk if you forgot yours. Sign-up in advance and arrive 5-15 minutes early. We will be taking everyone’s temperature upon arrival and have a few short affirmation questions you will answer each time. In order to properly check you, late admittance will not be allowed and the studio doors will be locked at the start of class. Sanitize upon entering the studio. Personal workout spaces that are socially distant compliant have been set up. You will stay in your spot for the entirety of class. If you need something extra, simply ask your instructor. Respect social distancing and stay 6 feet apart at all times. Come dressed ready to workout! Our locker rooms will be closed (though you will have access to the restrooms). Each workout station has been set up with a plastic bin for you to store your belongings.

Did you hear the news?! We are reopening our studio on Monday, November 2nd! Things will be a bit different but one thing's for sure - you can still expect a kick*ss workout! Read our recent email here http://mailchi.mp/barmethod/reopening or take a look at some key highlights: -Capacity will be limited to 25%, so make sure to sign up now to reserve your spot! -Staff and clients are required to wear a mask, even while working out. -Bring a towel from home to place over your m...ats. This will be required for all classes and we will not have towel service at this time. You may purchase an antimicrobial Bar Method towel with the desk if you forget yours. -Sign-up in advance and arrive 5-15 minutes early. We will be taking everyone's temperature upon arrival and have a few short affirmation questions you will answer each time. In order to properly check you in, late admittance will not be allowed and the studio doors will be locked at the start of class. -Sanitize upon entering the studio. -Personal workout spaces that are socially distant compliant have been set up. You will stay in your spot for the entirety of class. If you need something extra, simply ask your instructor. -Respect social distancing and stay 6 feet apart at all times. -Come dressed ready to workout! Our locker rooms will be closed (though you will have access to the restrooms). Each workout station has been set up with a plastic bin for you to store your belongings. We can't wait to see you in REAL LIFE!! From a distance of course Head over to our app or MindBody to sign up as space is extremely limited. See you all so soon!

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HALLOWEEN THROWBACK // Hi barre friends Are you as over 2020 as us? Then join us Halloween week for some throwback fun! Throw it back in your costume to last year, your favorite decade, or any other fun time you’d like to reminisce over. Don’t have the perfect throwback costume? Then don your favorite wig and WIG OUT with us instead! Monday 10/26 through Saturday 10/31, one lucky dressed up person per day will win a pair of grippy socks! Let’s have some fun! #halloween2020 #throwbacks #throw2020back #costumefun #wigwoutwhileworkingout

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