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Another common question we receive is how barre can supplement other workouts, like running. Although The Bar Method is a total body workout on its own, we have many runners who get hooked on barre while searching for a cross-training workout; it's been proven to boost performance in many other kinds of exercise, especially running! Photo Credit: The Bar Method Salt Lake City

Our studio owners are brave, brilliant businesspeople who turned their barre passion into their barre business. In today's blog, a few of our owners share the moment they knew they had to pursue their passion.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Breast Cancer Awareness Month has us feeling grateful for the strong, fierce females who barre with us each and every day. These women never cease to inspire us. Tag a woman who inspires you and remember to do your breast self-exam! Photo Credit: Bar Method Plano

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, but did you know that there are other things you should focus on for breast health? Today, we're revisiting a blog post that features a board-certified OBGYN who offers five health tips that are important in keeping your breasts healthy and happy.

It's officially pumpkin season and we're going full force with one of fall's favorite food. We've even been given the green light from health experts thanks to pumpkin's numerous health benefits. Click here for the link: https://www.prevention.com//h/a29352597/pumpkin-nutrition/.

There's a reason why runners, athletes, and physical therapy patients come to The Bar Method: because our method is developed in collaboration with a physical therapy team, it's the closest you can get to physical therapy within a fitness workout. Our classes incorporate every possible rehab benefit into our technique, so it's an ideal workout for those recovering from a bodily injury. Photo Credit: Bar Method Denver Northfield

Your Zodiac sign says a lot about you, but can it actually predict which Bar Method move was made just for you? Find out in today's blog post!

Who else has been waiting to get their pumpkin fix since August? Here are 35 actually healthy ways to indulge in fall's favorite flavor without hitting the Starbucks drive-thru: https://www.prevention.com//g28677087/pumpkin-spice-foods/.

Barre exercises build the muscles surrounding the joints providing a layer of support and protection around them. For this reason and more, The Bar Method is the workout of choice for those who want a total body workout that builds muscle and definition without placing unecessary strain on joints. Photo Credit: Bar Method Lake Oswego