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Common imbalances in the body can dehydrate fascia (the connective tissue that gives shape to your muscles), causing it to be bound and tight. Foam rolling hydrates the fascia, helping to reduce pain. Dehydrated fascia not only causes pain but also limits mobility. When you foam roll, your body pulls hydration from the bloodstream and sends it to your fascia. This allows your body to move with more ease and greater functionality. -Lisa Schale-Drake Gather up your foam roller and a lacrosse or tennis ball and join us this Sunday at 11 AM for a free virtual foam rolling workshop with @vertex_chiropractic! Sign up now through MBO!

As part of The January Challenge we’re featuring some of our rockstar instructors and members. Meet our first instructor spotlight Madalyn! Hometown:I grew up in Modesto, CA in a family of five. I have an older sister and a twin. Most of my family lives in California because both sides immigrated from Italy and wanted to live where there was great agriculture. I now live in San Mateo with my husband Clint and our cat Zoey. Hobbies:Besides fitness (teaching barre3 and ...kickboxing), I recently switched from playing my silver flute to a wooden Irish flute. I also love horseback riding, watercolor painting, and reading and geeking over nutrition and health. Favorite barre3 move/posture:Anything I can do in Cardio Burst, but I do love our newest cardio move lunge taps. Fun fact:I co-created my nutrition and health coaching practice, WiseBite Wellness, with a coworker who is now my best friend. Our dream began one sunny workday when we took a walk break along the Embarcadero. Looking back, it makes me smile how something you really want in life can come about in the most serendipitous way. What keeps you motivated?:The gratification knowing I did my best; for my health, to enjoy the day, and to be there for others. Losing both of my parents taught me that life is too short to not cherish the time we have with the people we love and experience the good in each day. Goal for 2021:To manage my stress in healthy ways, and to show extra kindness to myself and others. See more

We surveyed our team to find out what songs bring them joy during the holiday season and made a playlist to share with you! Swipe through to see who loves what and click the link in our bio to listen to the playlist. #barre3 #barre3sanmateo

Have you tried our new 30-minute livestream classes? Perfect for busy days, these mini classes pack a punch with non-stop movement. Check our schedule on MBO and try own for yourself!

Don’t let this be you! Join us livestream or outdoors so we can see your beautiful faces! #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #elf

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of the January Challenge, join us on @barre3 for off-the-mat experiences that will help you deepen your practice and connect with the entire barre3 community. Tune in for LIVE posture deep-dives with barre3 online instructors, breath work sessions, and recipe demos. Swipe through to see who’s going LIVE during this year’s challenge and stay tuned for more announcements and guests! @chefpalek... @andrewashmusic @themoodypersian @iamnicolefiscella @bright_eye_twinkle_toe @maryamajayi @francesloch @ashley_neese @dustisom @haileylott_ @simplyrealhealth See more

You’re invited! Join us Sunday 1/17 at 11 AM for a virtual foam rolling workshop led by Andrew with Vertex Chiropractic. Get ready to stretch as a community and have all your foam rolling questions answered. Sign up through MBO to save your spot now! Props needed: foam roller, lacrosse or tennis ball

The January Challenge is here and this coming year we’re celebrating all that your mind and body can do! Join the Challenge and commit to taking 12 classes (either online or outdoors) with us during the month of January. Not only will you end the month feeling stronger but you’ll be entered to win some pretty amazing raffle prizes too! Already a studio member? That means you’re signed up! Check your email today for all the details. Not a member? Click the link in our bio to join us! You’ll get 2 months of classes for $165!

Happiest of birthdays to our sweet instructor Grace! Can’t wait until we can celebrate in person again!

Join us tonight for the first class in our Second Harvest Fundraiser series! Classes are $10 (donation is optional to barre3 monthly members) and will be held at the Lakeshore Park basketball court (6:15 PM). Sign up now by clicking the link in our bio! Want to make a donation but can’t come to class? Send us a message and we’ll get you set up! #barre3 #givegenerously #secondharvestfoodbank @2ndharvest

Have you booked your classes for the week? Sign up now through the link in our bio!

Soup season is here! Head to blog.barre3.com/recipes/ to find our favorite cool weather soups like the curry butternut squash soup pictured above.

Is barre3 cardio? Yes! You’ll notice your heart pumping throughout class with traditional cardio options like burpees and step taps but you’re also getting your heart rate up during slower holds and postures. Our VP of Research and Development, Lisa Schale-Drake writes, Your heart is working hard for you far beyond combo work. Powerful holds can get the heart rate up because you are asking your muscles to stabilize, which requires the heart to work hard. Think about Plank. Even though there is little to no movement, the muscles are firing like crazy to hold your body in that posture. Next time you come out of it, notice your heart rate. I’d bet it will be elevated. Want to get your heart pumping with us? Join The January Challenge and get 2 months of classes for $165. Click the link in our bio to join!

Sending the biggest congratulations to Kristina who celebrated her 100th barre3 class during shelter in place and her 150th class this week! Keeping a fitness routine has not been easy this year but you are crushing it! #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #barre3anywhere #barre3milestones #quarantineworkout

Hanukkah Sameach! Wishing those who celebrate a safe and joyous Hanukkah filled with love! May we all remember it only takes a little light to see us through the darkness. : @yourjewishlife

Today is the final day to get out and vote! Visit vote.org for info on how to register to vote, locate your polling place, and check what’s on your ballot. Remember, your voice matters! #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #vote2020

And sometimes peanut butter cups for lunch is how we find balance. : @gemmacorrell

At barre3 one of our core values is giving generously. What better time to demonstrate this than November when our thoughts turn to gratitude and helping others. This year we invite you to join our barre3 San Mateo community as we gather together to give to those in need. Join us as we partner with Second Harvest Silicon Valley for 4 donation based classes. Each class is $10 and all proceeds go directly to Second Harvest to help them with their mission to provide healthy m...eals to all in need. Classes will be held at the lighted basketball courts in Lakeshore Park at the following times... -Thursday 11/5 @ 6:15 PM -Thursday 11/12 @ 6:15 PM -Thursday 11/19 @ 6:15 PM -Tuesday 11/24 @ 6:15 PM Sign up now by clicking the link in our bio! Can’t make class but still want to donate? Visit our donation platform at impact.shfb.org/barre3sanmateo. #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #secondharvestfoodbank @2ndharvest See more

Introducing our NEW Video On Demand Library! This collection of your favorite 45 and 60-minute classes taught by our San Mateo team is available as a member perk. We’ll be adding all upcoming and past classes to this library and you can your favorites to find later. We’ll add more classes each week to keep things fresh and will soon sprinkle in some 30-minute classes for days you’re extra busy. Members: You should have received an email from Andi with instructions to access our Video On Demand site this weekend. If you haven’t please check your spam folder and reach out to us. Not a member? Send us a DM for details on how to get 1 free week of access.

Happy Halloween to our boo-tiful @barre3sanmateo community! Hope your day is more treats than tricks! : @gmf.designs

When we opened our doors 5 years ago we celebrated big. Over 75 people took a class with us that day and the studio was full of joy and laughter. This weekend we celebrated our 5 year anniversary and things looked very different. Our beautiful studio stood empty and our numbers were greatly limited to keep safe social distance. Yet as we moved together in the sunshine you could still feel the joy of opening day. Friends gathered to sweat together. Some who were in our very fi...rst class, some we’ve met through the years, and some who have found us since quarantine. Whether you’ve celebrated with us each year, are new to our studio, or are cheering us on from afar we are so grateful for you. It has been the greatest pleasure to serve this community for the last 5 years and we can’t wait to see what the next 5 bring. And if you’ve been watching us on social media but nervous to reach out and try a class, send us a message. There’s room for everyone in our barre3 San Mateo family. @barre3sanmateo #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #sanmateoparks @barre3 @smparksandrec See more

We did it! We’ve surpassed our goal of $750 for Second Harvest Food Bank and the donations keep coming in. Each winter we’ve held a canned food drive for Second Harvest but with the closure of our physical studio location we weren’t sure how well we’d be able to give back this season. We have been so delighted at the support we’ve received with this virtual drive and can’t thank you enough for your open hearts and generosity. *Our donation page is still up and active for those of you who may still want to donate. Just visit impact.shfb.org/barre3sanmateo.

Our wonderful instructor and team mentor Anna is headed on to new adventures and will be relocating to her hometown of Portland. While we’re so sad to see her go we’re also excited for this next chapter in her life and all of the opportunities it brings. While you'll still be able to see her guest teaching Zoom classes, we know it's not quite the same as having the real thing so we're holding one last in-person class with her this coming Saturday (10/31) at 9:30 AM in Central Park. Get ready to sweat and celebrate all of the amazingness that is Anna! Spaces are limited to promote proper social distancing so make sure you save your spot by signing up through the link in our bio. #barre3 #barre3sanmateo #itsnotgoodbyeitsseeyoulater

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our amazing instructor Yuliya! We love you Yuliya and hope you have a great celebration with your family!

It’s the last month of 2020 and we’re starting to feel the holiday cheer! What holiday songs make you want to dance?

Today is giving Tuesday and the last day to donate to our team fundraiser for Second Harvest food bank! We’re just over $100 short of our goal and every single dollar counts so click the link in our bio now to give what you can. Together we can help feed hungry families on the Peninsula and support this beautiful community. #barre3 #barre3sanmateo @barre3 #givingtuesday #secondharvest : @barre3eugene

Don't forget to breathe. : @barre3eastend

You have one more week to save 20% on 10-class packs! This sale only comes twice a year and class packages never expire so click the link in our bio to purchase now! Calling all B3 monthly members! We’ve extended our retail sale for members only. Now through 12/7 continue to save 40% off on retail purchases through our online shop. DM us or check your email for your promo code. Not sure what size you are? Schedule a time for private, in-person shopping. Just comment below or send us a message and we’ll get you set up.

Run out the clock with us! New class times (livestream and outdoors) are updated every week. Click the link in our bio to sign up.

We all know her, we all love her, and now we’re sending the biggest birthday wishes to our very own Sanja! We hope you have the best day!!!

Reach as high as you can, and then reach a little higher. There you will find magic and possibility.

And take lots of barre3 classes! : @harmonywillowstudio

Smile, breathe, and go slowly. -Thich Nhat Hanh ... #barre3 #barre3sanmateo See more