The Bar Method

BAR MOVE EXPRESS Thank you for joining us virtually at 815am @barmethodcarlsbadlive and on the lawn at 915am for Bar Move Express! Bar Move (60 min) + Bar Move Express (45 min) emphasize exercises that elevate your heart rate and sustain it, so the format is much more aerobic, cardio and energetic. The duration of each exercise is much shorter than other class formats, leading to a faster-paced class, where continuous movements are prioritized. Move classes are fun, upbeat ...and include include larger movements (as seen here with Active Sous Sous) that increase your cardiovascular health, lung capacity, stamina, improve your athletic performance and increase your metabolism. 'Active Movements' like this are reserved for Move classes only as a class format differentiator. Find Move on our schedule at carlsbad.barmethod.com and on or virtual channel @barmethodcarlsbadlive - mix up the formats you take for best results and mental freshness!! #challengeyourself #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad #barre #cardiovascularhealth See more

Apply this mantra to thigh work, to your work week, to your goals, and to anything else you're going through right now! Photo Credit: @marissavicario via Instagram

HAPPY 1 YEAR TEACHING ANNIVERSARY TO EMILY!!! Thank you Emily for always bringing such joy, fun and encouraging motivational mantras to your classes. You make us all feel welcome in your classroom whether at the studio, the lawn or virtually and leave our + sore for days in the best way! And thank you for all that you do outside the #barmethodcarlsbad classroom in your elementary school classroom We so appreciate you Congrats #barmethod #throwbackpic #wheredoyoubar #barre #pretzel #teacherappreciation

Damp grass this morning, no problem - blue skies and distanced on the walkway Happy Sunday everybody - make time for your health today! Go for a walk, head to @barmethodcarlsbadlive for a virtual class ... just get your body moving! See you next week #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad #positivemindset

We had an extra windy day today so we changed the direction of our chairs and extra spread out to adapt and LOOK at how our beautiful outdoor space rewarded us with #abs and final stretch facing this incredible view! We can choose to push back/avoid change in fear/frustration or we can embrace/move with it. What's that quote? Change is the only constant. It's true and it can lead to this! Thank you for continuing to change with us, show up for us, for you and triumph with the pivots #nofilter #embracechange #choosejoy #barre #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad

BACK-TO-BACK MOVE EXPRESS this morning! 815am IG Live @barmethodcarlsbadlive with Courtney teaching + Emily demonstrating and 915am on the #bressiranch lawn Thank you for all of the positive feedback about our refreshed weekend schedule - Saturdays will flip flop between Move Express & Advanced Express so you'll have a challenge option every week. Sundays are regular Express. Weekends will also flip flop an 815am virtual class on Saturday one week then Sunday the next. PLUS our Saturday & Sunday lawn classes start at 915 instead of 900 - lots of love for that today ... that extra 15 makes a difference with the morning rush and outside temp If you missed class this morning, it's available over @barmethodcarlsbadlive #moveyourbody #healthylifestyle #livebetter #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad #barre #carlsbad

HAPPY 2021 Our committed team + you and this amazing #barmethodcarlsbad community made it through last year! Here we are on day one of this new year choosing health & each other - charging ahead with renewed fortitude and hope! We all experienced so much in 2020 - one of the best things being that our #barmethod studio will keep showing up for you no matter the challenge and when you keep showing up too WE ALL WIN Let's keep that going. We make an awesome pair #togetherisbetter don't ya think There's a long road ahead for our and many small businesses - please keep supporting, please keep sharing our studio with your friends and keep on shaking! #happynewyear #community #joy #perseverance

HELLO Happy New Years Eve Eve! It's getting #sandiego chillier and rainier We will still have outdoor classes as long as you keep showing up , but our schedule may change from week to week as we navigate the weather. Thank you for keeping your membership active and pivoting with us The best way to stay up to date with our schedule is through our social media channels and our Mindbody schedule online carlsbad.barmethod.com Outdoor tips from our lawn regulars to keep you... warm Wear a hat. Start class in gloves. Double up your socks (extra cushion, extra warmth). Walk a loop or two around the #bressiranch lawn before class startsWear your 'face blanket' (aka ) throughout class. Take a hot shower or crank up the heat in your car before class. Drink something hot right before class to warm internally Any other tips? Please share below #staywarm #staycommitted #healthylifestyle #barre See more

We have some NEW MOVES In tonight's IG Live with Catherine & Amanda you'll see 2nd Position Twists - awesome for challenging your obliques, strengthening your hips & lower quads, stretching your back muscles plus increasing the mobility & flexibility of your torso! Head over to @barmethodcarlsbadlive to preview this move - or - better yet, put this class on your calendar to take this week! Thank you to Amanda for demonstrating this position (and everything in class) so beautifully! Questions about this new move? DM or email us at [email protected] #alwaysevolving #challengeyourself #barmethodcarlsbad #barmethod #strength #fullbodyworkout

SO TRUE! Thank you #barmethod for not only being so positive for our bodies, but SO POSITIVE FOR OUR MINDS (especially this year!!) Bar Method is that friend that always makes you feel better + brighter, that friend you're so grateful you didn't cancel your date with, that friend who always knows what you need even when you don't Like a mind/body therapist that you can call on anytime day or night with in person + virtual access - a constant among life's changes! We are here for you + we you!! See you on the lawn at 1215pm today for some #barmethodcarlsbad goodness #healthylifestyle #mindset #barre #bressiranch

Love all that your body does for you If you really think about it, it'll blow you away! Your body is so much more than a shape or size. Taking #barmethod classes is a true celebration and testament to your body's awesomeness #loveyourbody #takecareofyou #bethankful #barmethodcarlsbad

Screenshot of our 900am @barmethodcarlsbadlive IG LIVE class with Courtney + Tonya this morning We providing you with this additional format - a live, at home, interactive experience Between our in person lawn classes, recorded classes, and IG live classes we can all continue to shake every day no matter what 2020 throws at us! Each format is unique + beneficial - we encourage you to take them all for your fullest #barmethod experience! #chooseyou #healthylifestyle #takeinitiative #strength #flexibility #commitment

How we Black Friday - shopping for toned hamstrings, lifted seats, healthy posture, strong arms and a happy What a fun, fabulous turnout post Thanksgiving + if you're shaking with us virtually we can't wait to see you there too! If you're in the spirit to shop, we encourage you to #shoplocal Our 6 Month Membership is an incredible deal, with perks and a great way to support our #smallbusiness - click the link in our IG bio for details and to purchase Have an incredible day! #barmethod #carlsbad #bressiranch #sdnorthcounty #healthylifestyle

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Courtney the Boxer making you strongerand Catherine the looking silly on the side !! Thank you for showing up, dressing up and having so much fun spirit this morning!! Scroll through these and you'll surely and like we all did!! We LOVE kicking off the weekend with you #barmethodcarlsbad !! #happyhalloween #tuckortreat #barre #barmethod #carlsbad

HAPPY 10TH ANNUAL #barmethodcarlsbad THANKSGIVING DAY CLASS!! You showed up - in numbers, in spirit, in #joy and you worked so hard!! We are so beyond grateful for this special community we share When we come together it's pure magic - WE LOVE YOU Enjoy this special day - we cannot wait to see you tomorrow! #happythanksgivng #community #thankful #love

Twinning Our instructor Lanette + client Shelly rocking head to toe #barmethod tonight! What a fun surprise and so cute!! And catch that end of class sunset What an awesome night of #barre on the lawn And thank you to Anna for joining our membership tonight - this small biz owner is doing a happy dance Thank you for being in our community and supporting our #barmethodcarlsbad studio! #supportsmallbusiness #barmethodfamily #resilience #twinningiswinning

We sculpted bums morning + night today! Yes it was chillier (loved seeing your leg warmers come out to the lawn ) + yes you still brought the Some of our favorite quotes from you today: 'I love shaking outdoors. You never know quite what to expect and that makes you feel so alive and connected to the outside world' 'I love watching the sky change during class, then a cute trot by and seeing the rustle of ' 'Doing final stretch outside brings a whole new, unique sense o...f accomplishment & zen' 'I think these outdoor classes have brought us all closer together even with social distance. Seeing familiar #barre faces feeds my soul' You all are THE best! Thank you for continuing to shake with us virtually! Thank you for embracing our outdoor classes! This #community is so so positive & special #barmethodcarlsbad #laughter #joy #supportsmallbusiness See more

Did you know that Biceps Curls not only tones and strengthens the biceps, but this exercise also improves your posture, stretches your psoas and lower back muscles, engages stabilizer muscles including the trapezius, rhomboids, abdominals, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and adductors?!?! More than meets the for sure This exercise is also really versatile for students of all levels and abilities. You can always use lighter weights or no weights, if you have a deltoid injury you can draw your arms more towards your sides and use lighter weights or no weights at all, or for more challenge use heavier weights and/or change the pace of your full range motion Well done this morning Advanced Express with Courtney! #strength #stamina #saturdayvibes #barmethod #bressiranch

Here it is, as Tonya said, your pre-game/pre-Thanksgiving workout! Make yours happen today - maybe you joined us on the #bressiranch lawn, maybe you're shaking virtually with us @barmethodcarlsbadlive - either way make it happen for YOU Tonya also asked everybody to smile during Thigh - if you make that happen during your workout today please go for an extra slice of (or whatever you love the most) tomorrow We are so pumped to see so many of you on the lawn at 9:00am tomorrow for a #shakebeforeyoubake #barmethodcarlsbad feast! Thank you for all of your online sign ups and if you would like to add yourself, please head online and do so! We LOVE starting #thanksgiving with you #happyholidays #family #enjoyyourself #barre #carlsbad

'There's always a after the - whatever your storm might be know that the rainbow is coming!' that from our instructor Emily tonight! Fantastic turnout and effort tonight! Plus welcome & well done to our 3 first time shakers Jadyn, April + Kim Awesome work from our regulars too! Ready to join us on the lawn? Head to our website carlsbad.barmethod.com to snap up our new client special 2 Weeks Unlimited $35 #community #barrestrong #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad #plank #childspose

We #barre on the lawn + now we can shop @auracandles candles on the lawn too! We just picked up an order of yummygoodness. These always go fast and make the perfect holiday gift + gift to yourself (yes you extra deserve it this year!!) Plus they're female owned + locally made Get your shake on + #supportsmallbusiness - TOTAL WIN! #barmethodcarlsbad #locallymade #womensupportingwomen

Well done in our 1st Advanced Express lawn class tonight! We may have started with jackets on - but definitely didn't need them for long thanks to Lanette and your hard work! Ohhh this floor stretch with the added creativity of bending the back leg and option to hold onto the opening up soooo many muscles while testing your balance and #corestrength Another #silverlining (you have to look for and celebrate them, right?!?) of so many people across the U.S. working remotely - we now have a longtime client from another #barmethod studio joining us until she's called back for work in person #barmethodfamily #barmethodcarlsbad #noexcuses

What a fun Fall morning on the lawn! Incredible job 900amers The cooler temp, beautiful Fall s blowing our way along the ground - ohhh it just felt so good! We can't wait for a repeat at 530pm tonight with Catherine It's going to be a great week #fallvibes #barmethod #carlsbad #joy

The perfect Sunday reminder Remember rest is a productive activity too #unplug #recharge #barmethodcarlsbad #sundayvibes

Right at the end of Standing this morning Lanette shared to 'Smile at the SIZZLE' That can be hard to do amidst the challenge of this position, but it might make it a little easier (no? ... but that sizzle really is sweet because you can literally feel your body changing in real time!) What a sea of sizzling shakers we had this morning - wow We can't wait to see you next week for more! New virtual classes will be added to @barmethodcarlsbadlive tomorrow AND we have two Bar Advanced Express Pop Ups on the lawn next week to keep the sizzle going - Tuesday at 530pm + Saturday at 900am Have a beautiful weekend! #saturdayvibes #barmethod #barmethodcarlsbad #barre #bressiranch #sdnorthcounty #carlsbad #fullbodyworkout

What a beautiful night on the lawn! We are so excited to welcome back some first time on the lawn #barmethodcarlsbad shakers and first time #barmethod clients AND another client who popped by to reactivate her membership because she's ready to join us on the lawn! Oh and a longtime #sandiego Bar Method couple who just moved to our studio and snapped up our new Couples Membership (interested, email [email protected] for pricing & details)! Plus Courtney's got everyone sweating, shaking and What a community! Thank you for always being so kind, so fun, so generous and so loyal - WE LOVE YOU!! #carlsbad #barre #sdnorthcounty #bressiranch

ROUNDBACK ALTERNATIVE This newer move came out during quarantine as a substitute for the regular Roundback that you would do within our studio underneath the barre - this version requires no #barre but targets the same muscles With anything new it takes practice and fine tuning. Proper set up is Place both feet on the floor, hip width apart with your feet several inches forward of your knees. Make sure to align your elbows directly below your shoulders, think Kickstand C...url. Press your shoulders down to engage your posture. Just like in Roundback underneath the bar, the goal is to keep your top leg as vertical and straight as possible. You have the option to keep your other foot flat on the floor or for more challenge draw it into an L-shape in line or slightly above your hip (not on the floor). The L-shape will further challenge your bottom quad, abs and postural muscles - you very well may be able to take it here even if you can't take it another positions. We encourage you to give the L-shape a try! Continue to pull your low and mid abs down throughout the exercise to engage them and to support your low back. Also keep a firm bend at the upper half of your waist to stay out of your neck and engage your upper abs We have a ton of choreographic options in this position to continue to challenge your body, while of course always keeping you safe. Do you have questions about this position? Please leave them #knowledgeispower #fullbodyworkout #barmethodcarlsbad See more

So fun having Candice on the tonight! She's been teaching away virtually - but this was her first Barre on the Lawn outdoor class We love + appreciate how Candice crafts and teaches her classes infusing both her #barmethod knowledge and her #occupationaltherapy degree skills! She has a unique ability to challenge, motivate, support and educate those in her classes with her passion for the body. You always walk away having learned and felt something new/differently She's an incredible resource to us all - please ask her questions before/after class if you have any! Phenomenal job to everyone who came tonight even in this burst - and we are so thankful that during this class time it only cools down and the #bressi breeze is constant! #dedication #alwayslearning #community #barmethodcarlsbad