BARRE BASICS

Running time: 112 mins

Equipment: chair and light hand weights

Welcome to the Barre Basics Series. These workouts are easy to follow, but not that easy to do! You will perform all the traditional barre exercises that are so fantastic for shaping the entire body. This is a very form driven series with lots of explanations of body alignment so that you get the most out of each exercise. If you have never tried barre before then this is a great one to start off with, but even if you are not a beginner you will still get a lot out of this workout.

All you will need is something to hold on to for balance, some light hand weights and a mat.

INCLUDES 4 WORKOUTS:

Seat (36 mins): Time to work the back of your legs including your glutes, hips and hamstrings. You will start with standing exercises at the barre, then move to them mat to sculpt those buns.

Lower (25 mins): You will perform all the traditional barre plies that are so fantastic for shaping the thighs as well as target your calves to give you a balanced lower body.

Arms and Abs (35 mins): Start with a series of push-up variations, move to some side plank work and kneeling exercises using high repetitions and light weights to streamline and define your arms and abs.

Total Chair (14 mins): A total body workout using just a chair for equipment. This intermediate routine takes the burn up a notch!

BARRE INTERMEDIATE

Running time: 123 mins

Equipment: chair, light hand weights and inflatable playground ball

Welcome to the Barre Intermediate Series. These workouts are designed to increase the strength and endurance of your barre practice. You will perform all the traditional barre exercises that are so fantastic for shaping the entire body with high repetitions to really fatigue your muscles. This workout is designed for intermediate as well as intermediate/advanced exercisers. The exercises are easy to follow, but tough to do!

All you will need is something to hold on to for balance, some light hand weights and a mat.

INCLUDES 4 WORKOUTS:

Arms and Abs (29 mins): Start with a series of intermediate push-up variations and then move to combination exercises that engage both your arms and abs at the same time. Lots of reps and a mental challenge too!

Seat (35 mins): Time to work the back of your legs including your glutes, hips and hamstrings. You will perform all the exercises on one side before moving on to the other - increased burn, increased results!

Lower (26 mins): Plie, tuck and shake your way to trimmer thighs. This intermediate barre workout will put a capital 'B' on burn!

Cardio Sculpt (13 mins): A total body that takes it up a notch to give you a taste of a more advanced routine. You will perform compound exercises and that spike the heart rate and increase the muscle burn!