What the tuck?

Last week in my blog 3 Common Barre Misconceptions, I did not speak of the infamous “tuck” position found in some barre classes. I felt that this position shouldn’t be lumped together with other misconceptions, but rather discussed on its own. So this week, let’s investigate this position. I mean seriously, what the tuck? The Read More …

3 Common Barre Misconceptions

Barre classes are packed right now. This is fabulous because the classes are inspiring students to new levels of fitness. People who do not like fitness classes are flocking to barre classes. But before you jump on board to teach this popular format, it is important to be educated versus just listening to the popular fads of Read More …

How Not to Compromise Your Feet and Knees

Recently, I have been asked by several barre trainers why I do not believe in training participants to be in a forced arch with knees driven over the feet while pulsing rapidly for a lengthy period of time. I believe this position overly compromises the functionality of the body, thus creating a lot of risk for our Read More …