Author: Monika

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They always say…”getting to the gym is the hardest part”…

It’s so true! We can’t motivate you while you’re at home, but step foot into our studio and you will want to work out with us!

What’s in it for you? Well…you’ll clear your mind, you’ll move your body and you’ll tone your muscles!

Still not convinced?

Here are 10 more great reasons:
~ Exercise boosts brainpower
~ Movement melts away stress
~ Exercise gives you energy
~ It’s not that hard to find time for fitness
~ Fitness can help build relationships
~ Exercise helps ward off disease
~ Fitness pumps up your heart
~ Exercise lets you eat more
~ Exercise boosts performance
~ Weight loss is not the most important goal 
(source: WebMD)

We offer convenient morning, evening and weekend classes. Need help finding one that works best for you? We are happy to help you find a class (or several) that meet your needs.

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FREE Nutrition Workshop!!

Join us on Saturday, June 29th at 10:30 AM! Click HERE to sign up and save your seat!

You won’t want to miss this amazing workshop led by Christina Taalla, RDN! Christina is a former competitive gymnast, a fitness instructor, a mom, a registered dietitian and so much more!

Some of the items we’ll be discussing are:
* The relationship between “you and your body” – self talk.
* Reasons why we eat certain foods.
* Classifications of foods and what they mean: real vs fake, organic vs not, processed vs whole.
* What does a perfect day of eating look like?
* Balance – everything in moderation.
* What type of barriers are in the way of your change?
* Acceptance and visions.
* Feelings around food and your body.

We will also be doing some giveaways…YAY!!

For current FitBarre members (BarreBabe Membership required):
* A 60 minute nutritional introductory session
* Barre socks
* 30% off retail coupon

For guests and non-members:
* Free classes at FitBarre
* 20% off retail coupon

Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the workshop.

This event is open to the entire family. We’d like to respect everyone’s time, please step out with small children, if they need a break, to avoid interrupting the workshop. Thank you for your understanding.

*** Space is limited, please RSVP to reserve your seat. Those who sign up online will have priority over drop-ins. ***

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We heard your feedback…you want MORE Barre!! Done!

This month we added 3 classes to our schedule and changed the time of one existing class. Keep reading to see what’s changing!

Looking to add more cardio into your life? We love cardio…and Barre! Check out our fast-paced cardio-style Barre class; FitBarre. This class is offered for the Beginner or the Advanced BarreBabe. On Tuesdays, we are moving our existing FitBarre Advanced class to an earlier time slot. If you need a quick workout before work or after dropping the kids off at school, come see Sarah at 8:30 AM. We also added FitBarre Beginner on Wednesdays at 4:30 PM! Now you can come to the studio right after work and not worry about going home first…where you might be distracted by dinner. Don’t forget your Barre-wear when you leave the house in the morning!

In addition to our cardio inspired classes, we also offer a more traditional approach to Barre fitness. You’ll laugh at the tiny weights when you first come to class; by the end of class, they’ll win (in a good way)! Our Barre class will focus on very specific muscle groups and target them with very small, controlled movements. We have had a lot of requests for a Tuesday evening class – you’ll be happy to hear that we added Barre with Melissa at 5:45 PM. If you like to get your workout out of the way on Sunday, join Melissa at 8:00 AM!

To recap the changes:
Tuesday, FitBarre Advanced, moved to 8:30 AM
Tuesday, Barre, 5:45 PM – new to our schedule
Wednesday, FitBarre Beginner, 4:30 PM – new to our schedule
Sunday, Barre, 8:00 AM – new to our schedule

All other classes and time slots remain the same. As always, please check the Class Schedule tab for any changes and instructor information.

See you at the Barre!

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Are you drinking enough water?!

A lot of us are not!

Your body is composed of about 60% water – we need water to survive. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. These body fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.

There are different ways to make sure you’re drinking enough water…I’ll touch on the two most popular:

  • Dink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day…this equals to 64-ounces per day.
  • Drink half of your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 130 pounds, drink 65-ounces of water per day. If you weigh 180 pounds, drink 90-ounces of water per day.

If you’re working out, drink more.

As a rule of thumb, if you feel thirsty…you’re not drinking enough water! Another sign of dehydration is having “cotton mouth”. If either of these affect you, don’t worry, it’s not too late – get hydrated and keep your water intake up on a regular basis.

How to remember to drink your water?

Some people like to carry around a container with them that is the size equal to the amount of recommended water for that day. This way there is no need to refill and your goal is clear – drink the entire container before the end of the day. A half-gallon container is 64-ounces.

Personally, I love my insulated water bottle that holds 24-ounces! I fill it up before I leave the house in the morning (or even the night before). My goal is to drink it on my way to the studio in the morning or finish it shortly after I arrive (usually within 2 hours of waking up). I refill it and plan to finish the 2nd round of water around lunch time. Refill it again and my goal is to finish the 3rd one before the end of the day. I prefer to drink most of my water earlier in the day so that I’m not up constantly in the middle of the night.

Don’t like the taste of your water?

Change it up! I tried many different brands until I found ones that I liked. Also, consider the filter you have at home (if you use tap water) – your filter might be adding a taste as well.

Cheers to your health!

My ThermoFlask holds 24-ounces of liquid hydration!

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Hot off the Press – we have a Newsletter!

We are so excited to announce that we will be offering our BarreBabe Members an awesome monthly newsletter! January’s issue, Issue 1, is complete and will be hitting your inboxes this week. We hope our newsletter adds value to your membership…as we definitely value the support of our community and BarreBabes!

Our newsletters will feature a few key pages. These pages include Check your form, Meet your BARREtender, Recipe corner and a News & Events page. Most importantly, future issues will feature a BarreBabe Member of the month – accepting submissions year-round.

Check your Form

This page will feature a common (or no-so-common) Barre movement or position. It will let you know which muscle group is being targeted and it will break down the movement or position. This allows you to check in with yourself to make sure you are performing the move in a safe and correct manner….and one that will give you the best results!

Meet your BARREtender

We have an amazing team here at FitBarre and we’d love for you to get to know us! This section will feature one of our employees or instructors per month so that you get to know us on a personal level.

Recipe Corner

This one probably doesn’t need an explanation! We’ll feature one of our own favorites or one of your favorites! Please submit recipe ideas, along with a picture of the dish. We’d love to feature your healthy (or not!) meals, snacks or desserts.

News & Events

This page will feature current and upcoming studio events, membership info/updates and anything else that we’d like you to know.

BarreBabe Community Page

If you would like to be featured in our newsletter, let us know! We have a list of questions so that everyone can get to know you a little bit! Our goal is to create a community where you enjoy your time at the studio, and you have friends in each class – “working out” is much funner with friends!

We hope you love January’s issue!

xo
Monika and Your team at FitBarre

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Toys For Tots toy drive

Help us reach our goal of 200 toys donated to TOYS FOR TOTS on or before December 14th! You’ll receive a raffle ticket for each toy that you donate. The winner will be drawn on December 14th – watch Live at fb.com/fitbarrephoenix.

Please drop toys off between 9 AM – 12 PM, Monday through Friday. Reach out to the studio at 602-493-2027 or info@FitBarrePhx.com for local pickups.

*Per the Toys For Tots Foundation, new and unwrapped toys only please.*

Additional information from the foundation:
Toys For Tots Phoenix/Maricopa County covers over 9,400 sq miles of Maricopa County and the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. All toys collected stay here in Maricopa County and are distributed to local children. All cash donations stay here locally and are used to purchase toys for local children.

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program…
MISSION: The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
GOAL: The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.

Thank you very much for your help and support!
Happy Holidays from Your Team at FitBarre!

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Meet our newest Barre Instructor!

Melissa has officially completed her Barre Instructor Training! Congratulations, Melissa, you are now officially a Certified Barre Instructor!! Welcome to the FitBarre Team!

Pictured: Melissa during one of her training sessions.

The final step of her certification was to teach a class, solo but supervised.  Not only did she teach the class, she stepped up to the plate (Barre) and was on point with her transitions, corrections, technique and overall routine!

Want to take one of Melissa’s classes? Check out our Class Schedule and sign up! She is officially our new Sunday, 9:30 AM, Barre Instructor.  Get ready to sweat and, most importantly, have fun!

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New Classes / New Instructors

Over the last couple of weeks, we have added new classes and new instructors.  This coming week, we will have classes offered by one of our newest instructor, Melissa! Melissa was one of our lovely clients who started taking classes at our studio and fell in love with Barre! She has been working hard at training to become a Certified Barre Instructor and she will officially complete her training this Saturday, 10/13, during our 8:00 AM class!

We have expanded our schedule to now include Yoga and Pilates classes.

We are taking steps to offer the best fitness studio experience possible.  Come and check out the changes and increased level of service.

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FitBarre has New Ownership

It’s official!  Things are improving.  Ownership is now involved in the daily activities, and we are taking every step to make this Your Studio.  What does that mean?  We need your input and feedback.  We will send out surveys from time to time, but you do not have to wait for the surveys.  Find Monika and talk to her.  She would love to hear from you, and she is dedicated to improving every aspect of FitBarre.  To date, she has added classes, expanded service, hired new instructors, improved marketing, and generally made everything more consistent… and she will continue to improve things.  Look for the changes, and as always….  give feedback!

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