5 top benefits of barre
Shape Magazine in the US just published an article on the 5 top benefits of barre as a workout, and we have to agree: 1. Strength and definition2. Endurance3. Flexibility4. Posture5. Mind-body connection Maybe the only one they missed was actually making your workout fun! What do...
R U OK?
Today is R U OK Day and we'd like to remind everyone in our community that it's OK to not be OK and to reach out for help when needed. But also, that when people are struggling mentally and emotionally, it can be very difficult...
Recipe: Lemon Chicken, Quinoa and Feta Salad
A salad of some of our favourite things! Recipe from Madi Sheppard, đź“· Marco Verch Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 440g chicken breast2.5 cups cooked quinoa 200g feta 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 cups rocket leaves1 medium cucumber 1 medium capsicum1/2 cup spring onion2 tbsp...
One year ago…
One year ago today, Lydia and Rudi ran the very first Barre en l'air taster class up at the Lorna Jane store at the Barracks! The studio was in the middle of fitting out, and our beautiful community didn't exist yet. We're so excited by...
Beat the 3pm slump
By 3pm are you about ready to put your head down on your desk and go to sleep? The solution is as simple as get moving! It might be counter-intuitive, but that lunchtime barre or reformer class isn't going to drain you, it's going to...
Recipe: Cinnamon Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes
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Products we love: The Samba Lifestyle tights
Let's agree that there are two kinds of people in the world when it comes to taste in activewear: those who prefer black on black on black (with maybe a little navy or charcoal to brighten things up and add a splash of colour) and...
Guest blog: Amy Crow from FUTURE=FEMALE+FRIENDS
[Amy is a Brisbane artist and the creator of the FUTURE=FEMALE fashion brand. She was one of the artists recently featured in the Praise You exhibition of women artists. You can see one of her prints, “Every Woman For Every Woman” in our studio at...
Squats vs pliés — what’s the difference?
The squat is a staple of a wide range of exercise modalities, from weights training to HIIT classes to bootcamps — and for good reasons. As a compound exercise, it trains multiple muscle groups at the same time, and as a functional exercise it trains...
Pets are good for your heart (who knew?)
According to an ongoing study by the Mayo Clinic, pet owners (particularly dog owners) have better cardiovascular health than people who don’t own pets. The study has been tracking the cardiovascular health of around 2,000 people since 2013 and will continue until 2030. You can...