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MOVE IT MONDAY - 3 shoulder exercises
Hello Barre Babes! Today, you can join Kara as she takes guides you through 3 variations of shoulder exercises you can incorporate into...
upbeatbarre
Jul 6, 20201 min read


HOW TO ORGANIZE A BARRE CLASS
When organizing a barre class, have you ever asked the question, "WHERE in the world should I put each song and WHY?" This question is...
upbeatbarre
Jun 28, 20201 min read


BOOTY BAND WORKOUT WEDNESDAY WITH UPBEAT BARRE
Need a little choreography inspiration? Join Kimberly as she shows some booty band movement ideas you can incorporate into your classes....
Kimberly Pettitt
Jun 6, 20201 min read


JUST START
Strength starts with weakness. Balance starts with instability. Coordination starts with incoordination. What do all these have in common?...
Kimberly Pettitt
Jun 6, 20201 min read


Full Spotify Workout Tutorial
Subscribers have the option of working out with us 24/7 using our Full Spotify Workouts! Here is a tutorial!
upbeatbarre
May 31, 20201 min read


PROPER TURN OUT
Proper form for a turned out position is imperative to not only avoid injury, but tone and tighten those muscles just a little bit faster!...
Kimberly Pettitt
May 26, 20201 min read


TAKING THE OPTION IN GROUP FITNESS
Last week on Instagram, we created a post about taking the option. We received an incredible response from teachers AND participants...
Kimberly Pettitt
May 26, 20201 min read


FREE KIDS CLASS
We have teamed up with a few incredible instructors (and their kids) to bring you a kid friendly barre class - all for FREE! Grab your...
Kimberly Pettitt
May 5, 20201 min read


HOMEMADE WEIGHTS
No weights? No problem! Many of us are now finding ourselves working out at home. If you don't have access to weights, we've got you...
Kimberly Pettitt
May 5, 20201 min read


TEACHER TIP TUESDAY *CORE ENGAGEMENT*
Join Maren as she takes you through a 3 step core engagement form check. Take note of the descriptive words she says. Use these cues in...
Kimberly Pettitt
Apr 15, 20201 min read


CORONAVIRUS AND THE FUTURE OF GROUP FITNESS?
Today we wanted to help you answer the question: “What is the future of group fitness?” Since the gyms closed, and we ALL made a giant...
Kimberly Pettitt
Apr 12, 20202 min read


CORONAVIRUS TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE
The toilet paper memes are flooding the internet now that the great toilet paper panic has arrived. We thought we'd join in on the fun...
Kimberly Pettitt
Apr 12, 20201 min read


WIDENING OUR CIRCLE OF KNOWLEDGE
As fitness instructors, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our teaching and expand our knowledge. The following is a list of...
Kimberly Pettitt
Apr 4, 20201 min read


BALLET BURPEE INSTRUCTIONAL
Have you ever done a ballet burpee? Join Jane as she takes you through a step by step tutorial with options on how to perform one with...
Kimberly Pettitt
Apr 1, 20201 min read


#STAYUPBEAT WEEKEND BINGO
☀️GOOD MORNING☀️ . Happy Friday friends!! Did you even know it was Friday? Well now you do! We are kicking off the weekend with a little...
Kimberly Pettitt
Mar 29, 20201 min read


Lunges With a Barre Flare
Want a way to mix up your lunges? Here are 3 lunge variations with a barre flare added to them. Tell us if you try them out! Tag us on...
karasimmons20
Mar 21, 20201 min read


#STAYUPBEAT
🦶 Putting one foot in front of the other 🦶 . In a conversation I had yesterday with a fellow UpBeat team member I mentioned how I felt...
Kimberly Pettitt
Mar 18, 20201 min read


3 Exercises With the Bender Ball
In need of some fresh ideas to create exercises with the bender ball? Kara is giving you 3 right here. Put these moves into your next...
upbeatbarre
Mar 10, 20201 min read


DID YOU KNOW - Group Fitness Study
It is a well known fact that regular physical activity reduces feelings of stress and anxiety. However, did you know there have been...
Kimberly Pettitt
Mar 10, 20201 min read


INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
We at UpBeat Barre feel very strongly about women’s empowerment and women supporting women. We have forged a strong friendship with each...
Kimberly Pettitt
Mar 9, 20202 min read
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