Category Archives: Exercise at home

Join Pure Barre for a free total mind and body workout.

Join Pure Barre for a free workout on Friday, Jan 7th – Sunday, Jan 9th 2022.

Location: Downtown Pittsburgh,

Out your front door from the http://www.StarLoftsPgh.com

150 8th Street, Pgh. Pa. 15222

What is pure barre?

When’s the last time you skipped?

I was walking the other day and these 2 delightful kids came skipping by with huge smiles and pure joy. My thought? I want to do that! So I did. I joined their skipping party until their parents called out”That’s too far…” And so we stopped and waited for them.
It was a carefree moment of pure joy inspired by 2 elementary kids.
I remember walking to elementary school and trying to learn how to skip. Skipping was not easy for me to learn. The rhythm and coordination it takes to skip doesn’t run in our family’s genes.
But you should know that this lack of rhythm and coordination does have an upside. There is NO RISK whatsoever of this happening to me!


But since I walked to school every day, I had LOTS of time to practice. It was maddening. One day I would think I got it only to forget it the next day. Or think I got it, but it didn’t FEEL right.
And then, one day, I got it. It was magical.And just last week I got to relive that magical moment – somethingthat I haven’t done in decades.
Fortunately, the lack of these genes seemed to have disappeared with the next generation of our family.

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Your personal Gym at the Starlofts, working from home.

When you are working from your Starloft, there are really few diversions to pull you far from daily jobs. You do not need to rush from one conference room to another. Discussions aren’t taking place for you to be all ears on, and nobody is behind you sharing spoilers about the most recent episode of the program you haven’t seen yet. As far as getting work done goes, you’re on a roll!

But what if you discover yourself a little excessive “in the zone” and eight hours have gone by and you’ve barely moved from your desk? You think you got up once to refresh your coffee … however perhaps that was the other day. If this sounds familiar, consider scheduling in some stretching and finding a long time day-to-day to work out.

You may be thinking that this concept is excellent in theory, but not possible in your home. After all, you needed to set up a office in the corner of the living room and there isn’t anymore complimentary area for an exercise location. But with simply a little bit of planning, you can discover space for a home workout. Here’s how:.

REORGANIZE THE FURNITURE.

The first step is to develop some area. It does not have to be a lot– just enough so that you can extend your arms out to either side and not touch anything. Lay flat and extend your arms behind you, as well. There need to be space for your arms and feet to fully extend.

If you think you’ll wish to stream exercise classes on your computer or TELEVISION, strategy your exercise location appropriately. Move your couch to the opposite wall and reconsider the coffee table. Perhaps put it to the side of the couch rather of in front of it. Or move it to an open area under the window. Eliminate any unnecessary clutter and furniture by saving it briefly in another room.

GATHER YOUR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT.

You don’t need a lot of expensive workout equipment. There are many workouts you can do without any devices at all, such as squats, lunges, push-ups, and slabs. But if you do desire a couple of tools for your exercises, think about the following:.

Little hand weights.Resistance bands.Yoga blocks. A step stool or action bench. An exercise ball. Ankle weights.

You don’t need a treadmill to do cardio. You could jump rope, walk or jog in location, or even placed on your favorite tune and dance. If you want something a little bit more difficult, a step stool or step bench may be ideal. Some video game consoles deal workout accessories if you prefer to exercise in game mode.

Keep your materials in a storage bench, closet, or integrated cabinet near your workout area. Keeping them nearby and easily accessible will make it easier to take fast workout breaks.

CONSIDER YOUR NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS.

If you reside in an upper-level home, your leaping jacks might sound rather loud in the apartment or condo underneath you. A thick mat, such as a yoga mat, can assist absorb sound and minimize the effect. Attempt to manage your motions and make them extremely intentional– this can also assist reduce the noise level.

REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST.

Prior to beginning any workout regimen, it’s a great idea to speak with your physician. Make sure to clear your space of any obstacles prior to carrying out exercises, and constantly stretch very first to avoid injury. According to Harvard Health, it’s an excellent concept to begin gradually and develop intensity gradually in time. Other suggestions include differing your workouts, remaining hydrated, and ending your workout session with a cool off.