The adrenaline, the thrill, and the sense of achievement that comes along with working out are quite like no other. These emotions are even more heightened when you start a new workout, whether you’re a fitness pro or a newbie. While this burst of energy is a good thing, it can get in the way of reaping the full benefits of your workout. In this case, you need to pause and understand what’s not right.

As you know, a barre workout has many benefits, from your head to the tips of your toes, it strengthens and tones your muscles like nothing you’ve tried before. It’s no wonder why so many celebrities hit the barre. However, the barre only works if you work it the right way! If you think you’re the only one who can’t seem to get it right, you’re not alone. Making mistakes at the bar is more common than you think. But you don’t need to worry about it, Physique 57 will help you correct them at the barre and with these insightful tips.

5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making At Barre Class

You Don’t Stretch Before & After Class

 

This is a big one. It doesn’t matter what type of workout or fitness regime you follow; you must warm-up and cool down. Stretching helps your body prepare and recover from the intensity of your exercise routine.

You Don’t Maintain Good Posture

We can’t stress enough how important it is to maintain a good posture while at the barre. If your body isn’t in the right posture it’s going to negate the benefits of your barre workout. Even worse, it could lead to serious injury. The next time your trainer corrects your posture take it in good stride, they only want what’s best for you.

You Hold The Barre Too Tight

There’s holding the barre and then there’s gripping on to it for dear life. The barre is meant to support you when you’re on your toes so that your legs get a good workout. But when you hold it too tight it shifts the focus to your arms and shoulders, and not in a good way. Always, rest your palms lightly or use the edge of your palm.

You Choose The Wrong Weights

Weights and barre provide a whole different level of working out than you’re probably used to. The trick to getting the weights right is to listen to your instructor. Too much weight and you’ll wear yourself out sooner or cause injury, too less and you won’t gain the full benefits of this workout.

You Play Copy Cat

Everyone’s fitness levels are different. Your trainer is there to teach you the exercises, so learn the steps at your own pace and try not to compete with them. You should also not try to compete with others in your barre class because while it may be your first time, they’ve probably been at it for months or even years! The best person to compete with is yourself.