Creating hybrid workouts is my jam. i love taking one type of workout and combining it with another for a more dynamic, fun workout. this week i’m combing my love for barre with my love for strength training.
With my current group fitness teaching schedule, i do barre 3 times a week and try to strength train 2-3 times a week. i’m frequently asked what my typical workout schedule looks like for the week, so here it is:
So there you have it, my typical workout schedule for the week. As you can see I like my routine, but I also really like to mix it up. And one way I mix it up is by creating my own fun workouts, combing various formats, like this barre strong hybrid workout.
Combine barre with strength training to strengthen, lengthen, tone, and sculpt your glutes, thighs, triceps, and shoulders.
ps – so i’m not sure what happened in the begining of this video, I have a head I swear. This was one of those baahaaaa moments, where I debating even posting this video. But I like to see exercise form, so here’s my head-less workout video. Sometimes done is better than perfect {but seriously the perfectionist in me is screaming that this got posted like this}.
The Workout: Barre Strong
complete 12 reps per exercise on each side of the body. repeat workout x 3 sets. all you need is two light-to-medium dumbbells so you can do this routine anywhere, anytime. i’ve provided recommended dumbbell weights below.
dumbbell weight recommendations:
beginner: no dumbbells – 2 pound dumbbells
intermediate: 3-8 pound dumbbells
advanced: 8-15 pound dumbbells
see video above for complete workout and proper exercise form.
so many of you loved the workout I was wearing in last week’s total body dumbbell workout, so I’m bringing alala style back with the everyday tee. i love this fitted crewneck that easily slips on and of course has thumb holes in true workout top fashion.
this top is from alala’s new 3-piece wardrobe capsule. get this look here. bonus, get 15% off your order using promo code: nml15
this workout is sponsored by alala style who provided the athletic top for these photos and video.
complete 12 reps per exercise on each side of the body. repeat workout x 3 sets. all you need is two light-to-medium dumbbells so you can do this routine anywhere, anytime.
Impressive! And early mornings!:) I love the combo of weights and barre/yoga. Thanks for sharing!
Early morning workouts are my jam! And yes barre + strength is one of my favorite ways to workout! Nice work lady!
Love that top! If you ever need someone else to join you for a walk around Lake Calhoun, I live very close to there and am often running around Calhoun and Harriet on the weekends!
Jill! Yes, we’ll have to meet up for a walk or run around Calhoun as soon as it warms up a bit — I would LOVE that! Let’s make it a date in March!