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Theres something satisfying about barre workouts.
Theyre low-impact, and the dance-inspired moves make you feel elegant and graceful.
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This workout requires minimal equipment.
At the same time, the full-body dumbbell exercises sculpt and strengthen your muscles.
What is the full-body Barre workout?
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After a quick warm-up, youll start withglute bridgesto activate the gluteal muscles maximus, medius and minimus.
From there, youll move through a series of compound exercises, which are multi-muscle, multi-joint movements.
Each move proves that exercise doesnt always have to be a grueling, high-energy HIIT session.
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Regular low-impact workouts like barre, Pilates and yoga have been shown to improve cardiovascular health, says Sally.
Meanwhile, high repetitions…think 60 seconds per exercise…cause muscles to fatigue.
This is why the burn sensation is common during barre workouts.
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Its a sign that your muscles are being challenged.
As they repair, they become stronger, she adds.
Work through this circuit of seven moves three to four times a week.
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Move quickly from one exercise to the next, resting for 60 seconds after each circuit.
Aim to complete two rounds in total.
Dont forget to warm up for a few minutes, says Sally.
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Also, check that to cool down afterward to help bring your heart rate down and aid recovery.
Stretch out with downward dogs, quad stretches, glute stretches and arm stretches.
It will also strengthen the lower body, while the overhead press improves your upper body strength.
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Standing oblique twist
This dynamic move provides a vigorous workout for the side core muscles, says Sally.
It also improves flexibility in your hips and lower back, while engaging your upper back and shoulders.
The front raise also targets your shoulders.
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Seated Russian twists
This core exercise targets the obliques and other abdominal muscles, explains Sally.
TheRussian twistexercise also engages your hip flexors.
To sculpt strong, lean muscles.
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