L2 - Intermediate Barre Technique and Equipment

Equipment Needed:

• 9-inch balls
• Stretching straps
• Resistance bands/Tubing

Level 2 expands on the fundamentals of Barre provided in the Level 1 Manual and incorporates the use of additional equipment to enhance your students Barre workout.

Barre Level 2 also incorporates Intermediate Barre technique, by introducing more challenging combinations, new positions and new exercises, all of which are outlined in the Barre Level 2 Manual and in our follow along videos.

Safety, as always, is our number one concern. Each exercise introduced will be extensively explained and modifications for New and Injured students are always listed. This way you can expand on your barre repertoire in class by adding intermediate technique while still being able to cater to your new and injured students.

Unlike the Barre Level 1 Fundamentals course, Barre Level 2 jumps right into the new exercises! It is broken up into 3 main sections: Upper Body, Lower Body and Core. That means 100 pages of Barre Exercises to add to your Barre Tool Box!

Additionally, we have included 3 New Intermediate Class Outlines to use in your classes. These 1-page outlines can be easily printed off and taken straight into the studio. As always feel free to use them as-is or as a general template to create your own class design.

L3 - Compounding Exercises

Equipment Needed:

• 9-inch balls
• 1lb to 2lbs hand weights
• Stretching straps
• Resistance bands/Tubing

Level 3 expands on the fundamentals of Barre provided in the Barre Level 1 and Barre Level 2 Manuals and provides Advanced options so that your more experienced students will constantly feel challenged!

Barre Level 3 incorporates Advanced Barre technique, by incorporating compounding exercises into your class that provides a greater challenge to your Advanced students. Additionally Barre Level 3 will introduce you to new positions and new exercises; all of which are outlined in the Barre Level 3 Manual and in our follow along videos.

Safety, as always, is our number one concern. Each exercise introduced will be extensively explained and modifications for New and Injured students are always listed. This way you can expand on your barre repertoire in class by adding Advanced Barre technique while still being able to cater to your new and injured students.

Barre Level 3 jumps right into the new exercises, so please review Barre Level 1 and Barre Level 2 prior to starting this course.

Barre Level 3 is broken up into 8 Chapters that incorporate multiple muscle groups at the same time but have a main focus such as “Upper Leg, Standing Core Work and Hamstrings and Glutes” to name a few. These new exercises combine Upper and Lower body work together to maximize your Barre Workout!

Additionally, we have included 3 New Advanced Class Outlines to use in your classes. These 1-page outlines can be easily printed off and taken straight into the studio. As always feel free to use them as-is or as a general template to create your own class design.

Barre for Special Populations (Stretch And Tone) Course

We are excited to introduce Barre Certification’s new program: Barre for Special Populations! This is a great program for students with injuries, and new students to barre.

The tempo of the class is much slower than a typical Barre Class, and it focuses more on building stamina and getting the body to relax and stretch, increasing flexibility while still effectively toning and providing incredible results. Certified instructors will be able to teach our signature Stretch and Tone class, or incorporate any number of new alternative exercises to their existing clients' routines.

If you want a class that will be a perfect transition point for clients that need to increase their strength and flexibility before they can fully keep up with your standard Barre Class, this will be a perfect compliment to your Barre Certification.

Getting certified to teach Barre for Special Populations will give you greater range and flexibility. This class also allows you to spend more individual time with clients, which will help you build a bond that will have them coming back and instill their faith in positive fitness results.

The following types of special populations (and tools to work with the clients within these populations) are discussed within the Barre for Special Populations course:
•Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
•Parkinson’s Disease
•Stroke
•Vertigo/balance disorders
•Epilepsy
•Cancer
•Arthritis
•Osteoporosis
•Amputations
•Joint replacements
•Sprains, strains, tears, breaks
•Neck issues
•Spine/Back Issues and Injuries
•Carpal tunnel
•Fibromyalgia
•Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
•Heart Disease
•Asthma
•Obesity
•Diabetes
•Elderly clients

Prenatal Course

Pregnancy can be an exciting, scary, and stressful time in a woman’s life. Many expectant mothers have a very specific exercise routine that they love; only to find out that they are unable to participate in that activity once pregnant. This can be due to the safety of the mother and fetus, the prospect of multiples (twins, triplets etc.), feeling uncomfortable, or fatigue.

Barre exercise can be a mother’s ideal solution to this problem. Since Barre is considered a no-impact to low-impact exercise, it is ideal for pregnant women. The intensity of the workout is easily controlled by the mother, and the use of the barre allows her the additional assistance with stability and balance. Not only does it help pregnant students to minimize weight gain, it is also able to lower the risk of gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.

Since you already possess the foundational knowledge for teaching a safe and effective barre class, this specialized program will build on your knowledge and provide the fundamentals needed to teach a safe barre class for expectant mothers and for those who have just given birth.