THE
PATH
TO W E L L N E S S by Caylie Howard | photos courtesy of Barre social media page
I
t’s safe to say that the past year has been difficult for many people. During this global pandemic,
businesses were closed down, many
essential resources were limited, and,
for so long, we were asked to minimize our time with others. But, thanks to
Stacey Roberts, the neighborhood of
themselves. “People were going stir crazy,” Stacey said. She was determined to find a way to get people moving while also staying a safe distance apart. Stacey decided to post on her neighborhood group to see if anyone would be interested in participating in a women-only fitness group. And the response was overwhelming. She decided to provide a Barre format for the group’s workouts.
“You typically find this particular format at a ballet studio,” Stacey
explained. “Barre is a full-body workout and is all about modifications.”
Country Lakes in Argyle has found a
With the wide range of women that would be attending these workout sessions, this type
of all of the chaos.
modifications in this type of workout, Stacey would be able to accommodate women of
little piece of heaven in the midst
Stacey has worked in many group
of workout format seemed perfect for what Stacey wanted to offer. Because of the easy all ages, shapes, and sizes. “These workouts are designed for everyone,” Stacey said.
fitness centers over the years. Two
Stacey set out to find all of the equipment that she would need for her classes. She
from Colorado and found herself
“They just need to bring a mat and water,” Stacey said.
years ago, she relocated to Texas
needing to start all over in her career
as a fitness instructor. Upon moving to Texas, she began working in a studio, and, not long after, things started
to get crazy. COVID had hit Denton
looked all over Denton and located 30 dumbbells and balance balls.
Stacey has created this women-only group for ladies of all ages. She charges $5 a person per class while also offering the first class free of charge to see if this group and fitness program is right for you. In her busier months, she offers a discounted rate on her unlimited workout package.
County, and gyms were among the
“You can come to however many classes you want,” Stacey said. “It’s not
So many people look to fitness
It’s quite obvious that in these hectic and difficult times, Stacey Roberts has
many businesses forced to shut down. facilities as a way to take care of 28 | ARGYLE LIVING | APRIL 2021
just about your physical health. It’s about your mental health, as well.” paved a path of wellness for our beloved home of Denton County.
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