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Leah Schwartz, owner/certified barre and pilates instructor
“Start where you are, grow from there, the practice is yours.”
My journey started with my love for barre. I connected with the fluidity of the movements and how my body felt. Pilates was natural progression. The more the I practiced, the more I desired to perfect my skills. In 2013 I began my training and certifications in Barre and in 2016 I completed my reformer certification from Balance Body. Throughout my education I have collaborated with mentors of varying practices that have diversified my technique and knowledge, and molded my abilities as an instructor.
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a way that you are lifting and toning while leaning and lengthening. Think ballerina body! Do you need to have ballet or Pilates experience? No! We will teach you everything you need to know. Form is key and that is what our guidance is here for. Below are the top questions people ask Who benefits from Barre classes? about Barre at Breathe. Everyone! Barre can be a great workout What is a BARRE workout? athe’s barre instructor and manager. Her fun and ever for runners or anyone who lacks flexibility. nue to challenge your body andare keep it from of plateauing. Barre workouts a fusion ballet, It is a great low-impact workout that training yoga.her body benefits all types of women—early to when shePilates, took herfunctional first barre class. Barreand changed ad before.This Eachworkout week she was watched as she became leaner, created with a woman’s mid-stages of pregnancy, just had a baby, Her hard work paid off, not only did she see results, but she or maybe hasn’t worked out in a long time. body in mind. It uses isometric or small ame a certified barre instructor. is atrouble fulfillingspots, experi- Many of our barre clients are people who movements to targetTeaching women’s h each opportunity to share the love of barre. Try her class and such as glutes, thighs, abdominals and backs have or are recovering from injury. They goals just as she has. of arms. All of the movements work in such choose barre because it is a low-impact, safer option for your joints; however, it’s still dynamic and provides awesome results. You will sweat, shake, burn, lift and tone, all while moving to great music. What should I expect during a Barre class? After warming up, our classes are usually broken into segments, which work through targeted muscle groups. For instance, we start with standing thigh and seatwork, c move to upper body, and finish with 199 New Rd. Suite 15 , Linwood, NJ 08221 great mat core work while adding lowof impact cardio intervals in between that. This will help get your heart rate up and n www.breathebarreandpilates.com www.Breathestudiopilates.net f you have never taken a Barre class, you may be a little confused on the concept. Even if you have taken a class, you might not be able to explain to your friend why she needs to come with you next time you visit our studio.
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burn fat. Each class will provide you with a total body workout, including stretching. Each class is a challenge and the exercises will change and so will you. Never expect to take the same class twice, as this will help to keep your body from plateauing. What results can I expect and how soon can I see them? Our clients tell us they see improved strength and more muscle definition after each class. They feel strong, graceful and feminine and feel a difference immediately, but see a difference after four to five workouts.
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