Aleenta Blog
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Last Days of Challenge: 3 Ways to Nourish Your Body
There have been some big demands on your mind and body. From myofascial release to a post-class mini spa day in your most lounge-y shorts at home, we got you...
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10 Things to Expect from Aleenta Health Club
Just stumbled onto Aleenta Health Club? Not sure what we’re about? We got you! Here’s 10 things to expect at our studios: 1. A peaceful environment for a...
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Exercise and pregnancy: all your questions answered by an expert!
Has your Doctor recommended Barre or Pilates as a form of exercise during pregnancy? Perhaps you're a barre boss who's now expecting... we know you must have loads of questions,...
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4 steps to the perfect plié
Ah, the plié: one of the most recognisable and fundamental Barre moves. When done correctly, it activates the glutes, adductors, hamstrings, quads, and more! But, how do you know you're executing your...
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Top 5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Festive Season
With the silly season upon us, it’s time to brace ourselves for the most decadent, full-on and frivolous month(s) of the year! As a certified health coach, I wouldn’t suggest starting...
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Why stretching should be an essential part of your fitness routine
We can not stress enough the importance of getting in a good stretch into your weekly routine! With the increase in device use and sitting over a laptop/computer more people...
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8 Tips for Setting & Managing your Goals at the Barre...
Whatever your goal, you will not achieve it overnight and it is easy to feel disheartened when pulsing, plié-ing and scarecrow-holding hasn't resulted in you looking like Misty Copeland (if that...
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Top 10 Health Benefits of Barre Classes.
1) Makes You Stronger The isometric contractions that make up the bulk of a Barre class occur when the muscle tenses without changing length. With one-inch movements you can hold a...
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10 Things You Can Do To Stress Less, Right Now.
BREW A CUPPA Peppermint tea, in particular, is a natural muscle relaxant, and it won’t get you all revved on caffeine. But lay off this one if you’re pregnant and...
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Top 10 Tips For Exercising As The Weather Cools.
Trying to motivate yourself can be a tough gig, especially with winter just around the corner, so its more important than ever to know what is motivating you get to class...
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14 Simple Ways To Make Eating Healthy Easy
Eating healthy can help you lose weight and have more energy. It can also improve your mood and reduce your risk of disease. Yet despite all these benefits, maintaining a healthy, diet and...
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Our Top Tender Technique Corrections.
We can all agree on something – when you start barre it is challenging. No matter what your level of fitness, it’s likely you will feel some shaking and quivering through those...
