Aleenta Blog
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Barre VS Ballet and Why They’re Completely Different
Barre shares a common origin with ballet since both come from dance, leading them to have many similarities. While they may share the use of a barre and certain movements,...
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What to Wear to Your First Mat Pilates Class at Aleenta
So you’ve decided on Mat Pilates as your first class to attend at Aleenta Health Club. WOOHOO!!! We can’t wait to have you in-studio 😍 A great choice for beginners...
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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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Top 10 Barre Exercises for a Bouncin’ Booty
If you're looking to sculpt a toned booty, barre exercises could be just what you need! Barre workouts are designed to target multiple muscle groups, including the glutes, through a...
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When Will You See Results? Here’s What Aleenta Health Club Members Found
Are you wanting to get started with barre, Pilates or Yoga but not sure where to start? Are you unsure which fitness style will give you the results you want?...
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10 Pilates Exercises That Will Tone Your Abs
Are you looking for an effective way to strengthen your core muscles without having to hit the gym? Well we have the answer…Pilates. This low-impact form of exercise focuses on...
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How Pilates Can Change Your Body, Inside and Out!
Pilates has been around for nearly a century, and in that time, it has been used and recommended for numerous purposes. From rehabilitation for injuries and chronic pain, to improving...
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Top 10 Barre Exercises with a Pilates Small Ball
The Pilates ball or small ball is used in barre to encourage extra engagement of specific muscles. There are dozens of ways it can be used, so it’s hard to...
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Mat VS Reformer Pilates; which is better?
Let’s get right to the point; this question has no, simple answer! Contrary to what many believe, Reformer is not some new fad invented by way of Mat Pilates, nor...
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Pilates Exercises that Target Weight Loss
Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work like that! Keep reading so we can set the record straight. You may often hear or see information surrounding weight loss such as calorie deficits...
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Myth busted: why barre classes aren’t as hard as you think
When you hear ‘barre’ as someone totally new to it, what do you think? Graceful ballerinas prancing around the studio making the workout look effortless and easy… Not something for...
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10 Surprising Celebrities who LOVE Pilates
We’ve covered famous #BarreBosses and celebrity Yogis, now it’s time for Pilates to shine! Here’s 10 celebrities who have practiced, and/or swear by a Pilates workout: 1. Lady Gaga Along...