Friday - Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond

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Hi Everyone,

For my workout today I did Tracey Mallett's Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond and LOVED it (although, I think the name is kind of silly!). It was challenging to me - mostly b/c this is a different style of workout from what I'm used to doing and also b/c my flexibility just isn't what it used to be. I think Tracey did a great job with this one. The music is nice (although a bit on the soft side). I did the whole thing - even the tutorial, which was helpful to me in reminding me of good form for this style of workout. The main workout is probably around 30 min and includes a little of everything at the barre. No sustained pelvic tuck, which is important to me b/c holding that position for a long time and doing other movements with it tends to hurt my back (my arch is too flat to begin w/ and that just encourages the bad posture) I also added

on the floor work for abs and butt - and again, I was able to do the ab work - no sustained holding of a "C" curve (again, one of the bad things for my back) and some nice glute work and a bit of flexibility. This one is a winner!I'm feeling enthusiastic about my upcoming rotation! I think it will be fun for me to explore my neglected barre DVDs. I don't think I'm moving away from the Booty Barre beginner for some time - I found it pretty challenging, so I can't even imagine how her other DVD is!! I also have some neglected Core Fusion DVDs to do as well as some other misc. ones out there. I think it will be a good experiment and seems to fit w/ the winter theme of "Quiet" workouts.Ok - better get going! I'm going to walk outdoors today w/ my friend - and it is a good thing - after this weekend it is supposed to get really cold here.Oh - I'm also being assigned a nightmare project at work (I really shouldn't check my e-mail when

I'm off - it just aggravates me), so now I'm really dreading going back to it on Tuesday! I just hope the training session for this project is not Wed b/c my DD is having her teeth pulled out that day and I'm taking the day off to take her in and then spend time w/ her aftewards. Hopefully it won't be a big deal - they are baby teeth and they need to come out b/c her mouth is so crowded her adult teeth can't come in. Take care!Donna

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I have been trying to NOT look at these for fear I may like them too much LOL! I have the new Core Fusions I got with my gift card so I am hoping to give those a whirl in the upcoming week. I tried the boot camp one for the first time and OMG LOVED it! It was challenging, but not like Cathe cardio challenging so it was perfect! I also got Cathe's barre workout, I haven't tried that one yet either . I hope work doesn't become too much of a dread with the project, and DD's does well at the dentist! KASSIAwife,mother,student,kettlebellehttp://ldysolana.blogspot.com To: exercisevideos ; FitFirmies Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 7:41 AM Subject: Friday - Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond

Hi Everyone,

For my workout today I did Tracey Mallett's Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond and LOVED it (although, I think the name is kind of silly!). It was challenging to me - mostly b/c this is a different style of workout from what I'm used to doing and also b/c my flexibility just isn't what it used to be. I think Tracey did a great job with this one. The music is nice (although a bit on the soft side). I did the whole thing - even the tutorial, which was helpful to me in reminding me of good form for this style of workout. The main workout is probably around 30 min and includes a little of everything at the barre. No sustained pelvic tuck, which is important to me b/c holding that position for a long time and doing other movements with it tends to hurt my back (my arch is too flat to begin w/ and that just encourages the bad

posture) I also added

on the floor work for abs and butt - and again, I was able to do the ab work - no sustained holding of a "C" curve (again, one of the bad things for my back) and some nice glute work and a bit of flexibility. This one is a winner!I'm feeling enthusiastic about my upcoming rotation! I think it will be fun for me to explore my neglected barre DVDs. I don't think I'm moving away from the Booty Barre beginner for some time - I found it pretty challenging, so I can't even imagine how her other DVD is!! I also have some neglected Core Fusion DVDs to do as well as some other misc. ones out there. I think it will be a good experiment and seems to fit w/ the winter theme of "Quiet" workouts.Ok - better get going! I'm going to walk outdoors today w/ my friend - and it is a good thing - after this weekend it is supposed to get really cold here.Oh - I'm also being assigned a nightmare project at work (I really shouldn't check my e-mail when

I'm off - it just aggravates me), so now I'm really dreading going back to it on Tuesday! I just hope the training session for this project is not Wed b/c my DD is having her teeth pulled out that day and I'm taking the day off to take her in and then spend time w/ her aftewards. Hopefully it won't be a big deal - they are baby teeth and they need to come out b/c her mouth is so crowded her adult teeth can't come in. Take care!Donna

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Hi Donna,

It is good to hear you so enthusiastic about your workout plan!

Good luck with your project and training too, ugh. I have only gotten a couple of work-related emails this week (all on the same topic and it was easy to take care of) and one annoying phone call but was dreading worse so I can't complain. Good luck too with the teeth pulling thing, I hope it goes quickly for her!

Friday - Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond

Hi Everyone,

For my workout today I did Tracey Mallett's Booty Barre Beginners & Beyond and LOVED it (although, I think the name is kind of silly!). It was challenging to me - mostly b/c this is a different style of workout from what I'm used to doing and also b/c my flexibility just isn't what it used to be. I think Tracey did a great job with this one. The music is nice (although a bit on the soft side). I did the whole thing - even the tutorial, which was helpful to me in reminding me of good form for this style of workout. The main workout is probably around 30 min and includes a little of everything at the barre. No sustained pelvic tuck, which is important to me b/c holding that position for a long time and doing other movements with it tends to hurt my back (my arch is too flat to begin w/ and that just encourages the bad posture) I also added on the floor work for abs and butt - and again, I was able to do the ab work - no sustained holding of a "C" curve (again, one of the bad things for my back) and some nice glute work and a bit of flexibility. This one is a winner!I'm feeling enthusiastic about my upcoming rotation! I think it will be fun for me to explore my neglected barre DVDs. I don't think I'm moving away from the Booty Barre beginner for some time - I found it pretty challenging, so I can't even imagine how her other DVD is!! I also have some neglected Core Fusion DVDs to do as well as some other misc. ones out there. I think it will be a good experiment and seems to fit w/ the winter theme of "Quiet" workouts.Ok - better get going! I'm going to walk outdoors today w/ my friend - and it is a good thing - after this weekend it is supposed to get really cold here.Oh - I'm also being assigned a nightmare project at work (I really shouldn't check my e-mail when I'm off - it just aggravates me), so now I'm really dreading going back to it on Tuesday! I just hope the training session for this project is not Wed b/c my DD is having her teeth pulled out that day and I'm taking the day off to take her in and then spend time w/ her aftewards. Hopefully it won't be a big deal - they are baby teeth and they need to come out b/c her mouth is so crowded her adult teeth can't come in. Take care!Donna