BARRE-ING IT ALL
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a ballerina, barre might be the perfect workout for you. With classes and studios popping up across the country, barre is trending. You don’t need the grace of a dancer to get the most out of this ballet-inspired workout.
WHAT IS IT?
Derived from ballet, barre focuses on flexibility, strength, and toning. Students learn common ballet poses and do low-impact movements that burn fat and strengthen the smaller muscles that are often missed in strength training and cardio routines. Routines can range from using weights to relying solely on the body, while adaptations in barre can be more complex. For example, barre high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines the muscle-sculpting capabilities of barre with the calorie-torching efforts of HIIT. Anyone can incorporate a barre routine into their fitness regimen. However, there are some demographics that can benefit most from a barre-style workout. Because barre involves low-impact moves, it’s great for women who are pregnant, people with arthritis, and those just dipping their toes into the world of fitness. The injury risk with barre is low, and those who struggle with balance will see an improvement. Additionally, most moves within a barre routine involve progressions, so if a position becomes too strenuous, students can scale back to a lower progression. WHO SHOULD DO IT?
WHAT’S THE DOWNSIDE?
Despite barre’s ability to tone and shape with precision, there are some limits. Those looking to lose weight will not find the results they crave from barre. Likewise, if you are living with diabetes or other chronic conditions where cardiovascular workouts are ideal, barre isn’t the best choice. However, like most fitness routines, barre is a great workout to weave into your regimen. For example, rather than relying on it for weight loss, use it to boost your stability and strength for other workouts. The beauty of a barre workout is that it’s flexible. Find a routine and style that is best for you and be prepared for how amazing your muscles will feel. (Once the burn fades away, of course.)
SECRET TIPS FOR SOME STELLAR GARDENING THIS SEASON
You may have noticed #MoveInMay trending on various social media platforms this month. This hashtag has been gaining traction over the last couple of years. It stems from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, which dubbed May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Participating is easy; you just have to set aside some time to focus on being active and healthier. Here at Greeley Endodontics, we couldn’t think of a better way to #MoveInMay than to get out in your garden and get your hands a little dirty. To that end, here at a few secret tips to help get your garden looking the best it has ever been! NEWSPAPER If you lay several sheets of newsprint over the soil and cover them with mulch, you’ll notice that they help
retain moisture while suffocating weeds. You can also use newspaper to ripen end- of-season tomatoes by wrapping them in a couple of sheets once you pick them off the vine. After wrapping the tomatoes with newspaper, store them in an airtight container in a dark cabinet or closet, checking every few days. ALUMINUM FOIL You can also mix strips of aluminum foil with mulch to keep bugs away. The foil will also reflect sunshine back on the plants, which encourages growth. BANANA PEELS You can keep those pesky aphids off your rose bushes by burying dried or cut up banana peels an inch or two deep around the base of the plant. Be sure not to plant whole peels, as they will attract animals that will dig around the base of your bushes.
TEA Sprinkle new or used tea leaves around ferns and acid-loving plants and cover with mulch; when you water, nutrients from the tea will release into the soil. You can also use brewed tea (cold, please) to water your ferns and acid-loving plants (like hydrangeas) for luscious-looking leaves. FRUIT If you want more butterflies in your garden, place overripe bananas or other fruit on a raised platform. Be sure they’re above head level and not centrally located because they will also draw bees and wasps. Also, be sure you bring the food indoors before sunset to avoid unwanted hungry critters.
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