21 Day Challenge // Day 4 – Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus

by | Jan 15, 2020 | 21 Day Pilates Barre & Yoga Challenge | 43 comments

21 Day Challenge // Day 4 – Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus

Today we switch it up to Barre!!

But before you get excited and jump into class, I’ve got a quick story for you and please read to the end of the page for some great news & tips for tomorrow’s class. 

If this is your first time trying Barre, you’re in for a treat!

It’s often described as a mix of Pilates & Ballet.

I naturally gravitated towards Barre, because I danced for from 5 – 16 years old.

You’re in good hands, (not only for Pilates, as I’ve taught that for over 19 years) but also for Barre.

I originally trained in America, where it all began and was honoured to be the first to teach Barre in Australia, in my Pilates Studio, Emergy Pilates Lounge.

I became a teacher trainer and travelled all throughout Asia and Australia training new instructors.

I’m thrilled to give you a little taster of some of the Barre exercises during the challenge.

 I know you’ll love it! 

You’ll need either a chair or bench to be able to hold the onto for balance.

Be sure to have something fixed if you feel you need more support.

FAQ’s & Update

1. Can your friends still join?
Yes of course! Anyone can join right up until the end!
As you know the class are short, and easy to fit into your life, 
Someone could join and do 3 per day to catch up easily! 
Please share this link with your friends. (copy and paste) >> JOIN 21 Day Challenge

2. I can’t get the breathing right! OR I still feel back pain?
Please watch this Facebook Live Video where I will answer your questions in a little depth.
Today’s Facebook Live

3. Great news!! You can stream to the TV!
All you need is a Chrome Cast (a small device that plugs into the back of the TV)
Then you can download an app, the one I have is called “Streamer for Chrome-cast”
It’s super simple and easy to use! I use apple phone but you can get the apps on Android as well. 
Then all you do is mirror your device! Basically whatever you have on your phone or tablet shows on the TV!
So head to your local store and get a Chrome cast – it will be perfect for the remainder of the challenge! 

As always let me know how you go.

Come on over and check in on Facebook or on the comments on the site.

See you on the Mat!

Em

xo

PS: For tomorrow’s barre class you can use small 1 pound hand weights. This is optional as you will still get a good workout without weights.

If you don’t have hand weights approx you can use small water bottles filled with water, soup or baked bean cans!

Be creative!

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43 Comments

  1. cdb16e6f25b2cc71ee981b1a219a11cd?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Teresa Welland on April 29, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Just finished Day 4
    Thank you but OUCH!

    Obviously need to do this more often.

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on April 30, 2020 at 11:33 am

      yes its good to keep doing it! A good ouch! haha

      Reply
  2. bd6fdb85e3913a99d78b6303d823efb4?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    maya on April 24, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    totally enjoying the classes , Emma is a great instructor, wonderful explanations , clearly spoken love her voice

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on April 25, 2020 at 7:02 am

      Thank you so much for your lovely feedback xxx

      Reply
  3. d7a88c0b920202a4177ae0cf5e7f92f9?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    alejandra on April 23, 2020 at 12:41 am

    day 4 is wondeful! i love to feel my legs stronger!

    Reply
  4. b04c3ed5f1e6b8c07c657f98d99fe267?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Ru on April 19, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Loved that session although my legs burned!!!!

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on April 20, 2020 at 6:38 am

      yes its normal …thats ok good for you ! haha

      Reply
  6. a1f3d01df65deeb7a8df49b90d72cbd2?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Annette Scott on January 23, 2020 at 11:50 am

    So up to day 4 done, might try a few more later to try to catch up, it great leg workout

    Reply
  7. e507ead48cd93b9fd628c65ae7f28601?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Tamra on January 22, 2020 at 12:37 am

    Day 4 done yesterday, I just remembered to post! I really like this barre routine. I have some catching up to do!

    Reply
  8. f354ab16368c4c886c679e8d5e693e35?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Izabela on January 18, 2020 at 11:10 am

    Done.
    Burning and shaky legs.
    It feels good though.
    See you tomorrow.

    Reply
  9. bf43a62e29a705413400ccaa4d10ad5a?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Katelyn on January 17, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    Day 4 done. Unable to do the ‘stilletto” as i injured my ankle. Have to skip that part. Good work out for the legs.

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      Ok hope you get better soon! yes take it easy! x

      Reply
  10. 8ee61ae7d4fe0634e1b588f16895f393?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Patricia Alonso Sanchez on January 17, 2020 at 4:42 am

    Done with day 4!

    Reply
  11. c5d29796ff9a02ab23f22465fe14b519?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Raluca on January 16, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    Day 3 done! I loved it. Thank you

    Reply
  12. 1518bb350f9988f8d05b9c4df6a36095?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Eleanor on January 16, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Great workout today (4)

    Reply
  13. 9f49ddb1f5e6b3aedaf6a84b79358896?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Miti Zala on January 16, 2020 at 4:35 pm

    Wow… the day 4 was amazing. My legs were trembling. It was certainly painful but after the session, legs feel so light.
    Thank you so much!! Can’t wait for the day 5!!

    Reply
  14. 437ff6c20206a4af7a6f8d8d740b1d1a?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Gauri Samant on January 16, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Day 4 done

    Reply
  15. 348bb1e5ec8cce5ca495c9263b323c0a?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Marian on January 16, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Day 4 check!!

    Reply
  16. 5b6dabf71800153f70badef0a93d7a33?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Vanda Almeida on January 16, 2020 at 9:50 am

    Just completed day 4
    Enjoying barre but legs burning
    Let s go

    Reply
  17. d0dcf6ffe84f4f6af9c75ab6ee3a7d73?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Tracy Hadley-Lawrance on January 16, 2020 at 9:07 am

    Really enjoying this, new to pilates, feeling hood

    Reply
  18. 6d806344f1d8be0880cf4b2c194dd4f3?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Sandra on January 16, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Thanks for day 4 I want to ask if you can do for one day just core exercise please

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      These are pre recorded videos so I can’t change them sorry. However there will be more core coming. Did you see the extra core focused class I send in Day 2? You might like that one! it’s quite tough!

      Reply
  19. ac3339cc310636e15d281b35966ac0fa?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Paula on January 16, 2020 at 8:05 am

    Good leg workout. Great challenge for my balance

    Reply
  20. 2c61172da92befb6747e091bc10aae12?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Tina on January 16, 2020 at 6:03 am

    Hi! Can I do barre sessions if I have slight reduction in space between the medial compartment of both the knee joints. I am a 42 years old.
    I have been practicing yoga since 2 years now .

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Hi yes of course you can. These are great for the knees. If you just be mindful of your form all will be great and help your knee. x

      Reply
  21. c84867e530feb9e2ccafa403251434e3?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Molly on January 16, 2020 at 5:14 am

    Thanks I received.

    Already done with it.

    My knees, hip and thigh exercise.

    Enjoyed it

    Good day

    Molly

    Reply
  22. df2f8a35bac6966ed31a005f5e43bde1?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Susan Swamy on January 16, 2020 at 5:13 am

    Knees are burning!!!!!
    Something different I got to learn
    Thank u so much Emma

    It was a wonderful experience with Barre

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      My pleasure – so glad you’re enjoying it x

      Reply
      • 3599a851c1aa5ab275e1d4bf27988939?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
        Fay on January 31, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        I have super noisy, crunchy knees, maltracking patellae. Always sore with lunges etc. I really want to keep doing barre & the knee strengthening will be so good for me. I’m thinking of doing very small movements (tiny plies) with a small hip turn out only? Thank you x

        Reply
        • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
          Emma Jory on February 2, 2020 at 5:32 pm

          YEs good idea,keep in parallel should help the knees. Also use the ball.to hold connection and work more inner thighs x

          Reply
  23. bf479395e95f5e7cc48641e84b42e325?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Jinny on January 16, 2020 at 5:09 am

    That was an awesome work, that my legs where even shaking. Day 4 done and dusted.

    Reply
  24. 270acfb9caf6e04e69b0496aff1aac67?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Shamim Khan on January 16, 2020 at 2:44 am

    Hi, can I check if these videos for the 21 day challenge will still be accessible after the 21 days is over so that we can revisit the videos?

    Reply
    • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Samimm=, they will be kept inside my online pilates studio, which you can join anytime. it is a monthly or annual subscription that is going to be offered at a special rate to you after the challenge, as a little treat. Its a great way to continue your momentum as i not only have the 21 day classes but lots of others and I support you along the way. Here is the info if you’d like to check it out. http://www.thecorefitclub.com em x

      Reply
  25. b01c5918cd20790211b102ab56f8a225?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Ana on January 16, 2020 at 12:18 am

    Woo huh definitely I’m not a ballerina, is hard but I could do it yess… Thank you

    Reply
  26. d189f2b49f8126f0361b2f1412067cdb?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Kristy on January 15, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    Oh my legs are going to sore today – thank you!

    Reply
  27. 971738f5dcecf442d2f2e998dfbc941f?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
    Tracy on January 15, 2020 at 10:13 pm

    Getting tough now. Day 4 done

    Reply
    • a1f3d01df65deeb7a8df49b90d72cbd2?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
      Annette Scott on March 26, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Great day 4 thanks

      Reply
      • 84c4820ade08fea89c5c6b529ee66cb5?s=80&d=mm&r=g 21 Day Challenge // Day 4 - Intro to the Barre: Leg Focus
        Emma Jory on April 3, 2020 at 4:17 am

        Thanks for the update! Good job

        Reply

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