Today is our second day of Barre and we’re focusing on the arms.

You can do the whole class with or without hand weights.

I’m using 2 pounds (1/2 kilo) weights the video.

Don’t worry if you don’t have hand weights, you can use soup/baked bean cans, small bottles filled with water. Or if you don’t have any of those, try a couple of books, or heavy shoes will do!

Be creative!

The most important thing is not to feel tension in the neck and shoulders.

For most of us the upper trap muscles (around the neck and shoulder area) are often tight from over use and using our devices.

Keep relaxing your shoulders down your back to prevent more tension building.

Be sure to also take a break anytime you need, or do away with the weights at any point.

You will probably find you don’t even need extra weight, just holding the arms up is enough.

As always listen to your body.

Let me know if you have any questions at all.

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Lots of love

33 Comments

Lynn Chase on January 16, 2020 at 11:32 pm

I love the exercises. Yesterday and today were especially awesome for me….Thanks so much
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- Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:30 pm
  
  Oh wonderful – I’m so glad you enjoyed them! x
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Name *klerys on January 17, 2020 at 2:30 am

Porque os videos não são legendados?
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Merle Nursten on January 17, 2020 at 4:09 am

I haven’t been able to participate in a single class because it won’t go beyond ‘I’m not a robot’ and I haven’t had any response to my messages Ma little sad…
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- Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:29 pm
  
  Hi Marele , sorry what was the problem ? Can you email me some more detail ? Em x
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Jinny on January 17, 2020 at 5:10 am

Wow what an arm workout just what I needed. Day 5 done.
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Molly on January 17, 2020 at 5:52 am

I enjoyed today’s session, I had a problem with my right hand shoulder but now the pain is subsiding. Thanks to you.
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- Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:28 pm
  
  Oh that is wonderful news! YEAH!
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Kaye Brunton on January 17, 2020 at 9:15 am

Have enjoyed the challenge of the first five days so far and look forward to each day.
Thankyou Emma.
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Marian on January 17, 2020 at 11:30 am

Day 5 check! Used no weights but still felt the work. Thank you!
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- Emma Jory on January 17, 2020 at 4:27 pm
  
  Yes it;s strong without weights actually!
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Susan Swamy on January 17, 2020 at 11:47 am

Nice
Arm n shoulder exercise
It’s relaxing !!!!!
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Tracy on January 17, 2020 at 9:09 pm

Done
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Daphney on January 17, 2020 at 9:44 pm

Arm an shoulder workout wow, I’ve enjoyed it was perfect ,thank u ,day 5 done
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Barb Faull on January 17, 2020 at 9:58 pm

Great barre exercises. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Looking forward to the yoga.
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- Emma Jory on January 18, 2020 at 4:16 am
  
  Thank you – glad you enjoyed it !
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- Emma Jory on January 18, 2020 at 4:17 am
  
  Thank you glad you’re enjoying them
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  - Patricia on January 18, 2020 at 7:14 pm
    
    Day 5 done! Good workout for thevarms! Thanks!
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Izabela on January 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

Done, great work and I now finally understand what a correct position for these exes should be.
Thank you Emma
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- Emma Jory on January 19, 2020 at 6:32 am
  
  So good it’s helped you x
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Katelyn on January 18, 2020 at 4:01 pm

Day5 done. Love the arms workout.
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Katarina on January 19, 2020 at 10:11 am

Great day 4 and 5 🙂
Today I am looking forward for 6 and 7 🙂
I am late one day but love it so far
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- Emma Jory on January 21, 2020 at 6:39 am
  
  Great well done x
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Muffet Robinson on January 19, 2020 at 2:44 pm

I’m playing catch up so have just done day 3 and tried day 4. Was only really able to do the stretch at the end of day 4 as I have tendinopathy at the back of my right knee. Now going to start day 5.
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- Emma Jory on January 21, 2020 at 6:40 am
  
  That’s ok take it easy . Just do what you can x
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Stephanie on January 20, 2020 at 6:49 am

First time doing this type of exercise and loved it.
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- Emma Jory on January 21, 2020 at 6:33 am
  
  Wonderful X
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Tamra on January 22, 2020 at 1:01 am

Completed!
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Pamela on January 30, 2020 at 10:21 pm

Quite a bit behind due to my RA but loving it on i am back on track. Cant wait to complete the next class
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Janet on April 28, 2020 at 9:25 am

Thank you just did Barre arms, loved it. Hopefully help with the bingo wings.
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- Emma Jory on April 30, 2020 at 11:34 am
  
  Oh yes great for those hehe
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Louise Kavanagh on May 19, 2020 at 3:25 am

Hi, I am alternating days with a day off in-between. This is due to OA in the knees, hands, Elbows, Wrists & shoulders as I don’t want to overdo things as that will stopme moving the day after.
Day 5 completed. Due to the Arthritis would it be possible to suggest alternative exercises sometimes?
Thanks, Louise
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- Emma Jory on May 22, 2020 at 11:12 am
  
  Great you are taking some time off if you feel pain. These are pre recorded videos so unfortunately I can’t change them in any way. But do take it easy and rest when you need to. YOu’re doing great x
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