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
Em
xo
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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
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
Thank you just did Barre arms, loved it. Hopefully help with the bingo wings.
Oh yes great for those hehe
Quite a bit behind due to my RA but loving it on i am back on track. Cant wait to complete the next class
Completed!
First time doing this type of exercise and loved it.
Wonderful X
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.
That’s ok take it easy . Just do what you can x
Great day 4 and 5 🙂
Today I am looking forward for 6 and 7 🙂
I am late one day but love it so far
Great well done x
Day5 done. Love the arms workout.
Done, great work and I now finally understand what a correct position for these exes should be.
Thank you Emma
So good it’s helped you x
Great barre exercises. Thoroughly enjoyed them. Looking forward to the yoga.
Thank you – glad you enjoyed it !
Thank you glad you’re enjoying them
Day 5 done! Good workout for thevarms! Thanks!
Arm an shoulder workout wow, I’ve enjoyed it was perfect ,thank u ,day 5 done
Done
Nice
Arm n shoulder exercise
It’s relaxing !!!!!
Day 5 check! Used no weights but still felt the work. Thank you!
Yes it;s strong without weights actually!
Have enjoyed the challenge of the first five days so far and look forward to each day.
Thankyou Emma.
I enjoyed today’s session, I had a problem with my right hand shoulder but now the pain is subsiding. Thanks to you.
Oh that is wonderful news! YEAH!
Wow what an arm workout just what I needed. Day 5 done.
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…
Hi Marele , sorry what was the problem ? Can you email me some more detail ? Em x
Porque os videos não são legendados?
I love the exercises. Yesterday and today were especially awesome for me….Thanks so much
Oh wonderful – I’m so glad you enjoyed them! x