February Challenge
28 Days of Barre
Welcome to The February Challenge, where you are going to commit to completing one video a day, dedicating time for yourself. It's not about wearing yourself out over the month. Instead, you will build a healthy habit/routine of movement, a better focus on form and, of course, improved fitness, strength and mobility.
Each day is planned out for you but you can switch things up. Just do something. If you're too tired, you can go for a walk, or even start a shorter video - you'd be surprised about what you can achieve once you commit to start. After you complete each video, you can make a note on how you felt and track your progress.
Order does not matter. My programming is a guide. You don't have to do each day in a row. Here are some ways you can customise it:
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If you plan on attending a live class, you can do that instead of a video.
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For example, if you want to do Wednesday's workout on Monday because it suits you better, then you can do that and tick it off. It doesn't matter that you're not completing workouts in order.
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If you want to go for a run (or other exercise) instead of a video, you can note that in the tracker. It is a barre challenge but I understand you do other things too.
Note: Things happen, schedules change and last minute plans come up. You can take longer than 28 days to complete this if you want. It will not expire. Instead of skipping a workout, you can always take a day to do a different activity and pick up where you left off.
Formally join the challenge and track your challenge progress here.
If none of these videos suit you (e.g. time constraints), head to the bottom to the quick wins section.
Week 2
Day 8: Monday Burn
Goal: Take what you learned last week and keep your form at the front of your mind. Let's get another week under our belt!
If you're short on time hit up the shorter video.
*Always feel free to take a Live Class if there's one on
Recommended:
Thighs, Glutes & Core
If short on time:
Lower Body Barre with Abs
Day 9: Core & Oblique Class
Goal: Another challenge for the core and obliques. Remember to put your mind into the muscle. We want a nice activated core at all times. Constantly think about your belly button being pulled to your spine. If you find it hard to engage your core, make your movements smaller.
*Always feel free to take a Live Class if there's one on.
Recommended:
Core & Oblique Controlled Class
If Short on Time
Core & Oblique Controlled Class - Pregnancy Safe.
Day 10: Mid Week Burn
Goal: A full class here so let's pace ourselves and work on form to get our max burn. If you're short on time you can take the shorter class.
Recommended:
Glutes, Legs & Obliques
If short on time:
Leg & Glute Burn Express With Abs
Day 11: Brief Upper Body Blast
Goal: We are going to give the legs a break and focus on the upper body. Grab your cans and get ready for little movements that are going to get the shakes going. Remember core control is key here. And keep your shoulders drawing down your back. Mind into the muscle and tryyyyy not to drop the arms until I tell you. Pretend I can see you!😉