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Bringing Back Barre3 + Why I ‘Quit’ BBG

written by Parita 8 Comments

As a mom, getting into an exercise groove is much harder than I anticipated it would be.  I used to be one of those early morning workout people.  Up before the sun, ready to go!  While I can’t say that’s me anymore, I hope to get back to AM workouts one day  (when K regularly sleeps in until at least 6 am!).  Currently, I’m in a season of life where it’s all about collective movement and fitting in what I can when I can.  And not beating myself up when I can’t (this is key!).

With that being said, I am trying to be more intentional about the kind of workouts I do.  With exercise being my ‘me time’ and an opportunity for me to destress, I want what I do to reflect how I feel.  And that is why I’m bringing back Barre3 online workouts.  After having Kaiden (and being cleared to work out again), Barre3 was the only thing that got me out of bed.  It was the only workout that left me feeling good not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.  I also love how it incorporates functional movements as well as cardio, strength, and stretching.  I’m only a few days into it and already sore…those shakes and quakes are something I tell you!

Barre3 Online

If you’re interested in trying out Barre3 online, here’s a give $10, get $10 code.  And if you want to read more about why I love it so much, check out these posts – 7 Reasons Why Barre3 Online is a Great Option for Moms and 5 Reasons to Try Barre3 Online.

Ok, now on to why I ‘quit’ BBG (for now at least)…

BBG is a great workout system.  There’s no doubt about that.  If you commit, you will see results.  I certainly felt stronger and saw more definition in my legs, arms, and stomach area (I just can’t call it abs…because I’m so far from that!).  The first time around, I got to week 5 (out of 12).  The second time around (I started all over again), I got to week 9.

When I think back on my BBG workouts, the things I stopped enjoying included always working out by myself, the intensity of the workouts, and how monotonous they got to be after a while.  So here’s the thing, I get that it’s only 28 minutes (in theory), they’re meant to be intense (that’s the whole point), and you’re supposed to build your strength from week 1 to 12.  I get it all, but for me at this point in my life, BBG just isn’t working.  So instead of doing it for the sake of doing it and finishing, I decided to ‘quit’ and say goodbye for now.  I may pick it back up again at some point, but for now it’s Barre3, some wogging (walking + jogging), and Soul Cycle (still once a week when possible).  Oh and lots of good old movement, which Kaiden ensures I get on the daily!

Overall, if I had to share one piece of insight I’ve learned in my own journey, I’d say this – do what makes you feel good because that’s what you’ll stick with through all of the ups and downs of…well, life!  Don’t do something just because someone else is doing it.  Do it for you!  If you enjoy Barre, do that.  If you like HIIT workouts, give BBG a try.  If you’re a runner, stick with that.  It’s good to try new things (all about that!), but at the end of the day, go with what you love.  And remember, every little bit of movement adds up!

*Stepping off soap box…*

So tell me, what’s your preferred workout?  What do you always go back to?

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Written on November 15, 2018 Related:Fitness, motherhood

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  1. Pinkey says

    November 15, 2018 at 5:40 am

    Love your perspective!

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  2. Aditi says

    November 15, 2018 at 5:50 am

    I like to work out in the gym with weights… Strength training gives me a high. But after ishanvi was born… Though I have been regular with my workouts I m losing weight really slow. I think I have to start a diet plan.. Coz just exercising is not working for this Mamma anymore… Aah I miss the good old days when I cud eat what I want n just burn it in the gym. Well.. Not anymore. 😞

    Aditi
    http://Www.sosaree.in

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  3. Salma says

    November 15, 2018 at 7:23 am

    I agree, you have to do something you enjoy and makes you feel good otherwise it won’t happen.

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  4. Krystal says

    November 15, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    I’ve tried both BBG and BodyBoss Method (they’re both very similar) and while I like the works out I don’t like that I’m looking at a piece of paper. I feel like I have to pause constantly to see what the next move is. I prefer either videos or studio classes where I’m following along with someone.

    I do want to finish either BBG or BodyBoss at least once in my life though.I did spend money on it after all!

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  5. Valenica Abbott says

    November 15, 2018 at 9:47 pm

    I have a doubt I started with the first week and the truth is that I do not take seven minutes to make each circuit, in fact the two circuits I did in 13 minutes or so, I did almost followed because I already have some resistance, you think it is bad ?

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  6. Catherine R. Valerio says

    December 3, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    BBG is awesome but you have to be regular, anyways great thoughts

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  7. Cristina Olivia says

    December 4, 2018 at 6:32 am

    Excellent and enlightening post, I enjoyed reading it with a cup of coffee.

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  8. Dirk Tiu says

    December 10, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    Interesting read. I have the same thoughts about BBG as well.
    Dirk Tiu recently posted…Can Workout Supplements Enhance Athletic Performance?My Profile

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