Barretend Buffalo

Do we offer barre classes for beginners? We don’t have a barre classes JUST for beginners. What we do have is modifications for beginners. Our jobs as teachers is to make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable doing their barre workout. ... There is always an alternative, the option to go at your own pace, to not use bands or weights...we are here to help you get through that first workout (or if your getting back to working out after a very long time). Find your balance at the barre at Www.Barretendbuffalo.com

Our next running group starts April 7th! There will be two different groups this time. Beginner running group - start by learning to run a mile! At the end of the 10 weeks the group will run a 5k!... Focused on your 5k. Work on your 5k pace and start adding miles beyond a 5k (you must have running experience for this group). Don’t forget - The first week is all about learning. You will learn about the proper gear (socks and sneakers) from @runnersroost. Carrie will also meet with the group to talk about all the details as far as the schedule (Wednesday evening and Sunday morning) how the running plan works and how you will stay in communication with the group. During that first week Carrie will host a running workshop with strength exercises and stretches just for runners! Both memberships include one class at Barretend every week. Also included - Barretend running swag and my favorite part, @paualsdonuts on race day! Sign up on at www.barretendbuffalo.com !

Hellllloooooooo NT. We are on track to open 4/7!!! This is sneaking up so soon and I can not wait to have Barre classes overlooking the water! We have an amazing PRESALE offer for our NEW students. 30 days of unlimited classes for $30. This will activate the day we open and run for 30 days. ... When you sign up you will receive a BINGO board that you can work on during your 30 days. After you checked off all the boxes, you will be entered into a drawing for some amazing prizes!!!! To purchase go to www.barretendbuffalo.com under the pricing tab. All current students can also play bingo and for my loyal barre(tenders) I am bringing back the 2 year auto pay anniversary deal. First month, $49 every additional month, $89 for UNLIMITED classes at both locations (and zoom). Must commit to three months and can cancel anytime after. Find your balance at the barre with us... on the water!!

We have been behind the scenes working on our chair barre class. This class will be offered on Saturday’s from 11am-11:45, starting March 20th! Christine is one of our new teachers at Barre(tend) in Allentown. She is a PTA at PRN PT & OT doing home care physical therapy. ... Christine wanted to teach chair barre class because she has a passion to help the older population stay healthy and have fun doing it. By teaching this class she is able to help seniors as well as pregnant or postpartum women, and those with injuries that restrict their mobility. Let’s give Christine a warm barre(tend) welcome!

Is there someone you instantly thought of when you learned about The Balance Project? Someone who is going through a hardship right now that you would love to share this opportunity with? You can nominate someone by tagging them below or send @barretend or @evolvewitherika a DM and let us know why you are nominating them. ... We will announce the two Scholarships winners on Sunday 1/10.

Finding Balance in 2021 is not just with workouts and nutrition. There is also the ever-popular term, self-care. Sometimes due to everything else we have going on, that seems so overwhelming in itself. ... Self-care can mean so many different things to different people. I think of it as extras you can do (daily or weekly) to make you feel just as good about yourself as a workout or eating a well-balanced meal. Taking care of your skin and seeing results Rolling your sore muscles after working out all week Drinking tea and using that to unwind and just be present Learning more about your flow and how to embrace your energetic cycle We have 4 different Guests lined up, a new topic every week. We are going to learn more about all the above but which topic do you think you have the most opportunity with? The Balance Project, Day 1 starts, 1/11/2021!

If you didn’t have any roadblocks, what would your ideal workout out week look like? Take a few minutes and write down your dream weekly workout plan based on what your ultimate wellness/fitness goals are. Looking at your plan.. How many days of workouts did you pick? What kind of workouts are these? ... Are they ALL the same intensity level? How many days off did you plan in? Did you include any self care (walking, rolling, stretching, writing in a journal) If you didn’t plan days off, why not? How long can you confidently say you could sustain that dream workout plan? Staying motivated, staying safe (free from injury) staying on track for achieving your goal.. @evolvewitherika and I are so excited to continue to share more information on, The Balance Project, 2021. A 4 week program that focuses on balancing workouts and nutrition with a focus on self awareness, sustainability and learning what works best for YOU.

Immense clarity on the things in your life that support or distract from your personal & unique balance. Empowered to create your own rules for what balance means to you in your daily life. Confident in your ability to recycle our process and continue making choices that help you feel your best beyond our 4 weeks together. ... You aren’t just paying for a 4-week program! We are teaching you, not telling you what to do. We start THIS Monday (presale price until Friday). Workouts, stretching, nutrition guidance and an amazing line up of Guests to make you feel BALANCED! @stretchdoutbuff @nickelcityskinspa @intimacyalive @cupofcommunitea

We have a beautiful room available to rent right in Barre(tend)! A spacious room with a closet, window, new flooring and fresh paint. This is a shared workspace model, so you will be working alongside a Barre studio, Assisted Stretch Therapy Office and a Massage Therapy Office. There is plenty of on street parking options with a close walk to a separate door so your clients can maneuver to your business with ease. ... If your business was displaced due to Covid please reach out to me and let me help you get back doing what you love. email Megan at barretendbuffalo.com

I used to be the girl that would seek out nutrition challenges and CRUSH them. 21 day challenge? Perfect. 30 day cleanse? No problem. I would THRIVE in the structure and be incredibly disciplined until the challenge ended. What happens for most of us at the end of a challenge on day 22? Day 31? Has it helped you to continue with habits & behaviors that are actually bringing you closer to how you want to feel? Or is the drastic change and strict guidelines causing massive re...bound? For me, this ALL IN/ALL OUT pattern with my nutrition & lifestyle felt like I was living two different lives: periods of extreme self discipline or extreme indulgence. It took YEARS for me to make the connection: every restriction led to a rebound. I was signing up for restriction when what I really craved was BALANCE. Anyone else ping pong between these extremes? Stay tuned to learn more about The BALANCE PROJECT 2021: a completely new 4 week program that focuses on creating balance through self care, nutrition, and movement. Let’s ditch the New Year/New YOU nonsense and focus on self awareness, sustainability and learning how to build habits that will best serve YOU.

Spend 45 minutes with Mary on Christmas Eve (at 9am) getting that booty ready for Santa. Christmas playlist is done and ready to GO!... Sign up on the barre(tend) app or website!

12 days of giveaways, GIVEAWAY! Day 10! Where are my enterpeuners?!... Tag an entrepreneur in your life that could really spend some time getting all the stress and tension worked out of their body!!!! Jocelyn, owner of @stretchdoutbuff is donating a customized 40 minute, one on one, stretch therapy session. Not only will this help improve range of motion throughout the body, it will also provide additional benefits such as... better sleep increased blood flow improve posture help reduce stress levels Drawing announced tomorrow!

It’s a -neck gaiter -tube top -mini skirt -headband... -face mask It’s whatever you want it to be, and you can get one if you come to a zoom or in person class, 12/21-12/31!!! Sign up on our Barre(tend) app or website!

A community of humans just like you seeking to create balance in their body & life. 3 Movement classes per week with Barre(tend) (virtual or in person) and 1 stretching & mobility class with @stretchdoutbuff Tools & Resources to address the biggest ... challenges we face in creating balance: Awareness, Convenience, and Dealing with Roadblocks. 40+ page meal guide we will reference for quick tips & tools to prep, plan your week workbook to guide you through the program with areas for tracking, reflection, and more deep diving. Other info sheets & resources to support Weekly content & homework designed to help you build awareness & gain clarity on the daily actions that are supporting or distracting form balance in nutrition, movement, and self care. Weekly Coffee Hour Q&A - Connect with us each week in a loosely- guided conversation about the week, receive support, and ask questions. Guidance & support from an experienced advisory board in areas of Nutrition, Movement, and Mindset/Self Care. See more

Day 9! Before we start a new week, snag a pic planking with your pet (or baby) (or anything cute) and post/tag us. All entries get entered to win a $50 gift card to @revamped.ny ... Make sure you like/follow their page! (This basset was not interested in being moved to plank with me)

I thought the more calories I burned, the harder I could sweat, the more often I laced up for a run, the happier I would be with my body. I’d get 2 workouts in a day. Run a few more miles after class. Get up earlier and run before a class. It didn’t matter how my body felt. I was sore, exhausted and limping and would still set the alarm for the next morning’s workout. Every. Day. None of this got me to where I wanted to be. I wasn’t any thinner. I wasn’t any happier. I was ...just exhausted and punishing my body. I’ve learned about balance since that time. It’s ok to take a rest day. It’s ok to sleep in every so often and have a slow morning with the family. One workout counts, and so does your mental health and energy. Take care of yourself this year. Really, take care of that one body you were given. It may give you more energy for the more important things in your life. Love, Meredith

12 days of giveaways. GIVEAWAY! Day 8 @laceandleisure has donated not one, but two of my FAV fleece lined hoodies (one is sized for our curvy ladies too). Comfy, cute and COZY!!! You get one and a friend gets one. ... How do you get entered to win? Simple. Bring a friend to barre anytime this week. Sign up and send me a screen shot. It can be a new barre(tend) friend or someone you take classes regularly with.

12 days of giveaways, GIVEAWAYS!! Last Day, day 12 I’ve had so much fun giving out gifts everyday!!!! I hope over the past 12 days you have discovered some amazing local businesses and maybe you were one of the lucky winners! ... On the last day, @fairycakesbuffalo is donating a gingerbread kit that you can pick up and make at home! What’s your favorite Barretend memory? Make me laugh, make me cry. All entries get entered to win! Let’s have some fun with this (keep it appropriate, lol) Bonus entry if you can guess which student I am directing that comment to specifically

Are you all IN or all OUT with fitness? Can you NOT get motivated unless there is a prize or you are declared the winner? Why does winning a T-shirt motivate you more than following a fitness plan that works best for your body? ... Have you ever checked in with yourself when you are in the heat of a challenge? Are you working out safely? Are you seeing positive results? Is your driving force winning or achieving a personal goal? What did you learn after the challenge was done? Was it something you can do ongoing, or will you likely fall off and consequently take an extended time off period? Sure, challenges are fun, we have all done them and sometimes they are a great kick start to a goal. But, if that is the only way you can commit maybe it is time we look at why and how we can fix that. Starting Monday, January 4th, @evolvewitherika and I will be sharing, The Balance Project, 2021. A 4 week program that focuses on balancing workouts and nutrition with a focus on self awareness, sustainability and learning what works best for YOU.

12 days of giveaways.GIVEAWAY! Day 7 How many classes have you taken to date at Barre(tend)?! ... Check on our new app screen shot it post it on your story and tag us Get entered to win an amazing sore muscle bath soak from @thebathestore! Additional Barre(tend) swag prize for the human with the highest number of classes!!!!!

I refound this quote today and coincidentally today was the first day I was able to run in 9 days. I know that doesn’t sound like much, but I also just came off a 215 day running streak. Yes, streak - did not miss a day for 215 days!! I fell and heard a loud snap around my foot/ankle area. I was terrified to even look at my foot, fearful I would see something poking out. Luckily, it wasn't broken, it just needed time to heal and rest. Rest as an instructor doesn’t work... very well, but I definitely had to take it down a notch and couldn’t run. Besides a tap lift I had limited barre moves I could do. Very quickly, this minor foot injury reminded me that we are so lucky we get the choice to move our body everyday! We certainly don't have to, but we can!! Some days we need more motivation than others. To get to class, to get that run in, to do anything physical. Maybe the next time you want to cancel your class because you had a rough day, or you just want to continue binge watching Schitt’s Creek, think about how lucky we are that we CAN move and the difference between not wanting and not being able to. Today is a BEAUTIFUL day, did you GET to work out yet today?

Find your balance at the barre. What does that mean . It means sometimes after a really long day you need to unwind with a spritzer and a workout. . It means you are a little nervous to try Rated R Barre and a drink will help you relax and have fun. ... It means your workout class, with your friends, could be your only social time (now a days) and staying a few minutes before or after class to chat and enjoy a drink sounds really appealing. That bar at the barre is back open!

Women Supporting Women (not just a hashtag) one of the things I am very passionate about at Barretend is partnering with other businesses to create AMAZING events. If you are a new business looking to get exposure I would love to help you by either planning an event together, putting material in my studio or offering a space to rent to have your own event. Some of our previous events have included, cupcake decorating, bullet journal workshops, nutrition seminars, belly da...ncing, henna, braid bars, medium/psychic galleries, pop up shops and a farmers market. I would love to get creative with you and plan an event to help grow both of our businesses. As Brene Brown would say, We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to (Not my precious dog, but @mabel_thebully attended one barre class and stole my heart)

Mom’s Group and Classes Having a new baby changes everything, including your schedule. Fitting in those workouts before or after work isn't quite as easy anymore. Add in mom guilt for being away any additional time and before you know it, it has been weeks and months before you took time out for yourself. Being a stay at home mom and getting in a workout can be just as hard. Maybe you also are looking more for that connection with other moms, you know.adult conversati...on. The days can be so long and lonely. Getting out for that 45-60 minute class or walk with a group can be a game changer. November 1st starts our 4th Mom’s Group. We offer 4 classes weekly that you can bring your baby to, or come alone and enjoy YOU time. Not only are we working out as a group, we are forming a community of support and friendship. This is not a weight loss challenge, nor do we talk about that. Monday and Tuesday 7:30pm-8:15, Mom’s Night Out (babies always welcome) 3354 Delaware Ave, Kenmore Thursdays 10:3am-11:30, Stroller Barre at Delaware Park (bundle up, we do this in the snow too) Saturdays 10:15am-11:00, Bring your Baby to Barre at Barretend, in Allentown. 5 pack - $30 10 pack -$60 Drop in $7 Sign up on the mindbody app!

Rated R Barre If you can get into this waitlisted class, expect explicit music, a black light, a new dance routine every week and lots of laughs. Not to mention an AMAZING workout. Mary teaches this class on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30pm-8:15 at Barretend AND the bar will be open for your favorite flavor spritzer! ... Want to get a group of friends together to learn a routine to your favorite song? Send us a DM and we will make it happen. Great way to kick off a Birthday or Bachelorette weekend! Disclaimer - I do not own the rights to this music.

Barre. Brunch. Braids. Battlestar Galactica. (jk, had to throw that in) A week from today we are back at Hartmans Distilling! We will be outside for this event BUT don’t worry about the fall weather because we will be in a heated tent!! After a 40 minute barre class we will enjoy brunch and you can get a braid or shimmers with braid babes (additional cost). ... After you sign up, email [email protected] with your menu choice. Sign up on the mindbody app!

We are over a month into our Beginner Running Group and here is what some of our ladies have to say! I am so proud of this group and can not wait for race day! Running has always been something I have done, but never truly knew what I was doing when it came to preparation and stretching. This group has given me the tools to increase my flexibility, endurance and overall skill. Carrie is a wonderful teacher too! -Maragaret This group has been the best way for me to sta...rt running. The group is so supportive and Carrie really pushes us to succeed - Julie If you told me a month ago that I would have a run a mile nonstop I wouldn’t have believed you. But thanks to, barre to run we just did! I’m so grateful for this group and all the effort Megan put into planning it! I never realized the importance of good running sneakers, stretching techniques and much more. Here’s to being able to run a 5K because now I know from Carrie's training that I will be able to! - Natalie If you are already a runner and looking for company, we do that too! Shoot us a message for the details!

Another Boozy brunch at the barre! Join us Saturday, October 24 at 10 am with Barretend Buffalo ! Class starts at 10 am. ... Brunch will be served after. Cost is $25. Sign up at barretendbuffalo.com. #hartmansdistilling

Come learn everyone’s favorite dance routine during Halloween... Michael Jackson’s Thriller! Tovah will walk you thru (step by step)the choreography for the routine. No dance experience required! Want to have your zombie makeup done for the occasion? We can help you with that too! ... Sign up on the mindbody app! October 23, 7:30pm at 516 Franklin.

Barre on your Break. If you aren’t an early morning person and your nights get too busy we offer an afternoon express class! Both classes are from 12:15-12:45....perfect for that break from work or just a break in your day! Mary has a sweat sesh in Tonawanda (on Tuesday’s) which consists of ... 7 exercises, 6 rounds, 30 seconds each, with a 10 second rest. On Thursday’s we are at Barretend. We move quickly from one body part to another so we can get a full body workout, complete in 30 minutes. Bring your mat and light weights to class and see just how fast 30 minutes can go by! Sign up on the MINDBODY app!

Barre Arms What started as a once a week class has grown and is now on the schedule 4 times a week!!! Tovah took her own spin on this class, making it dancy and just as cool as we would expect from her. She has been teaching this class outside all summer and this week it will go inside at Barretend (grab your spot ASAP because this will be a sell out) at 9am on Saturday’s.... This class is also offered on Saturday mornings at 8am, Wednesday’s (outside) at 4:15pm and Thursday’s at 9am. We work your bi’s, tri’s, shoulders, chest and back. Sometimes we do arm work at the barre and incorporate your lower body with some pliés and squats. If you are worried about 45 minutes of ALL arms, use water bottles as weights or skip the weights - you will still feel the burn and leave with jello arms! Sign up on the MINDBODY app!