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What BarreAmped® Will Teach You

“We’re not smoke and mirrors, we’re not fluff, we’re not 5, 6, 7, 8.” So what are we? Here’s what our founder Suzanne Bowen has…

Black Friday Sale

Our already lowered and accessible prices will be even lower for four days only! Save 20% on all BarreAmped® instructor courses November 29 – December…

Barreamped® Foundations Bundle includes Fundamentals of Barre, Spine + Core Anatomy, BarreAmped® Level 1

We’ve Made a Few Changes

BarreAmped® is now accessible to more people and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! Today, we’re unveiling new pricing and processes…

Why We Love: Standing Foldover with Turnout

Long lines at the ballet barre are a staple of barre fitness. And this exercise is a BarreAmped® favorite for so many reasons. Here are…

Can You Build Muscle with Barre?

“Okay, but … are you building muscle?” Believe it or not, we get this question A LOT. It could be from experienced barre-goers, newbies to…

Why We Love: Pretzel

Pretzel is a classic barre exercise that most people love to hate. But we love it for so many reasons! Here are just a few…

What to Do When Your Client Has Zero Body Awareness

Let’s be honest, some people got it and some people don’t. Body awareness, that is. And that’s ok! Some people understand what an instructor means…

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Vol. 14

Vibey beats to keep your mind connected to your movement in your next 45 minute barre class. Follow our latest playlist on Spotify or use…

Did I Do Enough?

So many people are still in the mindset that if they’re not sweating or breathless for half or all of their class then they’re not…

Why We Love: Under Barre with Ball Under Sacrum

Engaging the core muscles while on the back in a neutral spine is part of our ‘Under Barre’ work in BarreAmped®. Many years ago, after…

There’s Nothing Boring About the Basics

After all my certifications, six years of studio ownership, and the thousands of classes taught in many different studios and around the world, I can…

Why We Love: See Saw

See Saw is a classic barre exercise for the seat and back of the leg. It looks simple. So why do we love it so…

Barre: where strength meets grace

I still remember my very first barre class. A friend invited me, and even though I had never heard of barre fitness before (this was…

BarreAmped® Barre Bounce Playlist - Vol. 5

Playlist of the Month: Barre Bounce Vol. 5

Barre Bounce Vol. 5 is an upbeat playlist with a consistent bpm across songs – perfect for bouncing to the beat! This 45 minute playlist…

BarreAmped® x Barre Fitness Alliance

BarreAmped® x Barre Fitness Alliance

HUGE NEWS!!! BarreAmped® is now an approved training method with the Barre Fitness Alliance! 💥🙌🏼🥂👊🏽 We are currently one of 7 methods that meet the…

Bounce Playlist Vol. 4

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Bounce Vol. 4

A brand new playlist has just been posted to our Spotify page. We hope you have fun bouncing to it! No trampoline? No problem. Use…

Bounce Playlist Vol. 3

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Bounce Vol. 3

Beginning with a warm-up track for mobility and breathwork, this playlist then ramps up in intensity to keep the energy high for feel-good, low-impact bounce…

BarreAmped Playlist Vol. 13

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Vol. 13

This brand new playlist on our Spotify profile carries you through mindful connection to your movement without being distracting or overly intense. Perfect for a…

Chicken & Dumplings soup recipe

Fuel Your Movement

Warm up your insides with this delicious Chicken & Dumplings soup recipe from BarreAmped® Trainer Abbie O’Neal.

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A Change Toward Better

How much time do you spend warming up before your workout? You are warming up, right? The BarreAmped® method champions happy joints and a happy…

ALIGN 2021 Flash Sale

FLASH SALE: $4 per session

Surprise! You have two weeks from today to access all of ALIGN 2021 for only $60 — that’s $4 per session!  The material presented at…

SALE!

20/20/20 Sale: 1 Week Only

Save 20% + get BONUS workshop offerings for only $20 each this week only (11/22 – 11/26)! Save 20% on all BarreAmped® apparel, including our…

BarreAmped® Playlist Vol. 12

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Vol. 12

It’s back! Fresh barre class playlists to inspire you as you teach. Vol. 12 is full of pop beats for pulsing at the barre. This…

ALIGN 2021 Virtual Barre Event

Last year’s event was a blast! This year … ? This year is going to be even more amazing! Our presenter lineup, workshops & themed…

BarreAmped Fire playlist on Spotify

Playlist of the Month: Fire Vol. 3

Are you ready for action? This playlist will keep you motivated for a sweaty BarreAmped® Fire workout. Strong beats keep the energy up and help…

90s Barre Playlist Vol. 3 | BarreAmped®

Playlist of the Month: 90s Jock Jams

Are you ready to rumble? Pump it up and meet us at the space jam. It’s 90s Jock Jams for our barre playlist this month!…

2021 BarreAmped new products

New Apparel for 2021

Spruce up your wardrobe for the new year with new BarreAmped® apparel. Find cropped sweatshirts, hoodies, beanies, and more!

BarreAmped Power Stretch Playlist Vol. 2

Playlist of the Month: Power Stretch Vol. 2

Add fluidity and restoration to your barre practice with this playlist formatted for a 60 minute BarreAmped® Power Stretch class. You’ll find this very playlist…

Align Virtual Barre Event

Full ALIGN Session Schedule

Do you have your ticket for our ALIGN Virtual Barre Event? Our event premieres November 6-8, 2020, but replays are available through the end of…

BarreAmped Playlist Vol. 11

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Vol. 11

A peppy, pop-driven playlist to keep you motivated and moving during your barre workout. Use this for your at-home workouts or in your studio classes.…

BarreAmped ALIGN 2020 Virtual Barre Event

Save the Date for ALIGN

Need some alignment in your life? Want to take your barre practice to the next level? Ready to get back on track to feeling amazing…

BarreAmped Bootcamp Playlist Vol. 3

Playlist of the Month: Bootcamp Vol. 3

Electronic remixes keep the energy high in this playlist formatted for a BarreAmped® Bootcamp class. Perfect for adding in a Tabata round or two! Get…

BarreAmped Bounce Playlist Vol. 2

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped Bounce Vol. 2

We’re back on the rebounders! Find a brand new 45 minute BarreAmped® Bounce playlist on our Spotify profile. What’s your favorite track to barre and…

Workout with BarreAmped Trainers

Workout with our Trainers

As the fitness world has taken to the Internet in this season, many of our BarreAmped® Trainers are now teaching online classes accessible to those…

Barre Playlist Vol. 10

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped Vol. 10

We’re keeping it classic with this motivating playlist for a 60 minute barre class. Work hard, breathe fully, and stretch deeply. This playlist will keep…

BarreAmped Setting a Strong Foundation

Coming Soon: Fundamentals of Barre + Anatomy Modules

The quality of your training is the most important thing to us. Which is why we’re building brand new courses, both online and in-person, that…

BarreAmped Fire Playlist Vol. 2

Playlist of the Month: FIRE Vol. 2

Driving and motivating, this playlist will keep your advanced barre clients shaking in a 60 minute BarreAmped® FIRE class. Preview below, then follow on Spotify!

Conference Early Bird Ends Soon

Thinking about joining us in Pittsburgh May 15-17, 2020? Early bird tickets disappear soon! Save your spot by midnight on February 15 for a discounted…

Holiday Playlist Vol. 2

Playlist of the Month: Holiday Barre from B2BHK

Our latest playlist is Holiday Barre Vol. 2 and it comes to us via the Barre 2 Barre team in Hong Kong – our Partner…

The BarreAmped® Network: training resources for elite barre instructors

We Got a Facelift

You may have noticed some changes to our website recently. Our design team has made some improvements — both aesthetically and functionally — and we’re…

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Playlist of the Month: Girl Power

The BarreAmped Vol. 9 playlist is all about female empowerment with a Charlie’s Angels theme. Use it to motivate a fun 45-minute barre class. Preview…

Webinar: How to Build a Balanced Class

NEW: Balanced Class Webinar Workshop

The latest continuing education workshop for BarreAmped® Network members is all about balance. If your clients aren’t leaving your classes with better posture than when…

BarreAmped® BEATS Playlist

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® BEATS

This month’s playlist features songs with deep, driving beats and minimal lyrics. It’s 60 minutes of music to help you drop into the shake zone…

Simplify pricing

Simplifying Pricing

Simple. Easy. Who doesn’t like easy and simple?! Effective January 1, 2020, you’ll start seeing simpler prices for our trainings, workshops, and Network memberships. The…

Playlist of the Month: BOUNCE Vol. 1

Do you love BarreAmped® on the trampolines as much as we do? The gentle, low-impact cardio combined with classic muscle-shaking barre exercises on an unstable…

BarreAmped® Conference Now OPEN to Everyone!

Not only have we set NEW dates for the BarreAmped® Conference, but we’re opening registration to ANYONE that loves BarreAmped® and wants to learn more.…

BarreAmped Playlist Vol. 8

Playlist of the Month: Julie Ervin of Mindful Movements

A big thanks to Julie Ervin for our featured playlist this month! She’s put together a peppy, upbeat soundtrack for a 60 minute class with…

Summer Barre Gear

Call it what you like: Christmas in July … Treat Yo’ Self 2019 … a Summer Spruce-up of your Workout Wardrobe … All your BarreAmped® favorites…

Barre BandSculpt Playlist Vol. 1

Playlist of the Month: Jessica Ray of Novo Fitness Studio

As a Senior Instructor at BarreAmped® Partner Studio Novo Fitness Studio in Columbus, Georgia, Jessica loves teaching all the BarreAmped® class formats, including our newest…

Bali Training Retreat Recap

If sipping on fresh coconuts after a BarreAmped® Master Class by the beach sounds like your idea of fun, you would have loved our recent…

Playlist of the Month: BarreAmped® Power Stretch

Flow through powerful strength moves at the barre that transition seamlessly into dynamic stretches with this ambient BarreAmped® Power Stretch playlist. Follow BarreAmped® on Spotify…

Webinar: Dynamic Cueing in BarreAmped

Dynamic Cueing Workshop

What you know as a barre instructor is only as valuable as what your clients can learn from you. That requires effective communication! Do your…

Love at the Barre Playlist from BarreAmped®

Playlist of the Month: LOVE at the Barre

Love is in the air … and at the barre! Whether it’s Galentine’s Day with your barre besties or getting mushy with your significant other,…

Barre Bootcamp Playlist Vol. 2

Playlist of the Month: Bootcamp Vol. 2

We’ve put together a high-energy, motivating soundtrack for a BarreAmped® Bootcamp class format to kick off 2019 with a bang! With a mix of hard-hitting…

BarreAmped Network

New BarreAmped® Network Debut

We’re thrilled to launch the brand new BarreAmped® Network in conjunction with our Instructor Training Program. As a member of our training network, it’s your…

BarreAmped® Barre Playlist Vol. 7

Playlist of the Month: Mylene Mackay, Remixed

Blending new house and old school remixes, BarreAmped® Master Trainer Mylene Mackay delivered an exciting barre playlist for a 45-50 minute class experience. Currently based…

BarreAmped® #shaketochange Workout Leggings

Fall Gear Collection

New BarreAmped® gear hit the electronic shelves today. What will make it into your shopping cart?

80s Barre Playlist by BarreAmped

Playlist of the Month: 80s Throwback

We know girls just want to have fun. These totally tubular tracks are perfect for a sing-a-long 80s themed barre class! Grab your leg warmers…

BarreAmped BandSculpt Training

BarreAmped BandSculpt Training Added to Program

If you’re looking to teach an even more dynamic barre class, this is your training! Learn how to safely and effectively add the BarreAmped® resistance…

BarreAmped Playlist Vol. 6 by Jessica Felicia

Playlist of the Month: Jessica Felicia of Barre 2 Barre Singapore

Teacher Trainer Jessica Felicia is co-owner of Barre 2 Barre Singapore, along with partners Karen in Hong Kong & Mylene in Amsterdam. She will be…

90s Barre Playlist Vol. 2 - BarreAmped

Playlist of the Month: 90s Bubblegum Pop

In our second installment of 90s throwback playlists, we’re offering up all the best that the latter half of the decade had to offer in…

2018 BarreAmped Instructor Conference

Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon for 2018 Conference

We’re excited to announce that spaces are filling quickly for the 2018 BarreAmped Instructor Conference coming up October 12-14, 2018. We are currently at more…

Barre Playlist Vol. 5

Playlist of the Month: Mylene Mackay of Barre 2 Barre

Master Trainer Mylene Mackay has brought us some uplifting summer beats to help get you through the burning and shaking during barre class. There’s a…

Barre disco Playlist

Playlist of the Month: Disco Throwback

We’re throwing it back to the 70s for a disco-themed barre class playlist! Keep the energy high and sing along with Donna Summer, KC &…

barre FIRE playlist

Playlist of the Month: Kim Guenther of Dragonfly Hot Yoga

Kim Guenther is part of our BarreAmped Teacher Trainer team and the Director of BarreAmped programming at her home studio — Dragonfly Hot Yoga in Madison,…

Teaching Skills Workshop for Cueing & Correcting

NEW Teaching Skills Workshops

The process of becoming a barre instructor can be a daunting one. Even if you can check off every item on this list, we know…

BarreAmped Trucker Hat

Spring Apparel Hits the Store

The seasons are shifting and we’ve got brand new tanks, tees, and trucker hats to match the weather. Spark a discussion of the changes you’ve…

Barre Playlist Vol. 4

Playlist of the Month: Springtime Vibes

Fresh new beats are ready for your barre classes on Spotify. Follow us on the app, or stream the playlist below. What are your favorite…

BarreAmped Bounce Flashcards

BarreAmped Bounce Training Flashcards

For the visual learners in our midst, we’re excited to release these gorgeously designed flashcards for those of you Certified by BarreAmped Bounce. Print them…

Barre Playlist Vol. 3

Playlist of the Month: Becky Layton of Uptown Barre

BarreAmped® trained studio owner Becky Layton delivers this month’s barre playlist put together for a classic BarreAmped class format. Hailing from Tullahoma, Tennessee, she not…

2018 BarreAmped Instructor Conference graphic

2018 Instructor Conference Announced

Save the date for the 2018 BarreAmped Instructor Conference! Anyone who has trained with BarreAmped through Level 1 is welcome to join us in Nashville…

90s Barre Playlist from BarreAmped

Playlist of the Month: 90s Throwback

Whether you tie your flannel around the waist of your workout pants or tease your hair in a tie dye scrunchie, we’ve got you covered…

Thailand BarreAmped Training Retreat

Thailand BarreAmped Training Retreat

Mark your calendars and book your flights! Meet us on the beach in Koh Samui, Thailand September 22-29, 2018 for BarreAmped training plus a rejuvenating…

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Playlist of the Month: Suzanne Banker of The Barre

“Don’t let fear determine your future. You were created for freedom!” It’s Suzanne Banker’s mantra for life as well as barre class. She’s the owner…

BarreAmped Scoopneck Tee

Rep Your Favorite Barre Brand with New Merchandise!

Got the winter blues? Warm up with our brand new collection of studio-to-street BarreAmped gear!  Shop these warmth-inspiring items as well as classic pieces like tanks, tees,…

Barre Holiday Playlist by BarreAmped

Playlist of the Month: Holiday Barre Class

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Amp up your barre classes this holiday season with these upbeat classics and remixes formatted for a classic…

BarreAmped Playlist of the Month from Novo Fitness Studio

Playlist of the Month: Beth Anne Kennedy of Novo Fitness Studio

November’s BarreAmped Playlist of the Month on Spotify comes from Beth Anne Kennedy, co-owner of Novo Fitness Studio in Columbus, GA. Novo Fitness Studio has offered…

BarreAmped in the Maldives

BarreAmped in the Maldives

BarreAmped Teacher Trainer Mylène Mackay will be bringing BarreAmped to the Four Seasons Resort in the Maldives this December as part of the Visiting Masters…

BarreAmped on Spotify

BarreAmped is on Spotify

Music has the potential to take any barre class to the next level. We love a good high-energy playlist to add energy, focus, and motivation.…

Get Certified in BarreAmped Bounce

BarreAmped Bounce Online Certification is LIVE

BarreAmped® BOUNCE brings simple yet challenging BarreAmped routines to the trampoline, for a fun, dynamic workout your clients will love. BarreAmped® BOUNCE starts with the number one selling barre…

BarreAmped Bounce Workout Schedules

BarreAmped Bounce Workout Schedules

I am very excited about the release of my latest BarreAmped DVD called BarreAmped Bounce where we use the bungee style JumpSport Fitness Trampoline and…

BarreAmped Strengthen & Stretch DVD

NOW AVAILABLE | BarreAmped Strengthen & Stretch DVD

We are so excited to announce that the newest BarreAmped release, Strengthen & Stretch is now available! This is one of our favorite releases to date and we can’t…

Quick Abs Workout - BarreAmped

Abs on Fire: A Quick Ab Workout from the BarreAmped Fire DVD

Fire up your workout with these great ab exercises from the BarreAmped Fire Extreme Sculpt DVD. All you’ll need is a mat or a soft…

Harper Knit Giveaway

Workout Apparel Giveaway from Harper Knit

Workout apparel isn’t just for working out these days. And that’s a trend we can get behind 100%! Whether you’re looking for comfort, style, performance,…

5 Signs You Would be an Amazing Barre Instructor

5 Signs You Would Make An Amazing Barre Instructor

Love barre? Thinking about making the jump from taking class to teaching? It’s a rewarding gig to be sure! But are you wondering if you…

Suzanne Bowen in NYC

Life Does Go On. But We Must Not Forget.

Many of you may not know that Suzanne Bowen, creator of the BarreAmped method, worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines 14 years ago…

Featured in Fitness for Top 10 Workout DVDs

Look Who’s Talking about BarreAmped!

We at BarreAmped are so excited that our BarreAmped DVDs have been selected as “Top Picks” and “Best of” in many of the most acclaimed…

Stephanie Meek

BarreAmped Spotlight on Stephanie Meek of BarreAmped Nashville

Stephanie was one of the amazing background talent in the most recent BarreAmped and BarreAmped Boot Camp DVDs and is a BarreAmped instructor at BarreAmped…

Anna McGowan of Ice Core Fitness

Testimonial Tuesday- Anna McGowan of Ice Core Fitness

Anna’s Story… “It was such a great feeling to be announced as the winner of the Transformation Challenge at Ice Core Fitness. Although I am…

Elizabeth Finch of ZenStudio

BarreAmped Spotlight on Elizabeth Finch of ZenStudio

Elizabeth is a BarreAmped Instructor at ZenStudio in Little Rock, AR. You will be seeing her as one of the talent in the upcoming BarreAmped…

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BarreAmped Works for Sweden Perkins

Yes, BarreAmped works for Sweden as she was able to shed more than 18 pounds in 12 weeks of workouts with Suzanne Bowen in studio.…

BarreAmped for Brie

BarreAmped for Brie

Recently, one of our BarreAmped studio owners got some very bad news. A single mother and sole operator of B3 Fitness Studio in St. Louis,…

Tina

Tina Dunlap: Studio Owner, Teacher Trainer, and Very Cool Girl

When I first met Tina Dunlap last year, she was quiet, introspective, and serious. She was also was super fit. Her form with the BarreAmped…

Suzanne Bowen

Spotlight on: Suzanne Bowen, Creator of BarreAmped

If you are familiar with BarreAmped then chances are you are familiar with the creator, Suzanne Bowen, on some level. Suzanne is an incredible, inspiring,…

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New Location: Edgehill

Here’s a warm welcome to our new location in Edgehill, Nashville.

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