Hello and happy Friday!  I can’t believe it but I’m sick AGAIN! Please, someone help me!  For that reason, we are leaving out the food this week and focusing only on the fitness!

All complaining aside, welcome to Friday’s Fitness!

We’re moving right along with our Focus On Series to Bump at the Barre™!  This is one of my favorites.  Well, I say that about all Balance Barre classes but read on to find out why I love this one!

What is Bump at the Barre™?

Bump at the Barre is a low-impact workout that will strengthen your pelvic floor, your baby-carrying obliques, your legs and glutes and your arms for carrying that bundle of joy.  This workout is full of modifications specifically designed for pregnant ladies.

How is Bump at the Barre™ different from Signature Barre Class?

This class moves at a slightly slower pace to keep the mama’s rate of perceived exertion in a moderate range but still uses a lot of the moves found in a Balance Barre Signature class.  This class also uses props to help make the mama more comfortable and avoid contraindicated positions and exercises.

How often can a mother-to-be take this class?

As with any workout when you are pregnant, it is important to first check with your physician.  However, if you are in good health, you can safely take this class 4x per week.

What are three favorite Bump at the Barre™ moves?

Narrow V

Clamshell

Prancing

Check out the other Focus On posts:

HIIT the Barre

Balance Barre Pilates

Balance Barre Signature

Check out my Bump at the Barre™ videos!

Bump at the Barre: Total Body Prenatal Barre

Bump at the Barre: Signature Prenatal Barre

Bump at the Barre: Prenatal Barre with Resistance Band

Bump at the Barre: Quick Prenatal Barre Workout

Bump at the Barre: Pilates for Pregnancy