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02/13/2026

Breath has power over your nervous system in ways most of us don’t notice—until we practice it.

Research shows that extending your exhale longer than your inhale can slow your heart rate and help bring blood pressure down.¹ That longer exhale also mirrors the body’s own natural rhythm for calming itself and resetting the nervous system.²

4-4-8 breathing invites that shift:
Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 8
This gives your body space to settle and your nervous system permission to relax.

Save this for the moments when you need to restore.

¹Steffen, Patrick R, et al. “The Impact of Resonance Frequency Breathing on Measures of Heart Rate Variability, Blood Pressure, and Mood.” Frontiers in Public Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 25 Aug. 2017, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5575449/.

²Del Negro, Christopher A, et al. “Breathing Matters.” Nature Reviews. Neuroscience, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2018, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6636643/.

02/10/2026

🌟 STUDIO OWNER SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Meet Simone Bernstein, owner of

“I stayed because it was the first workout that cared more about how I felt than how I looked.”

A lifelong dancer, Simone spent years immersed in movement—but also in the pressure to be smaller, more precise, more perfect. When she discovered barre3, something shifted. For the first time, movement wasn’t about changing her body. It was about supporting her health, her longevity, and her connection to others.

After joining barre3 Needham as a founding instructor in 2014 and later stepping into the role of studio manager, Simone saw what was possible when movement is rooted in compassion and community. Today, she brings that same philosophy to her Brookline studio—leading with clarity, care, and a deep commitment to the client experience.

For Simone, studio ownership is about more than running a business. It’s about creating a space where people feel successful in their bodies, supported in their lives, and excited to keep showing up.

Read Simone’s full story and learn more about owning a studio at the link in bio.

02/07/2026

The better the workout, the better the vibes.
The better the vibes, the better the workout.

Both are true at barre3.

Try b3 Cardio in-studio and online (free with your unlimited membership).

02/03/2026

Nearly half of women in the U.S. are living with heart disease—and heart health is shaped by more than movement alone.

It’s sleep. Stress. Breath. Sustainability.

Supporting your heart doesn’t require extremes. Research shows that steady, repeatable movement—especially at a moderate, aerobic pace—can strengthen the heart while also supporting the nervous system.²

That’s where practices like barre3 fit in. Our barre3 Signature classes build consistent, full-body strength that supports cardiovascular health over time. And b3 Cardio is designed to work in that sweet spot, helping improve aerobic capacity without overwhelming the body.

Because caring for your heart isn’t radical.�It’s essential.��

¹“About Women and Heart Disease.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 15 May 2024, www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/women-and-heart-disease.html

²“American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids.” www.heart.org, 19 Jan. 2024, www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults.

01/31/2026

Quitting? A design problem—not a discipline problem.

Every barre3 class is built to be sustainable, with options to build, modify, and respond to your body and energy in real time.

That’s how commitment—and consistency—last.

01/24/2026

Strength isn’t just physical.

Nearly 1 in 3 women report their mental or emotional well-being as fair or poor, with even higher stress levels among younger women. And when stress becomes the baseline, motivation alone isn’t enough to carry us through.

That’s where mindful movement matters. Not as a quick fix—but as a way to build strength from the inside out. Regulating the nervous system. Reconnecting breath to body. Creating steadiness where there was once strain.

This is what consistency supports: a stronger body, yes—but also a calmer mind, clearer focus, and a deeper trust in yourself.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is keep showing up.

01/23/2026

Recovery doesn’t feel like stopping.
It feels like your body finding balance again.

In fitness culture, recovery is often treated like a pause—something you do after the work is done. We see it differently. Recovery isn’t the opposite of effort. It’s what leads to results.

Remember: recovery isn’t something you earn. It’s something you practice.

Take a breath. Your body knows the way.

01/22/2026

Breath matters more than you think.

Focused breathing has immediate, measurable effects on your nervous system. It helps interrupt stress cycles—shifting your body out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest. The result isn’t just mental. It’s physical and emotional, too.

That’s why recovery is built into every barre3 class. We end with guided breathwork for a reason: that transition is where effort becomes integration—and where the benefits of your workout extend far beyond the studio.

→ Save this for your next reset

01/16/2026

Strength doesn’t announce itself right away.

It builds while you keep showing up—when movement feels more connected, when your body works smarter, when effort starts to feel supportive instead of punishing.

This is what consistency looks like.
Not forcing. Not extremes.
Meaningful growth that you feel before you see.

01/15/2026

3 classes to build energy.
3 classes to boost confidence.
3 classes to start your transformation.

Join us in the studio or online.

01/14/2026

Strength isn’t just a heavier weight or one more rep. It’s confidence, freedom, and the ability to move through life feeling supported by your body—not at war with it.

As we age, muscle mass naturally declines by 1-2% per year—faster if we’re not training.¹ That impacts everything: energy, hormones, balance, and even how resilient we feel day to day.

The good news? Your body is designed to adapt. And you don’t have to overhaul your life—you just have to take the next class.

¹“Age and Muscle Loss.” Harvard Health, 14 Feb. 2023, www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/age-and-muscle-loss.

01/13/2026

Women aren’t smaller versions of men. Our physiology is different—and when workouts are designed with that in mind, we build strength more efficiently.

That’s why women-centered programming matters.

Nuckols, G. (2019, February 11). Strength Training for Women: Setting the Record Straight. Stronger by Science.
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/strength-training-women/

10/16/2024

Get ready to sparkle, New Orleans! ✨ We’re celebrating Taylor Swift’s tour weekend with THREE special classes, sponsored by Fazit Beauty, the creators of the viral sparkle freckles Taylor rocked at a Chiefs game. Join us:

Friday at 12:15 PM
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Sunday at 9:00 AM
Everyone who attends gets free Fazit sparkles, and we’re keeping the pink & glitter vibes going all weekend long—just in time for our Chappell Roan-themed class on 10/28.

Dress in theme, snap pics at our tinsel wall, and sign up now before spots fill up! 🌟 members get first access until 10/22.

Let’s shine together! ✨

06/27/2022

We’re partnering with Virgin Hotels Nola to bring you our first Core & Cocktails event on 7/13!

This FREE 45 minute class will take place poolside on the rooftop and includes one drink (Sparkling Water or Mocktail).

Space is limited, RSVP here: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlchwLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIDk8vP9zwsM?event_id=ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlcjYLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIDk8vP9zwsMCxIQc3JfR2VuVmVudWVFdmVudBi7r9zFHgw

05/01/2022

We’re welcoming May with some sizzling summer schedule updates at Old Metairie & Uptown!

Make sure to double check the times before coming in.

We can’t wait to move with you all summer long ☀️

04/20/2022

Meet our Client Outreach Manager - Maddy T 👋 She’s ready to serve YOU and help you with any of your membership needs at all three studios.

Maddy recently moved to NOLA earlier this year and joined our operations team in March. We’re happy to have her apart of our community.

Get to know her below 👇

Where are you from? I'm originally from Jacksonville, FL but I've been living in the Caribbean for the last 9 years! My partner and I just relocated to NOLA and we LOVE it here!

What do you do when you aren't at barre3? I love to explore and try new things! I also am the host of my podcast, The Clean Bee, and offer health coaching on the side. I love to connect to people and have important conversations.

What do you love about b3? I love that it is centered on being empowered in your own body. Focusing on the breath and tuning into the actual moment. Modern life can be SO busy, so having a chance to step into the present and fully be there. One of my favorite things that Morgan M. says in class is: "actively stand on the Earth, don't just exist" - I love that.

Favorite b3 pose? I think horse pose! I love anything that helps to open the hips!

03/31/2022

Play Lounge reopens at Old Metairie & Uptown, this Saturday April 2nd! We're excited to welcome your littles back into the studios!

The schedule for April is as follows:
🧡 Monday / Wednesday 8:30 am at Uptown
🧡 Tuesday / Thursday 8:30 am at Old Metairie
🧡 Saturday 8:30 am & 9:45 am at Uptown & Old Metairie

We are working on adding more times for May!

Don’t forget, you must be signed up in the Play Lounge before coming into the studios. If you have more than one child you are bringing, please make sure to be signed up multiple times. Also, no more than 5 children are allowed in the Play Lounge at a time.

03/17/2022

✨ New Membership Option Available ✨

As a small show of our appreciation and gratitude, starting 3/16 we are excited to announce that we now offer a healthcare provider membership 🩺! We are honored to extend this membership of $129 a month to the healthcare professionals in our community.

To signup, bring your credentials into one of our studios and our Front Desk team will get you all set up.

03/14/2022

BIG NEWS! Play Lounge is coming back in April. Stay tuned for the schedule at both our Old Metairie & Uptown studios. We can’t wait to play with your littles while you take time for yourself.

Find a barre3® studio near you or subscribe to barre3 Online and start an online workout today.

02/08/2022

🧡 We’re hiring! 🧡

We’re looking to add to our instructor team. No past experience is needed, we will take the time to train you!

Must be available to teach some daytime classes!

To learn more, join Megan at the Uptown studio this Saturday February 12th at 11 am.

Signup on MBO

02/03/2022

In accordance with the updated mask mandate clients must show proof of FULL vaccination, or negative test:

💉Proof of full vaccination: two doses of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer, Moderna) OR one dose of a one-dose vaccine series (J&J)
📄Official lab report of a negative COVID test (within 72 hours)

Please reach out if you have any questions 🧡

01/18/2022

Have you taken a class with circle resistance bands yet? Our latest game-changing prop comes in three different resistance levels to help build strength in your upper body, abs, glutes, and legs. LIKE if you love this new prop!

01/11/2022

Our community-first philosophy has prepared us for the newly announced indoor mask mandate. Starting tomorrow, masks will be required at all barre3 studios in New Orleans, including Old Metairie.