A day in the life of a Barre studio owner  
 




















  
  



    

 
   Nora Hameidani, barre instructor and founder and creative director of Barre Effect studio in Al Wasl, gives a peek into her day…  My alarms are set for
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A day in the life of a Barre studio owner

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     Move Yourself Happy    
 




















  
  



    

 
   There are many reasons for exercising. The obvious and sometimes initial reason for starting or continuing a regular exercise routine is weight loss and toning.  But
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Move Yourself Happy

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    A year in review with founder Nora Hameidani   
 




















  
  



    

 
   In its first year of operations, BARRE EFFECT has created an empowering community of strong, like-minded women. Entering the fitness industry in Du
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A year in review with founder Nora Hameidani

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    Working out through the holy month  
 




















  
  



    

 
   Ramadan is known to be a month full of kindness and gratitude, as well as a time to detox and reflect. From my experience with Muslim clients, many continue t
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Working out through the holy month

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    Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!  
 




















  
  



    

 
   Answered by founder Nora Hameidani   The holiday season brings with it a lot of indulgent food, drinks, and celebrations. As a trainer, what is your advice for winding
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Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023

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    Remembering your “why” for excerise  
 




















  
  



    

 
   Answered by founder Nora Hameidani   How do you define your  “why”  of wanting to exercise?     Exercise helps me to feel energized- sweating/endorphins
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Remembering your “why”

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     Working out as a lifestyle    
 




















  
  



    

 
   Answered by founder Nora Hameidani   What pillars do we need to have in place to be able to stay motivated when it comes to working out?   Living an overall health
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Working out as a lifestyle

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    Workout myths everyone needs to know  
 






















    

 
    Heavy weights bulk you up   Many women are afraid to use challenging weights because they think they will bulk them up, when it’s the opposite.  Using a
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Workout Myths

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    Five tips how to get back into fitness post child birth  
 






















    

 
    1- Listen to your doctor —even if you are eager to get back to working out, best to listen to the advice of your doctor.  If you star
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Five tips how to get back into fitness post child birth

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    Eight Benefits of Barre  
 






















    

 
   Growing up as a ballet dancer, I spent hours each day training at the barre.  It was only until my early twenties that I discovered and fell in love with the barre fi
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8 Benefits of Barre

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    Six DYI resistance exercises to build muscle at home  
 






















    

 
   Nora Hameidani, Founder of Barre Effect, shows you how to build and maintain strength in or out of the gym! Try these simple yet effective barre mo
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Six DYI resistance exercises to build muscle at home

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    Incorporating fitness into your everyday routine  
 






















    

 
   Fitness is a broad term meaning something different for everyone; and you don’t have to be a marathon runner to be in good health.  If you re
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Incorporating fitness into your everyday routine

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    Techniques to help tune your mind to listen to your body  
 






















    

 
   Working out goes beyond the physical body and from my experience requires equal levels of mental and physical strength and endurance.
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Techniques to help tune your mind to listen to your body

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