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15/01/2022

Dancing through my first reformer teaching class 💃

It felt soooo great to be back teaching in person! As much as I love doing all the online stuff I have also missed a lot bossing you guys around in person 🤣 Thank you all who came and made it super easy for me 🙏

Few more spots left for tomorrow’s 11am intermediate reformer class. And she’ll be a goodie with a bit of a barre spice. My specialty 🤍

Get in on it while classes are only $15!

10/01/2022

Back at it! 🔥 this time as part of the Reform Christchurch team 💃

It has been a bit quiet here recently but as you can see there’s been a lot happening behind the scenes.

Am I moving back to Chch? No… Am I teaching at the Reform Chch? Yes… 😅

I am more than happy to clarify and answer any more of your questions! Come find me at the studio this weekend for some training classes to help me perfect my reformer teaching craft 💫 All classes will be $15 and now are available to book on MINDBODY.

12pm Saturday - beginner
10am Sunday - beginner
11am Sunday - intermediate

See you soon Christchurch ❤️

26/12/2021

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from our family to yours 🎄

What a year it has been… am I right?!😅 Thank you all who joined me at the barre in 2021, in person or online. I have loved seeing so many of you get stronger, get more connected with your bodies, more confident. You guys rock!

There are a lot of very exciting plans in the making for 2022 and I cannot wait to share them all with you. In the mean time I am talking a much needed break and will be back with the new videos and more useful content in early January.

If you are addicted to your happy endorphins and are craving a holiday workout fix, the YouTube channel isn’t going anywhere, it is still there with just over 40 free workout videos to choose from. That should tie you over 👌🥰

https://youtube.com/channel/UC7SaQZGhwSp27mikt2giRRw

Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart for your immense support this year!

Lots of love and holiday wishes,

Rita x

12/12/2021

Slow burn for your glutes is here 🔥

Don’t get put off by the use of a slider - if you don’t have one on hand, you just might need to get slightly creative! A paper plate for the carpet, and a paper towel or a cloth for the tiles or wooden floors 👌

I still don’t really know why the videos end up looking so hmm low quality… so any video gurus out there, I need your help 😀

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and let me know how you find the workout - can confirm, my 🍑 is a bit sore today so she’s a goodie!

https://youtu.be/o2if3YIf41w

01/12/2021

New VIDEO alert 🙌

13 minutes to build strength in those legs is all you need! You won't need any extra equipment - we will be working through series of rises to strengthen your calves and help with the balance. Something like a wall nearby or a chair can be good just in case if you need that little something to hold on to if you start getting a bit wobbly 🙂

https://youtu.be/lhlQA_Lpzfk

And yes, you just gotta love those expressions that come out of my mouth sometimes 🤣

24/11/2021

From me to you 🖤

Who doesn’t love a little bit of glute burn?! Seeing I’m at our new place and all of my props are somewhere in a truck going from the South Island to Wellington this is a no equipment workout!

30 min to fire up your glutes, hamstrings with a bit of a sneaky core work in between. I talk technique a lot in this one… apparently I like talking a lot to the camera now 😅

https://youtu.be/_QJFPvMP2Bk

Go check it out and let me know what you think 🔥

Lots of love and smiles,

Rita

21/11/2021

Best five days that I’ve had in a long time! Guess what?!! Your gal can now teach reformer classes as well and to be honest I am super stoked about it and cannot wait to get my hands on those springs!

… And that’s a wrap Christchurch 🤍 see you next time 😘

18/11/2021

It has been one hell of a week team 😅 and the hardest chunk of it is still ahead 🙈 If only you knew how many tears have been shed on multiple occasions… there would be no water shortages in Auckland 😁

This week my YouTube channel is running a reduced schedule due to the increased stress level and shortage of time - I’ve managed to film one video which is a massive personal success considering everything that is going on (did I mention we are moving cities this weekend/ I’m doing a reformer teacher training course 💪).

New video is only 15 min long and is targeting your core muscles - all you need is your mat and yourself! This one is probably my last video in my beloved studio set up so go check it out and show some love and support by giving it a thumbs up 👍

https://youtu.be/a0cnRh0LIWI

Sending my happy vibes and lots of hugs to you all - whatever it is that tou are doing, remember - you are great and the world is lucky to have you! X

14/11/2021

Crazy hair and a dog barking half way through the video - that by itself is worth checking out, isn’t it? 😅

New upload is up on the YouTube channel. It’s a 30 min stretch flow for your lower body with some added cookie points for that side body as well 🍪🤤

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SaQZGhwSp27mikt2giRRw?sub_confirmation=1

All you need is your mat and as they say at preschools, your listening ears on for that dog bark special 😁

Life is going full speed at the moment with the big move coming up this weekend. Cross your fingers and toes for me so it goes nice and smooth 👌

10/11/2021

I've got to tell you this video here has been a challenging one for me 🙂 I am still recovering from a cold that my children lovingly shared with me so talking and demonstrating at the same wasn't easy! Sure got me out of breath few times 😅 And I do know I say it a lot, but I felt so much better afterwards - not only mentally and physically, but I swear my cold symptoms reduced as well.

You will need a stable support to hold on to and one dumbbell or any other added hand weight of your choice - baked beans and wine bottles work great 🙂

We will move through basic leg and arm sequences but not so basic when put together 👌😉

Let me know what you like the most (or maybe hate the most) in the comments below!!

Lots of love,

Rita 💛

Here’s the link for the full video 👇

https://youtu.be/Z0H26yaE6OU

07/11/2021

New 10 min video is up on the channel! Use link in bio or search for Barre with Rita on YouTube 💃

Don’t get put off by the ball or ankle/wrist weights - props are optional for an extra added spice, you can still follow along even if you have no equipment!

Let me know how you go in the comments below 🔥

02/11/2021

Good news and bad news…

As you all know my family has been set to move to Wellington in the end of this year. However life has been so crazy and unpredictable that we had to move that date slightly closer 🥺 Yesterday I taught my last classes at my wee home based studio 💔 Thank you all who came to pulse with me one last time here in Chch, thank you all for your hugs, your messages and your kind words of encouragent. It has been such an honour working with you all this past year. The community we have built may not be huge but that’s also what makes it special.

To my dear clients, you have become so close to my heart ❤️ I loved seeing you gain strength and confidence, many of you being on your postpartum journey, many of you preparing to become parents. You are my rock stars ⚡️

I have next few weeks off work so I can pack and plan in peace and support my children through the move as well.

I am not so secretly getting pretty excited about it all. I cannot wait to have time and creative mind space to motivate and encourage you all to be a stronger and happier version of yourself. This time broadcasting from the capital 😎 Oh Welly, our adventure is going to be a good one ✨

Now enough of sad talk. NEW VIDEO IS UP ON YOUTUBE!!! Got check it out 💪 I might not be adding stories as often as I used to but my YouTube commitment stays the same - two videos weekly ☑️ That’s my good news 😅

Love you all lots! If you’re around - pop in and say hi before I go x

Address

Halswell Junction Rd
Christchurch
8025

Telephone

+64 210 512 274

Website

https://youtube.com/channel/UC7SaQZGhwSp27mikt2giRRw

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