Today was one of those days. I had planned to try a new barre studio, but despite my best efforts, I just couldn’t find it. The frustration mounted – I wanted to move, I needed to fill my cup, and my carefully laid plans were out the window.

But instead of letting that derail me, I decided to pivot. “Make the workout yourself,” I told myself. And that’s exactly what I did: a spontaneous, high-energy, 15-minute Bad Bunny Barre workout with a full “Un Verano Sin Ti” vibe! (You can find my playlist here: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bad-bunny-barre/pl.u-GgA5BpBhxplZrG)

Did I stick to a strict, traditional barre sequence? Nope. I deviated, I flowed, I had fun. And who cares? This workout was for me. It was about releasing that pent-up energy and finding my joy in movement, right where I was.

I’m sharing this workout because it’s a testament to adaptability and finding your fitness, no matter the circumstances. You don’t need a fancy studio or a rigid schedule. All you really need is a little space, some great music, and the willingness to move.

My 15-Minute Bad Bunny Barre Workout (No Studio, No Problem!)

Equipment (Optional): Light weights (1-3 lbs), small ball, a sturdy chair, or even your bike handlebars for a barre substitute.

Music: My Bad Bunny Barre playlist (link above!)

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Warm-up (2 minutes):

• Standing Arm Circles & Leg Swings: Big, fluid circles with your arms forward and back. Gentle leg swings (front to back), opening up the hips.
• Pliés with Arm Sweeps: Stand tall, feet slightly wider than hip-width, toes turned out. Bend knees into a plié, sweeping arms up, then straighten legs and lower arms. Focus on fluid motion.

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Barre Flow (10 minutes):

(Use your chair or bike handlebars for support. Focus on small, controlled pulses and holds, moving with the rhythm of the music.)

• Plié Pulses: Feet in first or second position (heels together, toes out, or wider stance). Pulse up and down from a plié, keeping core engaged and shoulders down.
• Standing Leg Lifts (Side & Back): Facing your “barre,” lift one leg directly to the side, then to the back, keeping your hips stable. Focus on squeezing the glute.
• “Attitude” Hold & Pulse: From a standing position, lift one knee to the side, turning the thigh out (like a ballet attitude). Hold and pulse, engaging your glute and core.
• Chair/Handlebar Push-ups (Modified): Place hands on your support, lean into it slightly, and perform tricep push-ups, squeezing the back of your arms.
• “Tuck” & Release: Facing your support, gently tuck your pelvis under, squeezing glutes and lower abs, then release. Small, precise movement.
• Oblique Crunches (Standing/Seated): Standing, bring knee towards opposite elbow. Or seated, twisting torso with feet lifted (if comfortable).

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Cool-down & Stretch (3 minutes):

• Gentle Hamstring Stretch: Hold onto your support, extend one leg forward with heel down, hinge at hips to feel stretch.
• Quad Stretch: Hold onto your support, grab one ankle and gently pull heel towards glute.
• Figure Four Stretch (Seated or Lying): Cross one ankle over the opposite knee, gently deepening the stretch.

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Why this works:

• Flexibility: You don’t need a full studio. Your own home, a park bench, or even your bike can be your barre.
• Minimal Equipment: Bodyweight is powerful, and light dumbbells or a small ball are optional additions.
• Mental Well-being: Finding a way to move, especially when plans go awry, is a powerful act of self-care and resilience.
• “Fill Your Cup”: This workout is about listening to what your body and mind need, not adhering to strict rules.

So, next time your fitness plans hit a snag, remember: you have the power to create your own movement. Turn on your favorite tunes (mine was Bad Bunny!), use what you have, and fill your cup!

Love Dee!