How To Stay Motivated With Online Barre Classes
Ok, so you’ve bought into the platform, you’re off to a strong start, and suddenly a week goes by and you’ve not done one, then another…. Sound familiar?
Let’s get one thing straight: motivation doesn’t just arrive like a magical unicorn. I wish. It’s a common misconception that people who work out regularly are just more disciplined or endlessly inspired. It’s not true. They’ve simply learned one thing: you don’t wait for motivation—you build habits and routines that carry you through when motivation is nowhere to be found.
Because let’s be honest—there will be days when the sofa whispers your name, the to-do list screams louder than your playlist, or life just feels… a lot. That’s normal. The trick isn’t to fight those days. The trick is to create a routine so strong that when motivation does go missing, you can lean on what you’ve already built.
Here are 6 steps to help you set yourself up for success so that online barre becomes a non-negotiable, feel-good part of your week.
1
Schedule it like you mean it
This is the biggie. Stop telling yourself you’ll “try to fit in a workout” when your day calms down. It won’t. You know it won’t.
Instead:
Choose the time you’ll work out. Morning, lunch break, post-school run—whatever fits your life.
Ringfence it in your diary like it’s a meeting with your boss or a doctor’s appointment.
Treat it as non-negotiable. Because it is. This is you time, and you matter as much as everything else on that calendar.
Now stick to it. Your future self will be most grateful.
2
Reduce Potential Barriers
Decision fatigue is real. If you have to hunt for your mat, clear toys off the floor, or find a water bottle before you start, you’re less likely to press play.
Instead:
Keep your workout kit organised and together. Nobody can be dealing with hunting for their pilates ball when they’re not really in the mood.
Get up in your gym kit.
Know what you’re going to do before you do it. Choose your classes in advance.
To surmise…. less faffing = more action.
3
Start small, stay consistent
The biggest mistake? Going all-in for one week and then burning out. Consistency beats intensity every time—especially when you’re busy, tired, or re-starting after a break.
Instead:
Set a realistic goal—like 2 workouts a week, even if they’re short.
Hit your minimum first. Anything extra is a bonus, not a punishment.
Consistency builds confidence, and confidence brings results—mental, physical, and emotional.
Think of it like brushing your teeth. Small, regular, non-negotiable habits keep you going far longer than sporadic bursts of “all or nothing.”
4
Track how it makes you feel, not just what you did
We often focus on calories, reps, or time—but the real motivator? How you feel afterwards. Barre is as good for you head as it is for your bod. This is the key as you’ll stick to what you enjoy, and what makes you feel good.
Try this:
Keep a simple “mood + energy” note on your phone. After each workout, jot down one sentence about how you feel.
Example: “10-min arms—arrived tired, left feeling lighter, shoulders less tight.”
Over time, you’ll see a pattern: barre lifts your mood as much as it strengthens your body.
That emotional evidence keeps you coming back—even when you’re not “in the mood.”
5
Have a plan for the off-days
Because they will come. Kids sick. Work manic. Energy low. Life happens. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s having a fallback so you don’t quit altogether.
Options for low-energy days, or short-on-time days
Do a Barre Snack instead of a full class. These are shorter, more target workouts.
Give one of the Start Where You Are Classes a go. Each one is 20 minutes and uses only bodyweight.
Have a poke around the Stretch section of the website. These include some awesome Pilates classes.
Swap a workout for a walk outside—movement is movement.
Give yourself permission to rest without guilt, then get back on track next time.
A plan for the wobbles means you’ll keep your rhythm long-term, instead of falling into the “all or nothing” trap.
6
Build in accountability
Sometimes, we show up more consistently when someone’s expecting us, especially if they’re offer fun and supportive encouragement.
Find a workout buddy: Even if they live miles away, agree to do the same class and message each other after. That’s the beauty of online!
Join the community: Comment in the group, share your wins, or ask questions. It keeps you connected.
Use nudges: Set a reminder on your phone or calendar for the time you’ve scheduled in your diary. Every little helps so they say. ”.
Bottom Line
Motivation isn’t magic—it’s momentum. You build it by:
Scheduling workouts like meetings.
Removing potential barriers.
Starting small and staying consistent.
Tracking how it makes you feel, not just what you did.
Having a plan B
Building in accountability
When you do this, barre stops being something you “should” do and becomes part of the rhythm of your week. I most definitely do not feel motivated every day, but I do have routines that work for me and make it easy for me to show up. Getting these established makes the magic happen. You go baby!