A few decades of training and coaching have taught us that old bad habits stand as the first great obstacle to achievement. The...

Can You Become a Fitness Black Belt? What Would That Mean To You? People get into fitness for a variety of reasons. Some people wanted to...

Fitness should not be seen as the pursuit of the perfect body but rather as a journey of self-discovery. We get to know, understand and ...

If you want to achieve success in your fitness journey, you need to adopt a winning mindset. Here are four essential habits to help you win

Many people often start a new fitness program but quit halfway when they get bored or are not seeing immediate results. Committing to a...

What’s a fitness goal you’ve always wanted to tick off your resolutions list? Is it better body composition? Do you want to be stronger...

BarraFIT is a martial arts inspired fitness program, the name Barra comes from “Barra da Tijuca” a very pretty neighborhood in Rio de...

What’s your favorite exercise? It could be burpees, kettlebell swings, mace swinging, Jiu-jitsu, or what have you. Whatever you’re into,...

Every time I take on a new athlete at the BarraFIT studio, I ask three questions: First, I ask about any pre-existing injuries. Second, I...

Unpredictability can be stressful. The experience of not knowing what comes next can weigh heavily on all of us. These unforeseen...

If you’re a fellow fitness fanatic, it’s likely that you’ve spotted a few of your favorite trainers or athletes working out without...

We don’t need medals at the end of the journey to make training worthwhile. In fact, we can get the most out of any physical activity if...

Are you thinking of beginning your fitness journey but feel a bit intimidated? If you do, you’re not alone. We’ve all had our shares of...

Mental health issues can take many forms and manifest themselves in a variety of ways. While a fitness instructor isn't expected to be a...

Health and happiness are the end goals of everything we do in life. At BarraFIT, we believe that the key to both is through physical...

I remember the good old days at the Gracie Barra facility back in Brazil. We’d show up. We’d throw on our GIs. This is what we did 24/7,...

If you’ve been indoors for more than a year, you’re not alone. As of its announcement as a pandemic in March 2020, COVID-19 has kept many...

Flexibility and mobility are crucial if you want to stay fit and injury-free. In Jiu-jitsu, in the weight room, and life, I’ve always...

You must have felt it at some point in your training. Sometimes there is the feeling of heaviness and soreness that occurs as soon as you...

At BarraFIT, we believe in fitness beyond six-pack abs and PRs. We believe in optimizing everything in your lifestyle to achieve the best...