barre with justine

Graceful fitness for real, busy lives.

Fitness inspired by ballet, Pilates, and yoga — and lifestyle tips from a mom of three who knows what it’s like to have no time!

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I’m Justine, the creator of this blog and a full-time academic librarian, with a passion for fitness.

My love of movement started in ballet, where I learned how to blend strength with grace. I’m also a mom of three and know how tough it can be to find time for self-care. I love sharing fitness and favourites here, from books I’m reading to easy plant-based recipes.

✨so easy to do, yet how often we forget to move at our desks! Halloween 2026…🎃🦇 ✨Keeping things simple has been my survival tactic this fall and this Balletone routine keeps things beautifully simple! 🦂 we use Scorpion often in barre, and it’s perfect for this Halloween week! ✨try this stretch series from my last hotel gym visit. This hotel had a fantastic little stretch/Pilates space! ✨🧘‍♀️📖 POETRY & YOGA - new! ✨a few things that I love this month, so far! 🌺The most beautiful place I’ve ever been. So happy to have been able to share it with the kids - what was meant to be a 20th anniversary trip was made more special with them. 💗 ✨barre has the power to change how you see yourself. You do not need to be a dancer to feel: