Feature Friday with Kristy Soltesz

Happy FriYAYYYYY. I know you all are jumping for joy right now. We've had an exciting week and could not be more excited about the energy that SB Barre and Body Barre have been generating over the past few months. If you haven't already, head over to our newly designed website. 

Also, SB Body Barre is NOW officially launched at Merritt Fort Avenue and Canton as well as White Marsh. I am teaching Tuesday nights 5pm at Merritt Canton. Be there and bring friends because this newest choreography is a great way to shred before the holidays!!

We also have an upcoming SB Barre training this weekend. More details here.

November 14 & 15

10am - 4pm

1020 Hull Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Now...for the fun stuff...Instructor Spotlight.

Kristy Soltesz

SB Barre Instructor

Where do you teach and when?

I teach SB Barre: 

6am Tuesday at Merritt Towson, 

7:45am Wednesday & 6pm Thursday at Meadow Mill

9am Saturdays at Embody Pilates & Wellness.  

I also teach a sculpt class: 7am Thursdays at Meadow Mill & a kid fitness class named Born To Move: Mondays at 6pm at Merritt Towson.

Sunrise or Sunset for your workouts?

I like BOTH.  Sunrise, to feel strong & to walk tall for the rest of the day. Sunset, because I am already loose and warm.

A tip for staying motivated during the holidays.

During the holidays when time is crunched, there are plenty of ways to incorporate SB Barre & Body Barre moves whenever and wherever you are.  Why not plie, tuck & squeeze while trussing your turkey?!

As an instructor, what is your favorite part about teaching?

My favorite part about teaching is having conversations with my students before & after class.  Most of my students do SB Barre exercises to help heal back &/or joint problems (recommended by doctors).  Everyone has an interesting story to tell. They all believe that SB Barre is helping them feel & move better in their daily lives.

Favorite holiday meal.

Roasted root vegetables for the main part.  & of course, pie.

Pre-workout meal/snack: 

An apple.  There are so many different kinds!

Favorite recovery meal/snack:. 

Eggs & Greens

You never leave home without_______: 

A snack.  For when hunger strikes... usually some raw nuts.

What’s in your gym bag?

Extra active wear, I might be able to sub a class at last moment.  Water bottle & some beauty accessories so that I "appear" to look a lil more fresh as I aim to deliver a challenging class.

Favorite workout gear, water bottle, etc

Sweaty Betty & Liquido active wear.

Favorite barre move:

My favorite Barre moves are the moves that challenge me the most in The Hip/Seat track.  It is the most difficult for me to get through (& we do it TWICE!).  Typically, the exercises that we hate doing the most, are what our bodies need the most.

Favorite Quote:
"For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business." T.S. Eliot 

When you’re not at the barre, where may we find you?

You'll find me with my husband & 7yr old son hunkering down with family time.  I have a full time job aside from teaching.  Luckily, my son likes practicing SB Barre and Born To Move choreography with me.

Kristy in Iceland. Barre on Ice!

Share something fun/interesting about yourself:  

I take group fitness classes whenever I travel. My husband and I have been around the USA & to 14 countries (with our son, to 6). My most memorable classes: Ashtanga yoga held in a tree-house in the Australian rain-forest & a spin class in Massachusetts where we powered the electricity of the studio with bikes fitted with Pedal-Powered Generators.




Well....that's a wrap for this week's spotlight with Kristy. Keep sharing your positive energy!!

Emily