Tricia Murphy Madden

✨ PROP PURPOSE > PROP OVERLOAD ✨
At Barre Above we have a few guiding principles when it comes to using props in class:
✔️ Does it add value to the exercise — or distract from it?�✔️ Does it elevate the outcome of the series?�✔️ Can students utilize it safely and effectively?
In this reel, you’ll see how one simple yoga block can completely change the experience:�▪️ Bringing the floor closer during push-ups�▪️ Elevating the front foot to increase glute activation�▪️ Supporting lifted heels for better alignment and accessibility�▪️ Creating slight instability to challenge balance + proprioception
Props should never feel random. They should create intention, progression, support, and challenge. 💥
This Saturday in Barre Above Level 2, we’re diving deeper into:�✨ Small prop integration�✨ Ideal applications + modifications�✨ Programming + periodization strategies�✨ How to create smarter, more effective barre experiences
Who else loves using props with PURPOSE in their classes? 👇

Your students don’t just need another workout… they need a system that supports their life outside the studio.
That’s where EverFLEXED comes in.
Mobility. Flexibility. Metabolic Training. Strength. Balance.
All intentionally designed into one powerful 55-minute experience.
We’re not just training for the class…
We’re training for everything they love to do beyond it.
Because your students deserve to say yes to the hikes, the pickleball matches, the long travel days, the spontaneous moments—and feel strong doing it.
Even better? They should walk out of your class feeling physically better than when they walked in.
That’s the standard.
What are your go-to movements that prepare your students for life outside your four walls?

Do you use Flex Kords in your Above classes? I love how seamlessly they let you dial intensity up or down, support your balance—or challenge it when you’re ready
If you’ve been thinking about getting certified, join me this Sunday (the 26th) at the University of Minnesota! We are also looking to add two new Program Specialists in the area—reach out if you’re ready for the next step.
Not in the Midwest? No worries—there are plenty of opportunities to get certified over the next 6 months. Check the link in bio!

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Leaving the Valley of the Sun feeling incredibly grateful for every moment.

The .events team created something truly special—an experience designed not just to educate, but to connect all of us who care so deeply about this industry. From the panels and workshops to the in-between moments and conversations… and getting to witness so many brilliant new educators stepping into their power—it was inspiring on every level.

I’m walking away energized, motivated, and full of ideas.

To everyone who attended—thank you. Not just for showing up, but for leaning in, asking thoughtful questions, and pushing the conversation forward on how we activate group fitness in new and meaningful ways. That’s where the magic is.

Thank you and for powering our workouts with your innovative tools.

I can’t wait to see so many of you again on June 25 for our Certification here in Phoenix at The Wigwam Resort… and of course at Summit in the Sun with our community.
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Let’s keep building. See you in June!!

Last call!
EverFLEXED® Certification is THIS Thursday (the 26th) virtually; and we have a few spots left.
If you’re ready to teach the hottest group fitness program for the audience between Tabata and Active Aging (the largest population) or train the athletic aging client with intention—this is your format.
Strength. Mobility. Power. Longevity.
Don’t overthink it. Just get in the room.

DM me for a last-minute code or hit the link in bio
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POV: When you’re 20 years older than most of your barre students… and still holding on for dear life.
The girls: “I hope we don’t do thighs today…”
Me: “On Wednesdays we do pulses.”
They recover in 10 seconds.
I recover in 10 minutes… but I’m still here.
Because strength doesn’t have an expiration date. 💁‍♀️🔥
To all my 40+ fit pros still teaching, pulsing, and inspiring — the real flex isn’t being the youngest in the room… it’s being the one still leading it.

In , we don’t just teach choreography.
We teach you how to coach with intention.
Yes, you’ll learn how to cue and lead a high-quality class — but more importantly, you’ll understand when to vary an exercise and why it matters.
Thigh work in 1st position or athletic V?
Add a balance challenge with the ball under the heels.
Want more glute activation? Place the ball between the ankles.
Ready to layer complexity? Integrate upper body work.
Every change has a purpose.
Every progression has a reason.
That’s how we help instructors lead smarter, stronger, more intentional classes.
✨ We kick off our virtual Barre Above certification tomorrow — and we also have in-person trainings happening around the country.
Thinking about jumping in last minute?
DM me for $10 off any training of your choice.
Let’s elevate the way you teach. 💛