Episode 128: Pure Barre President Regan Stokes

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve been looking forward to having my latest guest on the podcast and am so glad to be able to finally share my conversation with you. I’m speaking with Regan Stokes, the President of</span> <a href= "https://www.purebarre.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pure Barre</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the largest, most established barre franchise with more than 500 studios across North America. Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes and just celebrated its 20th anniversary. </span>  </p> <p><strong>While there many important takeaways from my conversation with Regan, here are some of my favorites:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Boutique fitness franchises like Pure Barre teach that exercise doesn’t have to look a certain way; in fact, the best workout is the one you’re going to enjoy and the one with which you’ll be consistent;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The mental and physical benefits of exercise far exceed that of making calories counts; focus instead on how exercise helps you feel energized, manage stress, and focus your energy in a positive direction;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">A healthy living routine does not have to look the same all of the time; in fact, it might look different every week and that’s ok; </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Healthy living means bringing balance and flexibility into your life, so that you can be aware of what works for you.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Want to connect with Regan and learn more about Pure Barre? Check our Regan’s</span> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/reganstokes/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">(</span><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/reganstoke