Nicole Picard – Pure Barre Teacher/ Body Conceptions Trainer
So excited to be guest posting this week! I’m Nicole, a professional dancer turned fitness instructor/trainer (although I still dance on the side!) Right now I work for two fitness companies – Pure Barre and Body Conceptions by Mahri – both with a strong dance influence! I feel so lucky to be able to make my living combining my two biggest passions – dance and fitness! I love how my schedule is always changing and I never live the same day twice! Here’s a quick peek into what a “typical” day in my life looks like!
4:45 am – alarm goes off!!
4:45 am – alarm goes off!!Luckily, I am the definition of a morning person because 99% of the time, my work day starts before 5 am. First thing I do after popping out of bed is reach for a large cup of water and even larger cup of coffee with a splash of almond milk. I prefer iced coffee so I usually brew some the night before and leave it to chill in the refrigerator overnight. After coffee, I try to make a well-rounded breakfast. Today it was half a bowl of oatmeal, with almond milk, chia seeds, almond butter, and some dark chocolate unsweetened cocoa powder. I am a total chocolate snob so it’s only natural that my day starts out with some! I find the balance of whole grain carbs, protein and heart healthy fats keeps me full and energized through my morning stretch of classes at Pure Barre.
5:30 am – head to Pure BarreToday, I taught the the 6 and 7:10 am classes at Pure Barre in the Financial District. Luckily, I live right around the corner and it’s just a quick 8 minute walk ( or jog if I’m running late) to the studio. I like to get to the studio early to run through my class with my playlist. By the time 6 am rolls around, my coffee has definitely kicked in and I am ready to bring the lift.tone.burn to the awesome clients at Pure Barre! Since I am active and on my feet for a few hours straight, I make sure to bring a big bottle of Smart water in to the studio to make sure I stay hydrated throughout my classes! I’m lucky to be surrounded by so many hard-working and inspiring women (and a few men), and it’s so exciting to see clients improve and get stronger with each class!
10:30 – Quick snack and off to work with my first client with Body Conceptions by Mahri
In addition to Pure Barre, I also work for a dance fitness company called Body Conceptions by Mahri. I teach a few group classes and work with several clients privately. This particular client lives in Tribeca – just about two miles along the East/Hudson River running path from the Pure Barre studio! As a runner myself, I like to use running as much as I can as transportation. So after my classes, I reach for a Siggi’s with a few berries as a quick snack and lace up and take a quick jog over to my first clients apartment. Her workout includes a short warm-up with extensive arms, thighs, core, and seat workout with intervals of dance cardio and plyometrics interspersed! Our private sessions at Body Conceptions are in a follow-along format so I essentially do most of the session with her – a very active hour for me as well! After her workout, I jog home.
In addition to Pure Barre, I also work for a dance fitness company called Body Conceptions by Mahri. I teach a few group classes and work with several clients privately. This particular client lives in Tribeca – just about two miles along the East/Hudson River running path from the Pure Barre studio! As a runner myself, I like to use running as much as I can as transportation. So after my classes, I reach for a Siggi’s with a few berries as a quick snack and lace up and take a quick jog over to my first clients apartment. Her workout includes a short warm-up with extensive arms, thighs, core, and seat workout with intervals of dance cardio and plyometrics interspersed! Our private sessions at Body Conceptions are in a follow-along format so I essentially do most of the session with her – a very active hour for me as well! After her workout, I jog home.
12:30 pm – light lunch
Because I stay pretty active all day long, I try to eat several smaller meals instead of 3 large ones! Today, I sliced an avocado on a slice of ezekiel bread toast with an egg on top. If you really are what you eat, then I am DEFINITELY an avocado. Before my next client, I have a little time to myself! Usually I spend it planning classes or private sessions, putting together playlists, or checking emails.
2:30 pm – Off to the Upper East Side to work with my next client
Similar to my earlier client, this session includes a variety of sculpting exercises interspersed with dance cardio. Even though all my clients are being trained under the Body Conceptions method, each private training session varies dependent on the client’s goals, physical limitations, injuries, and requests! I love having the freedom to tailor the workout for each of my clients, and it keeps the job fresh and creative for me!
5 pm – Pre-class snack
Today I am teaching an hour-long class for Body Conceptions at 7 pm. I like to eat something light that gives me lots of energy before class. Today I prepared some homemade granola bites. Super easy to make, quick to eat and give you lots of energy without feeling weighted down. I made these with oats, a little honey, vegan protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter and a tiny bit of coconut oil!
Today I am teaching an hour-long class for Body Conceptions at 7 pm. I like to eat something light that gives me lots of energy before class. Today I prepared some homemade granola bites. Super easy to make, quick to eat and give you lots of energy without feeling weighted down. I made these with oats, a little honey, vegan protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter and a tiny bit of coconut oil!
7 pm – Teach BoCo class!
Even though it’s already been a long day, as soon as I get in to the studio and start dancing I instantly feel energized. Body Conceptions is so much fun to teach because it combines dancing and fitness – my two greatest passions, and I essentially get to do the entire workout myself! Similar to my sessions with private classes, this particular class called Boco Classic is a high-energy hour-long class of cardio and total body sculpting!
8:30 pm – Dinner
8:30 pm – DinnerEven though I much prefer to prepare my own food, sometimes it’s the most time-efficient to pick up a quick meal on the way back home at the end of a long day if I did not previously prepare something. I am so lucky to live in a city that’s bursting with healthy places to grab a quick meal or snack. I am a huge fan of a big salad with leafy greens and a lean protein at the end of the night and grabbed one from Sweetgreen – right around the corner from the studio I just taught at in. This kale salad was topped with sweet potato, roasted brussel sprouts, tomatoes, broccoli and grilled chicken and dressed with olive oil and a splash of organic apple cider vinegar.
And for dessert, a few squares of fine and raw dark chocolate with sea salt from whole foods. My version of a night cap 😉
And for dessert, a few squares of fine and raw dark chocolate with sea salt from whole foods. My version of a night cap 😉
10 pm – Bed time
After a hot shower, it’s time for bed. Call me a grandma, but I love a good night sleep and definitely feel my best when i get 7-8 hours!
One of my biggest tips: WAKE UP EARLY! I might be a little biased for being a bonafide morning person, but I think it’s best to work towards your fitness goals first thing in the morning when your mind and body are fresh! Whether that be preparing healthy food for the day, or squeezing in a sweat sesh before work – Starting your day off with a workout and/or a good breakfast sets you up to feel more positive and energized all day!
Thanks for reading! I’d love to connect with you on social media.
Instagram: @Nickypicss
Wow. I am exhausted just reading about your day, and I’m a distance runner! You’re awesome. We have some PureBarre places here in Boulder – I’ll have to check them out! Keep on rocking!
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