Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

Barre is having a moment. The light-weight, high-rep style of strength training is a low-impact way to sculpt lean muscle mass and improve endurance. But it can be intimidating to try a barre class ...

I, like many young girls, was thrown into ballet class as a toddler. Growing up with dance, I found it to be one of many consistent after-school activities, as I made friends, got to move in ways I ...

If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I am a huge proponent of barre. This low-impact modality—created by a ballerina and a mix between Pilates, yoga, and strength training—is one sure-fire ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Just like Pilates, barre is having a bit of a moment. Blending the elegance ...

Around 15 years ago, the concept of Barre (a fitness version of ballet training) became popular in commercial fitness centers. The dance-based group workout attracted exercisers across the United ...

As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...

Once the reserve of PTs and Class Pass-ers, barre has entered the mainstream lately. And as more people turn to this full-body, ballet-inspired workout, I decided to hang up my running shoes and give ...

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If you have ever been too intimidated to try a ballet barre workout, maybe try a combination of yoga, Pilates and barre instead. The Yoga Barre in Lakewood Ranch, which opened in April, offers a ...