"Barre class is a workout technique inspired by elements of ballet, yoga, and Pilates," says DiGiorgio. "It focuses on low-impact, high-intensity movements designed to strengthen your body in ways ...

Just like Pilates, barre is having a bit of a moment. Blending the elegance and precision of ballet with strength training, ...

Hop into any barre class, and your muscles will quickly start to feel it: As you pulse to the beat of the booming playlist, it’s pretty darn common to get “the shakes,” where your body starts ...

Some exercises also use a classic ballet barre to help you balance ... which means you can feel the floor with the soles of your feet; Dr. Reed says this can help improve our proprioception ...

Regardless of your age, goals or fitness level, strength training is one of the most beneficial types of exercise you can do. It helps you build and tone muscles, improve bone density, increase ...

When it comes to which modality burns more calories, barre is the clear winner, Reed and Bambace Salvo agree. This is mostly ...

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Hold for one to two seconds before bringing both legs back down to the floor. Do this for 10-15 reps or more for best results. If you want to make the exercise work better, don’t let your feet ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – There’s a new movement to help with pelvic floor health disorders that includes exercises to help activate it. Dr. Aissa McGuirl, ortho-pelvic physical therapist, joins Gayle ...

Fortunately, there’s an enjoyable and energetic alternative: dance exercises for stress relief. Dancing is not only a form of pleasure; it is also an effective stress reliever. The rhythmic motions, ...

This low-impact, full-body workout aims to tone, lengthen and strengthen muscles. "Barre has its roots in traditional ballet training, where strength and technique is learnt at the barre – think pliés ...