Barre is also low impact and has a built-in handhold, making it a relatively safe form of exercise. Especially for older people at risk for falls, barre may be a good way to improve stability and ...

The Cleveland County Wellness Square (The Well), 210 S. James Garner Ave., is now offering a free ballet class for adults age 16 and over. Taught by Ballet Instructor Maya Read on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite in the fitness scene for their ability to combine the grace and elegance of classical dance and Pilates with the rigour of strength training. As an ...

With long limbs and lean torsos, dancers’ bodies are much-coveted as an aspirational physique. So no surprise that former ballerinas have capitalized on their knowledge of the human body and ...

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to ...

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 ...

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 trembling ...

In a fitness-focused city like Santa Moncia, there are workout options that cater to any preference and need. With several studios located inside city limits, both barre and pilates classes offer ...

As I followed the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia I could not help but marvel at the variety of body shapes and sizes of the athletes excelling in different sports. The long track speed ...