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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test

I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ...
Runner's World

All About Ballet Barre Workouts and How They Benefit Runners

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 ...
Wall Street Journal

Build Strength and Flexibility Like These Ballet Dancers

You may have zero aspirations to perform a split while leaping in the air, but you can still benefit from training like a dancer. Dancers are a unique blend of artist and athlete, and ballet is one of ...
People

Ballet Helped This Mother and Daughter Bond — and Bring Strength to Others Who Needed It: 'The Profound Impact Is Unbelievable'

Elizabeth and Susan Jacobson realized that adding ballet movements into older women's daily routines would be impactful on their health and bring them joy as well Courtesy Susan Jacobson It was in ...
The New York Times

Ballet Is a Great Workout for an Aging Body

Classes for ‘silver swans’ can help you improve balance and find joy. Credit...Magdalena Wosinska for The New York Times Supported by By Dorie Chevlen Photographs by Magdalena Wosinska At Studio A in ...