The “barre boom” as we know it first took off in the early 2010s and had everyone from your sister-in-law to your best friend’s mom arabesque-ing like there was no tomorrow. But what exactly is barre, ...
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, it was in the ...
Barre incorporates elements of ballet, Pilates and yoga. It features a lot of isometric holds, which are positions that force your muscles to continually contract (think planks, glute bridges and wall ...
In this episode of "Trainer of the Month Club," Kelsey Lindell demos a barre workout with modifications to improve strength. The fitness industry often portrays exercise as something that’s ...
This ballet-based workout has whole body benefits (Picture: Vanessa Michielon) Firstly, let’s dispel the most common misconceptions about a barre class: no, it’s not just ballet moves and for the ...