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 ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission It’s easy to assume that barre is just a ballet-like workout for those who couldn’t ...

When you think about ballet, the first thing that might come to mind is beauty, grace, and maybe a tutu. While ballet is all of that, it’s also a sport that requires incredible amounts of endurance ...

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, ...

What exactly is Pure Barre? Pure Barre, started by a former dancer in 2001, is a ballet barre-incorporating exercise class that combines elements of Pilates, weight lifting and ballet into one workout ...

Whether you’ve noticed classes popping up at your local gym or a friend has raved about a new fitness routine, you’ve likely heard about trendy barre workouts. Barre is a low-impact exercise that ...

Fitness instructor Lauren Arps's love for ballet began at a very young age and grew as she continued to study dance in college. After taking a Barre class, Lauren realized that she could pair the ...

When the coronavirus hit, ballet dancers had to take their twirling home. Zoom conferences replaced in-person rehearsals and cramped living rooms stood in for spacious studios — not to mention the ...