Barre and Pilates are both popular workouts right now. Fitness experts explain the benefits, differences and which is best ...

Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

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 ...

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Inspired by ballet and designed for all fitness levels, barre classes have become one of the most popular low-impact workouts in the United States, combining strength, balance, and flexibility without ...

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But many guys have zero interest in trying a barre workout, thinking it’s exclusively reserved for women. Think again, though, because you can totally benefit from taking barre. Not only will it build ...

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If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you’ve probably noticed the growing buzz around barre workouts. This elegant yet intense exercise method has transformed from a boutique fitness trend ...

A ballet barre is used for balance and strength building during exercises in the Align Barre Class at Align Pilates in Minneapolis, Minn. mct photo MINNEAPOLIS — A ballet-inspired “barre” workout has ...

Around 15 years ago, the concept of Barre (a fitness version of ballet training) became popular in commercial fitness centers. The dance-based group workout attracted exercisers across the United ...