Heavy lifting and high-intensity cardio may get all the glory, but when it comes to sculpting lean muscle don't sleep on barre. The low-weight, high rep style of training has become more popular in ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I'm a little biased, but I think doing a barre workout is one of the best ways you can spend 45 minutes.

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

I am not opposed to spending big money on fitness. I'm happy to pay for access to pricey reformer pilates studios; I don't buy into the idea that cheap franchise gyms are "just as good" as premium ...

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 ...

Murray, 74, leaned into low-impact, high-intensity workouts when knee arthritis forced her to give up running and plyometrics ...

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 ...

There are endless exercise options out there, but only so many hours in a day. How are you supposed to know which workout will meet your needs—especially, when some are so similar? Take, barre and ...