Most people watch ballet because it's beautiful. When it comes to stories and emotions, no other art form compares. But it's also possible to consider ballet from a fitness angle, to behold all those ...

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 ...

There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...

KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / [email protected] Evelyn Lin, left, Jennifer Crum and Sarah Houghtailing held a long pose at the BarreAmped class at the Body Balance studio on Kapiolani Boulevard.

Markham Heid is a contributor at TIME. He is the author of The Habit Trap, due out in early 2027. Bethan Mooney for TIME In ballet training, the barre is the horizontal handrail dancers grip while ...

It is not unusual for competitive Irish dancers to excel at other individual and team sports, and cross-training is key to endurance, execution and stamina. When it comes to cross-training, many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. F is for flexibility. Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility.

Lauren Dimesky is talking about a class known as "Flight School." This is her third year at Align Ballet Method where this new class is taking flight. "It's a great feel-good hour. You get to listen ...

"I've always been active," says Sarah Coon. "Running was my mainstay. But after running two and a half miles, my knees bothered me and I got bored." So began the journey that would one day lead her to ...

CINCINNATI -- It’s a warm, summer evening in Oakley. After a challenging barre workout, a couple dozen women wearing capri pants and colorful tank tops are streaming out of Pure Barre on Madison Road.