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 ...

When I first heard the term "barre class" a couple years ago, I was immediately transported back to my days as a baby ballerina, when time at the barre meant plis, stretches that made my hamstrings ...

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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.

Pure Barre has quietly become one of the most effective fitness trends in the United States, especially for people seeking ...

If you’ve got the barre bug lately, join the club. This low-impact, beginner-friendly workout is a great way to build strength, improve endurance, and increase your flexibility and mobility. And if ...

I jumped for hours on my trampoline as a kid and never once thought about the health benefits behind it. When I saw that Space Three in Dayton was offering a Barre (pronounced “bar”) Bounce class, I ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy ...

Once the reserve of PTs and Class Pass-ers, barre has entered the mainstream lately. And as more people turn to this full-body, ballet-inspired workout, I decided to hang up my running shoes and give ...