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 ...

Barre is a style of movement that can help you build strength, improve your posture and work on your mobility. It combines ...

"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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...