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 ...

KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / KMARCELLUS@STARADVERTISER.COM Evelyn Lin, left, Jennifer Crum and Sarah Houghtailing held a long pose at the BarreAmped class at the Body Balance studio on Kapiolani Boulevard.

Ballet-inspired workout classes are everywhere these days. But when it comes to sculpting lean muscle, one workout seems to rein supreme (especially with the celebrity set): Ballet Beautiful. So does ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Boxing and ballet are two disciplines that focus on physical fitness but in different ways. While boxing is known for its high-intensity workouts and strength-building, ballet emphasizes grace and ...