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, it was in the ...

Barre incorporates elements of ballet, Pilates and yoga. It features a lot of isometric holds, which are positions that force your muscles to continually contract (think planks, glute bridges and wall ...

The “barre boom” as we know it first took off in the early 2010s and had everyone from your sister-in-law to your best friend’s mom arabesque-ing like there was no tomorrow. But what exactly is barre, ...

Whether you’ve noticed classes popping up at your local gym or a friend has raved about a new fitness routine, you’ve likely heard about trendy barre workouts. Barre is a low-impact exercise that ...

Barre is a type of exercise that, while not brand new, has been gaining traction in recent years. It all started back in 1959 ...

Anyone on the fitness side of TikTok may have heard about the 12-3-30 treadmill workout going around the FYP. While the 3-2-8 barre Pilates workout from TikTok sounds similar, it’s actually quite ...

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

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 ...

Ballet barre workouts are, according to ClassPass, one of the most popular reasons people head to the gym these days. That includes runners, who want to be strong, but typically don’t want to build ...