"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of ...

Youve probably heard of barre, a ballet-inspired workout that blends Pilates, dance, yoga, and technique driven exercises that focus on strengthening small muscles you may neglect in other types of ...

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 ...

“When I describe [barre] as a whole, as a category, I think it’s an absolutely fantastic way to build muscular endurance,” says Lisa Schale-Drake, an instructor trainer at barre3. “It’s heart-healthy.