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 ...

There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...

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.

Dance workouts are a fun way to get fit, and they can be done solo too! For beginners, these styles are easy to follow and ...

COLONIE — It’s easy to get stuck in a fitness rut doing the same exercises week after week. The Knowledge Network is offering the opportunity to mix up your fitness routine at their Balletone dance ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Fitness is not just about sweating it out in the gym, it is also about finding workouts that strengthen the body while adding grace and balance. That is exactly what Malaika Arora shows us with her ...