FARGO - You don't have to be a ballerina to work out like one. Even if you've never spun or twirled a day in your life, Jamie Smith will have you doing plié squats in no time. Four times a week, the ...

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So let's start with the basics — what exactly is barre? Barre is a fusion workout, blending ballet-inspired movements with elements of Pilates core training and yoga to give you a full-body, ...

Barre classes centre around classic ballet moves such as pliés and arabesques, with a focus on correct form and muscle recruitment as opposed to dance sequences. Legwork plays a major role, which ...

INSIDER asks experts if barre is an effective workout. Experts say that three-four barre classes per week are recommended for optimal results. If it works for you, experts say it can be a good workout ...

Most workouts that are focused on strength require heavy equipment like dumbbells, but a barre workout is slightly different — you use a stationary bar (or other object) for balance and little to no ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Just like Pilates, barre is having a bit of a moment. Blending the elegance ...

Jill Biden had her daughter and daughters-in-law in tow en route to an early-morning 60-minute Forme Barre exercise class, ...

It's a phrase that anyone who has taken a ballet-inspired barre class at Erie's Liege Barre and Fitness is familiar with. It means "eight more reps until you rest" and most class attendees wince once ...