Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you’ve been glued to a desk chair, your favorite armchair or the couch, you’ve probably been doing an awful lot of sitting ...

Feeling unmotivated to work out? We can’t blame you: your gym is likely to be closed, plus watching movies from the couch just seems a lot more appealing than doing burpees. But even watching outdoor ...

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 ...

Barre is also low impact and has a built-in handhold, making it a relatively safe form of exercise. Especially for older people at risk for falls, barre may be a good way to improve stability and ...

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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 ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and goals. If you're just starting out, Earnest and Sariya agree that one ...

For those who think hopping, shuffling, shouting and jumping isn't fulfilling, there is the demi-plie-releve in first position. The demi-plie-releve, as described by the New York City Ballet, has ...

As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet ...