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 ...

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.

Lauren Dimesky is talking about a class known as "Flight School." This is her third year at Align Ballet Method where this new class is taking flight. "It's a great feel-good hour. You get to listen ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While most of us feel pretty good about making it to the gym twice a week, celebrities take their fitness routines to the next level. Want to know how stars like Kate Hudson and Kendall Jenner get ...

CINCINNATI -- It’s a warm, summer evening in Oakley. After a challenging barre workout, a couple dozen women wearing capri pants and colorful tank tops are streaming out of Pure Barre on Madison Road.

Boxing and ballet are two disciplines that focus on physical fitness but in different ways. While boxing is known for its high-intensity workouts and strength-building, ballet emphasizes grace and ...

Chris Pine has expanded his workout routine to include ballet classes. The actor recently told People that he's taken up the technical dance style, saying "I wish I'd done it years ago." (Related: ...