When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...
Pro Ballerina Scout Forsythe tries 5 ballet-inspired workouts on the internet. She tests out each workout and breaks down how the exercises relate to ballet as well as how they are different. From ...
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 ...
Elizabeth and Susan Jacobson realized that adding ballet movements into older women's daily routines would be impactful on their health and bring them joy as well Courtesy Susan Jacobson It was in ...
Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...
As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...
If you're looking for a fun way to stay fit without putting too much strain on your joints, low-impact dance workouts are the perfect solution. They not only help improve cardiovascular health and ...