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 ...

Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

The “barre boom” as we know it first took off in the early 2010s and had everyone from your sister-in-law to your best friend’s mom arabesque-ing like there was no tomorrow. But what exactly is barre, ...

“Barre is an all-over strength exercise,” explains Gretchen Solarz, the owner of City Barre in Scott’s Addition. “It targets ...

Barre workouts are ballet-inspired exercises like parallel thigh side taps and foldovers. These exercises are great for toning muscles throughout your body including in your core and back. You can ...

Jumping into a new workout style can be intimidating, and barre — a combination of Pilates, ballet, and yoga — is no exception. But rest assured, barre can easily accommodate anyone, regardless of ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

For on-demand barre workouts — plus fitness challenges, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Barre is having a moment. The light-weight, high-rep style of strength training is a ...

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 ...

In 2023, Allen’s first Pure Barre studio, in Greenwich, Connecticut, celebrated 11 years in business. At just 21 years old, Ashley Allen started her entrepreneurial journey, and she now owns two Pure ...