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We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
Ballet-inspired workouts are all the rage this year; it's likely that you know someone who spends time on the barre. Whether she loves Bar Method, Pure Barre, or Barre3, we have the perfect fitness gift for her! Read more
The success of last year's Black Swan only added to the popularity of ballet-inspired classes. For years, celebs have touted the workouts' abilities to sculpt long and lean physiques, and thanks to ballet's newfound spotlight, new barre workout styles and studios have been popping up all across the country. Whether they are fans of Bar Method, Pure Barre, or any other of the ballet-inspired Read more
Barre-based workouts have become increasing popular thanks to Natalie Portman's dancer bod in Black Swan, the Tracy Anderson Method, and barre3; and Bar Method, a ballet-inspired sculpting program with studios across the US, is no exception. The method, which is taught as an hour-long class, focuses on isometric movements, light weight work, stretching, and subtle moves at the barre. It is also Read more
Happy birthday, Ginnifer Goodwin! The Once Upon a Time star turns 34 today, and to celebrate we're taking a look at how Ginnifer stays active and fit in her daily life. Always on the go: Ginnifer often credits living in health-conscious LA for her active lifestyle. Whether she's going to Ballet Body or The Bar Method, her workouts gravitate toward leotards, the barre, and pliés. She also turns Read more
When you're looking to tone your derriere, sometimes you need to go minimal. That's the philosophy behind the Pure Barre method, where micro movements rule the workout. We were curious to explore this toning technique and took a tutorial from Pure Barre instructor Gina Ragnone on three moves that tone the tush. Get ready to move small but burn big with this booty workout you can do in the comfort Read more
If you're short on time, you need a multitasking workout. Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3, created a quick home workout that targets both the arms and legs. This workout will fit in your living room and won't bother your downstairs neighbors either. Press play and follow along as Sadie leads you through a series of moves to tone arms and legs while working your core too. Read more
Muscle building is an important component of any exercise routine, but are you strength training the right way? Here are five common myths about muscles, and why they aren't true. Heavy weights make you bulk up: It's a common belief: lifting heavy weights will have you looking more bodybuilder than long and lean. But in reality, your muscles won't get Ms. Olympia-sized from lifting a 20-pound Read more
Standing Pretzel (done holding onto the back of a chair or a counter top) 32 lifts 16 circles each direction, keep the circles dime sized flex foot and press back and hold 8 times slowly 24 presses tempo Semi-Push-Up (done at that wall) 16 L’s (squeeze in and push back), in an inch and back 32 presses circles in each direction 32 presses (lift up!) Back dancing (performed for two to Read more
We've all been on either side of a noisy equation, and it's no good for anyone involved. While a burlesque or Hunger Games-inspired workout won't fly with your neighbors, keeping things quiet is no longer be an excuse for skimping on a home workout. All of the below workouts are downstairs-neighbor-approved: nothing is too loud, and there are no big jumps or kicks involved, but Read more
