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We spend a lot of time waiting in line, at the doctor's office, or for a dinner reservation, to name a few. But that doesn't mean time waiting should be time wasted. Strengthen your muscles with only the slightest disturbance to your neighbors. Here are four relatively discreet exercises you can do when standing around in public (with little or no embarrassment!). Lower-body barre moves: Barre Read more
Your parents will be happy to know that those ballet classes you took as a kid aren't going to waste, thanks to a new wave of ballet-inspired workout classes popping up in cities all across the country. Put on your yoga wear, find your place in front of the bar, and stretch your way to a elongated, lean body — Black Swan style. But what class does what? Or are they all quite similar? Here's a Read more
Bride-to-be Zooey Deschanel has been dancing it up lately. Seems she likes tripping the light fantastic so much, she's using ballet-inspired workouts to prepare for her wedding. Sources told the New York Post that the actress has been taking back-to-back classes at Pure Barre in LA. Similar the Bar Method and Physique 57, the workout combines elements of ballet, Pilates, and weight training. The 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
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
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
This week in PopSugarTV, we went behind the scenes on some of our favorite films, fashion lines, and food. Yum took a peek inside the kitchen of one of the world's best steakhouses to bring us the famous recipe for Morton's Porterhouse. Bella tried out the new Hunger Games nail polish collection and showed us the benefits of facial oils. Fab showed us how to wear florals like Emma Roberts and 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
This week in PopSugarTV, Yum showed us how to make two tasty Winter drinks: a homemade pumpkin spice latte and a warming bourbon maple Manhattan! Meanwhile, Fit tested out an at-home Pure Barre workout, and Bella gave us a review of the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. Fab got in the holiday spirit, sharing stylish gift ideas for mom and cool gift ideas for guys, and giving us the lowdown on how to 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
