Prior to competing in the Olympics, Adam Ondra took a ballet class. "Climbing is a very complex sport," he said. "On the road to Tokyo, I need to widen my range of skills. ... Bouldering, lead ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Since falling out of love with HIIT, I've been constantly on the hunt for low-impact yet highly effective workouts that promise to improve my strength and endurance. As a woman hurtling towards ...

Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

Discover how one writer is healing her relationship to her body and reconnecting with the joy of dance in a new anti-perfection ballet class. I was nervous entering my first ballet class in more than ...

The pursuit of stronger, more toned legs represents a crucial component of overall fitness. Research demonstrates that lower body strength directly impacts daily functionality, athletic performance, ...

There’s something satisfying about barre workouts. They’re low-impact, and the dance-inspired moves make you feel elegant and graceful. But don’t be fooled, because while you may move with grace, this ...