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 ...

Most people watch ballet because it's beautiful. When it comes to stories and emotions, no other art form compares. But it's also possible to consider ballet from a fitness angle, to behold all those ...

COLONIE — It’s easy to get stuck in a fitness rut doing the same exercises week after week. The Knowledge Network is offering the opportunity to mix up your fitness routine at their Balletone dance ...

KRYSTLE MARCELLUS / KMARCELLUS@STARADVERTISER.COM Evelyn Lin, left, Jennifer Crum and Sarah Houghtailing held a long pose at the BarreAmped class at the Body Balance studio on Kapiolani Boulevard.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. F is for flexibility. Want to stay limber as you age? If so, your workout routine should include stretches for flexibility.

Instructor: Kristen Demaree was born into ballet. Her mother is Barbara Demaree, who started Boulder Ballet, originally the Ballet Arts Studio located above Tom’s Tavern. Along with a lifetime of ...

It is not unusual for competitive Irish dancers to excel at other individual and team sports, and cross-training is key to endurance, execution and stamina. When it comes to cross-training, many ...

"I've always been active," says Sarah Coon. "Running was my mainstay. But after running two and a half miles, my knees bothered me and I got bored." So began the journey that would one day lead her to ...

Fitness is not just about sweating it out in the gym, it is also about finding workouts that strengthen the body while adding grace and balance. That is exactly what Malaika Arora shows us with her ...

CINCINNATI -- It’s a warm, summer evening in Oakley. After a challenging barre workout, a couple dozen women wearing capri pants and colorful tank tops are streaming out of Pure Barre on Madison Road.