Ballet is one of the best workouts available if you’re looking to strengthen your legs. Deep bends, “plies”, kicks, and other movements are used to cultivate body awareness and create strength in every muscle. You don’t have to be a professional ballerina to benefit from these movements, though. Fitness enthusiasts and beginners alike can enjoy increased strength and flexibility through regular workouts incorporating a few simple ballet moves. Practice often begins at the barre, but it can also work to hold on to the back of a chair. Here are a few of our favorite videos to work out with:
Long & Lean Legs by MadFit
Maddie does it again with this 20-minute ballet workout for strong legs. Using just the wall, she incorporates classic ballet moves into a short but effective sequence sure to leave you feeling the burn.
Ballerina Perfect Pro Legs in 5 Minutes
This 5-minute workout gets right to the point. Sleek Technique creates videos with real dancers performing real dancers’ workouts. They’re simple yet challenging and the perfect way to demonstrate exercises that really work.
Low Impact Ballet Legs
If you’re looking for something with a little less burn, there are certainly ballet workouts available for you as well. In this video, ballerina Maria Khoreva demonstrates some low-impact ballet exercises that are sure to help you cultivate strength.
