Since the pandemic there has been a big rise in popularity because you can do it anywhere and you don’t need much space or equipment. Here’s why you should take a barre class.

The Benefits of Barre

There are loads of benefits from doing a barre class including toning every part of your body and it increases bone density as it is considered a form of resistance training. Since all the movements are very controlled, there is a lot of focus on your core, shoulders, and hips which are the key stabilizers in your body. Posture is the main component and you will be able to see any weaknesses or imbalances in your body from just one class.

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What Do You Need?

If you are doing it in a class environment there will be a long bar for you to hold on to. If you are home all you need is a chair, a set of dumbbells, a resistance band, and a soft pilates ball. Find a class near you or online and start practicing those moves to support your joints and improve your posture.

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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.

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Strength

Ballet is so elegant that we often forget how physically demanding it actually is. Practicing ballet is one of the best ways to build strong muscles without stepping into the gym.

Posture

All ballet dancers have incredible posture, that’s why they move with such grace and elegance. Ballet exercises are great for building core strength and improving posture, so they’re really beneficial for people who work desk jobs and spend most of the day sitting.

Improved Energy

We don’t need to read scientific papers to realize that any physical activity is great for improving our mood. Ballet is particularly helpful for boosting energy and fighting fatigue because it’s fun and it increases circulation in a short period of time.

Confidence

Most ballet students say that practicing ballet has improved their confidence and this happens for a variety of reasons. Performing in front of an audience, stepping out of your comfort zone, and spending hours working out in front of the mirror will all lead to improved body image.

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Misty Copeland

Copeland is the first Black woman to become a principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre and that tells a lot about her. On her Instagram page, she shares a lot of inspiring content you can enjoy. From behind-the-scenes shots to her engagement in Swans for Relief organization, we’re sure you’ll find it a great addition to the accounts you follow.

Isabella Boylston

Beautiful ballerina Isabella Boylston has been sharing videos of her practicing ballet at home during the lockdown. She’s also a founder of the Ballerina Book Club so that’s another reason to follow her.

Tiler Peck

The principal dancer of the New York City Ballet will make you want to start dancing yourself. She’s the author of Katarina Ballerina and she also hosts weekly Insta Live classes that you can join.

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Zhou is a professional ballerina with Staatsballet and Royal Balet who has been sharing live ballet classes on Instagram and recently moved to Youtube. Her lessons are detailed and suitable for all levels, so you’ll definitely find videos that work for you. She will teach you everything you’ve always wanted to know about ballet—from terminology to holding the proper form.

Each of Zhou’s classes lasts for an hour and she releases a new one every week. All you need is a screen where you can watch her and some space to practice the moves yourself! Make sure to follow the classes in order if you want to see progress and have fun!

“Join me as we learn the basics of ballet at the barre,” she writes under one of the videos. “This is a series-based class in which I will try to teach you all of the details and coordination that it takes to be a ballet dancer! Let’s have some fun, but most importantly — let’s get sweaty!”

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Since the pandemic there has been a big rise in popularity because you can do it anywhere and you don’t need much space or equipment. Here’s why you should take a barre class.

The Benefits of Barre

There are loads of benefits from doing a barre class including toning every part of your body and it increases bone density as it is considered a form of resistance training. Since all the movements are very controlled, there is a lot of focus on your core, shoulders, and hips which are the key stabilizers in your body. Posture is the main component and you will be able to see any weaknesses or imbalances in your body from just one class.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Align Fitness Studio (@align.slc)

What Do You Need?

If you are doing it in a class environment there will be a long bar for you to hold on to. If you are home all you need is a chair, a set of dumbbells, a resistance band, and a soft pilates ball. Find a class near you or online and start practicing those moves to support your joints and improve your posture.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Isolation Fitness (Edison) (@isolation_fitness)

The post Why You Should Take a Barre Class appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

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.

The post Ballet Workouts For Stronger Legs appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Strength

Ballet is so elegant that we often forget how physically demanding it actually is. Practicing ballet is one of the best ways to build strong muscles without stepping into the gym.

Posture

All ballet dancers have incredible posture, that’s why they move with such grace and elegance. Ballet exercises are great for building core strength and improving posture, so they’re really beneficial for people who work desk jobs and spend most of the day sitting.

Improved Energy

We don’t need to read scientific papers to realize that any physical activity is great for improving our mood. Ballet is particularly helpful for boosting energy and fighting fatigue because it’s fun and it increases circulation in a short period of time.

Confidence

Most ballet students say that practicing ballet has improved their confidence and this happens for a variety of reasons. Performing in front of an audience, stepping out of your comfort zone, and spending hours working out in front of the mirror will all lead to improved body image.

The post The Benefits of Ballet Training as an Adult appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Misty Copeland

Copeland is the first Black woman to become a principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre and that tells a lot about her. On her Instagram page, she shares a lot of inspiring content you can enjoy. From behind-the-scenes shots to her engagement in Swans for Relief organization, we’re sure you’ll find it a great addition to the accounts you follow.

Isabella Boylston

Beautiful ballerina Isabella Boylston has been sharing videos of her practicing ballet at home during the lockdown. She’s also a founder of the Ballerina Book Club so that’s another reason to follow her.

Tiler Peck

The principal dancer of the New York City Ballet will make you want to start dancing yourself. She’s the author of Katarina Ballerina and she also hosts weekly Insta Live classes that you can join.

The post 3 Ballet Dancers to Follow on Instagram appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Zhou is a professional ballerina with Staatsballet and Royal Balet who has been sharing live ballet classes on Instagram and recently moved to Youtube. Her lessons are detailed and suitable for all levels, so you’ll definitely find videos that work for you. She will teach you everything you’ve always wanted to know about ballet—from terminology to holding the proper form.

Each of Zhou’s classes lasts for an hour and she releases a new one every week. All you need is a screen where you can watch her and some space to practice the moves yourself! Make sure to follow the classes in order if you want to see progress and have fun!

“Join me as we learn the basics of ballet at the barre,” she writes under one of the videos. “This is a series-based class in which I will try to teach you all of the details and coordination that it takes to be a ballet dancer! Let’s have some fun, but most importantly — let’s get sweaty!”

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