Let's Hit The Barre!

It seems that ballerinas were on to something a very long time ago, and now we've figured out their secret. The more time you spend at the barre, the better your buns look. Aha! You sneaky dancers with your slender and toned arms, shoulders, waist, abs, butt, thighs and calves. The masses have figured you out and in no time, we'll all look just as good as you do. 

Well, we'll see about that.  But seriously, dancers go through intense technique training at the ballet barre. The exercises lengthen and strengthen muscles, and improve posture and balance. Thankfully for those of us who are past our prima ballerina primes, a few fitness gurus have figured out how to translate barre work from Center Stage standards to something more attainable. Many dance studios and gyms offer barre classes...leotard and tights may or may not be required. Also check out Pure Barre for a ballet barre focused workout. 

Something to work towards: