The “barre boom” as we know it first took off in the early 2010s and had everyone from your sister-in-law to your best friend’s mom arabesque-ing like there was no tomorrow. But what exactly is barre, ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, it was in the ...

Barre workouts have become a fast trend among runners and non-runners alike. In 2020, more than 3.5 million people took part in these group fitness workouts, which feature exercises inspired by ballet ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission It’s easy to assume that barre is just a ballet-like workout for those who couldn’t ...

I am not opposed to spending big money on fitness. I'm happy to pay for access to pricey reformer pilates studios; I don't buy into the idea that cheap franchise gyms are "just as good" as premium ...

Join M/Body founder Marnie Alton for a 10-minute, no-equipment, barre-inspired arm workout with class members Leilani Terris and Poofy Moffitino. You'll start this routine with an arm series to get ...

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite in the fitness scene for their ability to combine the grace and elegance of classical dance and Pilates with the rigour of strength training. As an ...

If you’re scrolling through ClassPass trying to decide between barre and Pilates, you’re not alone. These trendy workouts might look similar on the surface, but they’re actually quite different under ...