Sue Talmage has been taking Pilates two times a week for close to two decades. And at 88, she's at the head of the class.

Barre is having a moment. The light-weight, high-rep style of strength training is a low-impact way to sculpt lean muscle mass and improve endurance. But it can be intimidating to try a barre class ...

If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I am a huge proponent of barre. This low-impact modality—created by a ballerina and a mix between Pilates, yoga, and strength training—is one sure-fire ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I'm a little biased, but I think doing a barre workout is one of the best ways you can spend 45 minutes.

Around 15 years ago, the concept of Barre (a fitness version of ballet training) became popular in commercial fitness centers. The dance-based group workout attracted exercisers across the United ...