Refine Method founder Brynn Putnam has discovered the secret to building a dancer’s body — no tutu required. (Photo courtesy of Refine Method) At 16, an age when most teens are laser-focused on ...

A Plains Township native combined her love of ballet and fitness for a new workout series, recently released on DVD. Kristen Zurek pioneered “The Ballet Physique” workout, which fuses elements of ...

Despite its grace and beauty, ballet is tough -- physically and mentally demanding. So don't be deceived by the pretty-sounding "plié" and "relevé." These exercises will make your leg muscles burn. In ...

Misty Copeland has inspired us to check out how ballet can help reshape the physique! Have you seen Misty’s Under Armour ad? Her body is sick! Her claves, her abs, and her arms all look powerful ...

Leah Sarago's Ballet Body (Acacia, $16.99 each or $42.99 set) DVD series combines ballet, dance, Pilates and yoga movements for workouts that promise to build full-body strength. The Upper Body, Lower ...

With more and more barre and dance workout classes popping up every day, and fitness studios dedicated to dance-inspired workouts, it’s time to give your body a ballet makeover. With more and more ...

Ballet-inspired workout classes are everywhere these days. But when it comes to sculpting lean muscle, one workout seems to rein supreme (especially with the celebrity set): Ballet Beautiful. So does ...

NEW YORK — Choreographer Jessica Lang was directing traffic from the front of a studio at American Ballet Theatre a few days ago. It was late in the afternoon, and seven tired dancers turned their ...

Equipment needed mat and chair Lose inches while building lean muscles with movements inspired by ballet dance Pilates and yoga Ballet BodyT by Leah Sarago integrates traditional bodyweight resistance ...

Personal trainer Lindsay Schultz, 32, of Glen Rock loves the gracefulness and discipline of ballet. She never danced seriously growing up. However, about a year ago, she figured it wasn't too late to ...