This exercise provides overall strengthening of the foot and ankle. Step 1: Stand near a wall or counter that you can use for balance. Step 2: Lift one foot and stand with your weight on the other ...

However, most ballet exercises require strength from your glutes, quads, and legs, says Susan. For example, practicing tendu—a movement where you slide the foot along the floor—works your feet ...

To get the form bang on for an élevé, Landry advises starting with your feet in a parallel position slightly turned out (around 45 degrees) This is known as a first position in ballet and ...

You'll do a combination of ballet positions and Pilates moves to target the abs. Arms: Yes. Classes include exercises like military presses, lateral arm raises, and triceps lifts to work the arm ...

Ballet barre workouts offer low-impact exercises that build strength, endurance, mobility, and stability. Here’s your beginner’s guide to the barre.

From Etoile to Ballerina, ballet dancers have taken over the recent pop-culture spotlight. But behind the scenes, injuries—from arthritis to bunions—abound.