INSIDER asks experts if barre is an effective workout. Experts say that three-four barre classes per week are recommended for optimal results. If it works for you, experts say it can be a good workout ...

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, ...

Barre class is big, from FlyBarre and Pure Barre to Barre3 and Physique 57. These dance-inspired fitness studios are growing in popularity and gaining cult followings. With good reason, too.

Ballet barre workouts are, according to ClassPass, one of the most popular reasons people head to the gym these days. That includes runners, who want to be strong, but typically don’t want to build ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of ...

It’s not just a fad. We’ve all heard of the barre trend or taken a class or two; ranging in a few select positions, it relies on small, targeted movements while using a horizontal handrail for balance ...

Before I tried barre class, every time I walked past the studio by my office, I’d stifle a chuckle at the teeny-tiny weights, or suppress an eye-roll at the thin, sweat-free women bouncing lightly on ...

Barre, with its combination of Pilates, dance, yoga and functional training, has proved massively popular with Boston’s fitness-obsessed, with more than 11 gyms throughout the Boston area offering the ...