As a woman hurtling towards menopause, I've had to change how I exercise to align with my body's changing needs and abilities ...

Elizabeth and Susan Jacobson realized that adding ballet movements into older women's daily routines would be impactful on their health and bring them joy as well ...

Barre ballet classes are a firm favourite ... not really feeling the muscles', you want to go for a 'whole-body spiral'. As someone with quite turned-out hips and thighs (femurs) but turned ...

Ballet is better than gym aerobics because it develops muscles a swell as lengthening them - but not in a body-builder way - allowing you to remain graceful and feminine,' says Christina Hughes of ...

Barre workouts are ballet-inspired exercises like parallel thigh side taps and foldovers. These exercises are great for toning muscles throughout your body including in your core and back.

In any aesthetic sport, it is easy to become hyperfixated on your body when you spend hours each day critiquing what you do in a mirror and comparing yourself to those around you. Ironically, the ...