At 77 years old, Dr. Nelson has taken literal and figurative steps to practice what she preaches by prioritizing movement ...

As we age, our bodies undergo significant changes that impact mobility, strength, and overall health. While staying active ...

I was losing sleep running variations in my head and stretching three times a day. Ballet is inherently a contradiction. You must be strong enough to hold your leg in perfect arabesque ...

When I lifted my arms, I didn’t think about flexing ... offering classes that combined ballet- and yoga-inspired stretches, lunges, and lifts. (Barre remains one of the most popular workouts ...

However, most ballet exercises require strength from your glutes ... “Sometimes I don't do all of [the exercises]” she says. If my body's tired, I don't do them all. I'll sit out for a ...

I shared the truth: that I’d hated my first ballet class — and ... by injuries and pain over the years, even for long stretches of time, and seeing them dance gave me hope I’d also return ...

Ballet courses were shut down. She was alone in Chicago. "My American family told me ... building confidence that they − like her − can stretch to meet high goals," Graydon said.