Pilates and ballet are two popular forms of exercise that promise to improve grace and posture. Though both focus on body ...

Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...

When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- today announced the launch of expanded digital dance content and free ...

As the world’s population ages, exercise advice targeting older adults has become more popular. Social dance, specifically, has been considered a good exercise for those of increasing age because it ...

We all know eating right and exercising are key to staying healthy, but can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Research from the National Institute on Aging suggests participating ...

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 Courtesy Susan Jacobson It was in ...