While I was conscious that my legs might feel too tired, I actually found they felt strong and fuelled up (perhaps thanks to the muscle memory of my past ballet muscles). At this point ...

I would do 45 minutes a day. And my body started to change. I got leaner and really all of my ballet muscles kind of came back into use. And with that process, my whole body began to change.

glutes and core – resulting in the famous barre 'shake' (where your whole body shakes as a result of stimulating the muscle fibres). A ballet barre is used, but it's also a fusion of strength ...

We asked barre experts to break down exactly how this popular ballet-inspired workout affects our muscles, and the best way to fit it in with the rest of your exercise routine. The current ...