Most people watch ballet because it's beautiful. When it comes to stories and emotions, no other art form compares. But it's also possible to consider ballet from a fitness angle, to behold all those ...

Misty Copeland illustrates her superhuman flexibility in five ballet stretches. These stretches include the Seated Side-Straddle, Double Pigeon Pose, Seated Side Stretch, Front Split, and Frog Pose.

“These are side stretches using the TheraBand. It works the core and it’s for alignment too. If you align your back very well and restrict yourself to the small movements, it’s a good workout. It ...

This article originally appeared on Sports Illustrated. The typical physique of a ballerina from decades ago is no longer the standard today. That shift—from “childlike and brittle” to strong, healthy ...

Love to work out, but never have time to stretch? You're not alone. Most people skip this simple practice, but it's a great way to tune into your body and give your muscles some much needed attention.

IN the rat race we live in today, our body needs to be more flexible than ever. When we think of flexibility we tend to think of ballet dancers, yoga, gymnasts and martial arts.But how many times have ...

Dancing at any level involves reaching, bending, twisting, and exploring ambitious positions that push the limit. Dance stretches for flexibility help with achieving moves like high kicks and splits ...

It is not unusual for competitive Irish dancers to excel at other individual and team sports, and cross-training is key to endurance, execution and stamina. When it comes to cross-training, many ...