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There are *millions* of barre videos on YouTube—here are 6 of our favorites
April 06, 2019
There are *millions* of barre videos on YouTube—here are 6 of our favorites
If you ever dreamt of being a ballerina—or at least, dreamed of being as strong…
By Zoe Weiner
Always wanted to dance? Try one of these streaming classes from the world's best ballet dancers
March 29, 2020
Always wanted to dance? Try one of these streaming classes from the world's best ballet dancers
The grace and control of ballet dancers is unmatched, and now is the perfect time…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The ballet dancer's workout you can do while you brush your teeth
July 15, 2019
The ballet dancer's workout you can do while you brush your teeth
I'm a big fan of multitasking. I've always got upward of 20 tabs open in…
By Tehrene Firman
6 teeny, tiny barre movements that add up to a full-on workout
July 10, 2019
6 teeny, tiny barre movements that add up to a full-on workout
When it comes to fitness, you might assume that the bigger the movement, the sorer…
By Rebecca Norris

At-Home Barre Workouts

This at-home dancer workout will give you Swan Lake-strong legs
August 02, 2019
This at-home dancer workout will give you Swan Lake-strong legs
 Take one look at a ballerina's leg muscles—or put yourself through 50 minutes of…
By Zoe Weiner
Ready to pulse? Try this 6-minute barre workout with Tanya Becker of Physique 57
January 10, 2017
Ready to pulse? Try this 6-minute barre workout with Tanya Becker of Physique 57
What to do when your sanity needs a sweat sesh, but making it to the studio is…
By Well+Good Editors

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Target Your Heart Health With This 20-Minute Cardio Barre Workout That Brings the Heat
February 13, 2023
Target Your Heart Health With This 20-Minute Cardio Barre Workout That Brings the Heat
When we think of what makes a top-notch cardio workout, running, swimming, or cycling might…
By Kate Hull
How Practicing Barre Helped Me Find Strength and Community After My Transition
November 23, 2021
How Practicing Barre Helped Me Find Strength and Community After My Transition
When I made the decision to transition at 46 years old, I thought I was…
By Cassandra Grace
10 Squat Alternatives To Hit Every Lower-Body Muscle at Once
October 06, 2021
10 Squat Alternatives To Hit Every Lower-Body Muscle at Once
As beneficial as squats may be, some folks either don’t love performing them or they…
By Rebecca Norris
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Challenges You To the Hardest Cardio Plank Series of Your Life
September 27, 2021
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Challenges You To the Hardest Cardio Plank Series of Your Life
Barre workouts are better known for their muscle-shaking movements than their ability to spike your…
By Allie Flinn
The Quick Lower-Body Barre Workout That's Challenging No Matter Your Fitness Level
September 20, 2021
The Quick Lower-Body Barre Workout That's Challenging No Matter Your Fitness Level
In the last episode of Trainer of the Month Club, program director and founding instructor of…
By Allie Flinn
Ths 15-Minute Barre Workout Hits Your Arms and Core in Equal Measure
September 13, 2021
Ths 15-Minute Barre Workout Hits Your Arms and Core in Equal Measure
A strong upper body can help improve posture and, of course, make it easier to…
By Allie Flinn
This Exercise Is a Great Way to Work Your Back and Chest—As Long As You Do It Correctly
September 06, 2021
This Exercise Is a Great Way to Work Your Back and Chest—As Long As You Do It Correctly
Like Achilles himself, many of us have weakness when lifting weights that make our movements…
By Allie Flinn
This 20-Minute Classic Barre Workout Works Your Arms, Abs, Glutes, and More
September 06, 2021
This 20-Minute Classic Barre Workout Works Your Arms, Abs, Glutes, and More
While it can be fun to incorporate the cool workout equipment you accumulated over the…
By Allie Flinn
If You Struggle With Form During Barre, This Full-Body 30-Minute Workout Will Finally Make Things Click
August 30, 2021
If You Struggle With Form During Barre, This Full-Body 30-Minute Workout Will Finally Make Things Click
If you've ever thought, "wait, WTF am I supposed to be doing?" during a barre…
By Allie Flinn
This Beginner-Friendly At-Home Barre Workout Will Leave Your Entire Lower Body Quaking
August 23, 2021
This Beginner-Friendly At-Home Barre Workout Will Leave Your Entire Lower Body Quaking
The fitness industry often portrays exercise as something that's one-size-fits-all, with modifications mentioned as an…
By Allie Flinn
This 17-Minute, Low-Impact Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle in Your Body Quivering
August 16, 2021
This 17-Minute, Low-Impact Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle in Your Body Quivering
If ever you needed proof that low-impact workouts could get you just as sweaty and…
By Allie Flinn
This 22-Minute Core Barre Workout Will Help You Achieve Perfect Plank Form Once and for All
August 09, 2021
This 22-Minute Core Barre Workout Will Help You Achieve Perfect Plank Form Once and for All
Just the combination of words "core barre workout" is enough to send most people's muscles…
By Allie Flinn
An Ultra-Challenging Barre Workout That’ll Really Have You Feeling the Burn
August 01, 2021
An Ultra-Challenging Barre Workout That’ll Really Have You Feeling the Burn
Nothing about ballet is easy. And though we can't all possess the poise and strength…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle In Your Body Shaking
May 24, 2021
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle In Your Body Shaking
Barre workouts are deceptively difficult. Their small, ballet-inspired movements may make them look easy, but all…
By Allie Flinn
This Core and Upper Body Workout Will Get You On and Off the Mat in 15 Minutes Flat
May 17, 2021
This Core and Upper Body Workout Will Get You On and Off the Mat in 15 Minutes Flat
Ready to kick arm day up a couple notches... without adding any extra gym time?…
By Allie Flinn
This 10-Minute Oblique Workout Will Secretly Hit Every Single Muscle In Your Core
May 03, 2021
This 10-Minute Oblique Workout Will Secretly Hit Every Single Muscle In Your Core
Obliques—aka your side-core muscles—are notoriously difficult to hit, but they're key in developing a strong…
By Allie Flinn
10 of the Best Barre Workouts To Loosen Up Tight Hips and Give You Some Relief
April 27, 2021
10 of the Best Barre Workouts To Loosen Up Tight Hips and Give You Some Relief
We love a good barre workout. While the modality can feel torturous at times, virtually…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
These Vintage New York City Ballet Workouts Remind Me of the City I Miss
April 05, 2021
These Vintage New York City Ballet Workouts Remind Me of the City I Miss
Even in the before times, the New York City Ballet was something rare and coveted.…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
This 15-Minute Lower-Body Barre Routine Makes You Stronger, Centered, and Supported
March 19, 2021
This 15-Minute Lower-Body Barre Routine Makes You Stronger, Centered, and Supported
The latest episode of Good Moves features a lower-body barre routine courtesy of Barre3 owner Alicia…
By Erin Bunch
This 17-Minute Barre Workout Does Not Confuse 'Low Impact' With 'Easy'
March 05, 2021
This 17-Minute Barre Workout Does Not Confuse 'Low Impact' With 'Easy'
High-intensity workouts are great—love me some HIIT—but sometimes your body just won't allow them. Perhaps…
By Erin Bunch
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Sculpts Your Forgotten Arms and Abs
February 19, 2021
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Sculpts Your Forgotten Arms and Abs
One of the things I miss most about pre-pandemic life is my barre class; I…
By Erin Bunch
This Low-Impact Cardio Barre Workout Burns Out Your Arms and Abs in Less Than 30 Minutes
February 05, 2021
This Low-Impact Cardio Barre Workout Burns Out Your Arms and Abs in Less Than 30 Minutes
Of all the things I miss about pandemic life versus pre-pandemic life, my cardio barre…
By Erin Bunch
This Speedy Barre Class Squeezes All of the Benefits of Cardio Into Just 20 Minutes
November 23, 2020
This Speedy Barre Class Squeezes All of the Benefits of Cardio Into Just 20 Minutes
If there's one thing I know to be true, it's that sometimes you just want…
By Kells McPhillips
This 15-Minute Lower Body Barre Workout Will Leave Your Leg Muscles Screaming (for More)
November 16, 2020
This 15-Minute Lower Body Barre Workout Will Leave Your Leg Muscles Screaming (for More)
Most people have the same reaction to leg day as they do daylight saving time…
By Kells McPhillips
This 10-Minute Barre Class Doubles as an Abs-Strengthener and Tension Reliever
November 09, 2020
This 10-Minute Barre Class Doubles as an Abs-Strengthener and Tension Reliever
You know the dramatic moment in the movies when someone clutches their wine glass so…
By Kells McPhillips
The 30-Minute Full-Body Barre Class That Will Make Every Last Muscle Quiver
November 02, 2020
The 30-Minute Full-Body Barre Class That Will Make Every Last Muscle Quiver
Barre classes all have one major thing in common: Their movements all take place alongside…
By Zoe Weiner
This Fitness Platform Is Bringing Luminary Choreographers to Your Living Room
August 03, 2020
This Fitness Platform Is Bringing Luminary Choreographers to Your Living Room
The curtain lifts. A piano is playing. Two dancers meet at center stage, gaze into…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ever wonder what to eat before barre? A Pure Barre instructor shares her food diary
March 02, 2020
Ever wonder what to eat before barre? A Pure Barre instructor shares her food diary
There are some fitness classes that leave you drenched in sweat and feeling totally depleted—and…
By Emily Laurence
9 hip-strengthening exercises that make moving through life *way* easier
June 26, 2019
9 hip-strengthening exercises that make moving through life *way* easier
Have you ever wondered why some people can squat lower, jump higher, or simply bend…
By Rebecca Norris
The biggest mistake you can make during your workout is actually *so* easy to avoid
May 26, 2019
The biggest mistake you can make during your workout is actually *so* easy to avoid
Whether I’m cycling at Flywheel, toning at SLT, or standing on my tippy toes at…
By Rebecca Norris
The barre class secret to making any pair of heeled boots more comfortable
December 30, 2018
The barre class secret to making any pair of heeled boots more comfortable
On a recent Sunday, I rode my bike over to one of my girlfriend's apartments…
By Jordan Galloway
Try the mini ballet barre series that even made Jennifer Garner sore
October 23, 2018
Try the mini ballet barre series that even made Jennifer Garner sore
The popularity of barre-style workouts aren't dying down anytime soon. Pippa Middleton loved doing them throughout…
By Tehrene Firman
Swan Lake-inspired lunges give leg day a whole new spin
September 25, 2018
Swan Lake-inspired lunges give leg day a whole new spin
As a little girl, I used to prance around in my living room—donning a tutu—pretending…
By Rachel Lapidos
'Operation J.Lo booty' is in full effect for one VS angel—check out her butt-sculpting moves
September 20, 2018
'Operation J.Lo booty' is in full effect for one VS angel—check out her butt-sculpting moves
Supermodel Martha Hunt only has one major goal in mind leading up to this year's…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Pippa Middleton is obsessing over barre as her due date approaches
September 11, 2018
Why Pippa Middleton is obsessing over barre as her due date approaches
Pippa Middleton isn't one to sit still. Before becoming pregnant with her first child, her…
By Tehrene Firman
4 ballet moves that can help improve every type of workout
April 25, 2018
4 ballet moves that can help improve every type of workout
What do NFL football players, Mick Jagger, and loads of leggings-clad gals have in common?…
By Erin Bunch
Madonna is pirouetting into the role of director for a movie based on an IRL ballerina
March 14, 2018
Madonna is pirouetting into the role of director for a movie based on an IRL ballerina
The past year has showcased an impressive lineup of feminist flicks, from Lady Bird to I, Tonya and A Wrinkle…
By Kells McPhillips
Join Well+Good at Art Basel Miami for a series of next-level workouts
November 26, 2017
Join Well+Good at Art Basel Miami for a series of next-level workouts
There are plenty of excuses to escape to Miami in December so you can check…
By Well+Good Editors
How this two-time cancer survivor helps others channel their inner strength
November 09, 2017
How this two-time cancer survivor helps others channel their inner strength
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
Why your Pure Barre class is about to get way more intense
August 13, 2017
Why your Pure Barre class is about to get way more intense
Don't let those braided buns and bodysuits fool you—barre workouts can be as hardcore as HIIT. And…
By Mercey Livingston
12 buzzy NYC workout studio openings you need to know about
April 11, 2017
12 buzzy NYC workout studio openings you need to know about
Spring is—mostly—here! And like daffodils and crocuses, brand-new workout studios and gyms are popping up in…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Flywheel has a new CEO—and big plans to expand well beyond bikes and barre
February 01, 2017
Flywheel has a new CEO—and big plans to expand well beyond bikes and barre
There's a new leader on the Torqboard: Today Flywheel Sports announced the appointment for Sarah…
By Rebecca Willa Davis
And the winner of America’s Most Inspiring Trainer is…
January 09, 2017
And the winner of America’s Most Inspiring Trainer is…
Let us introduce you to your new fitness/life/everything BFF: CJ Frogozo. Why are you about…
By Well+Good Editors
Your glossary for all things barre
August 09, 2016
Your glossary for all things barre
In this week’s Surfside Series, we teamed up with Exhale Core Fusion to find out what all those…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 mistakes you may be making in barre class (and how to correct them)
May 02, 2016
7 mistakes you may be making in barre class (and how to correct them)
Whether you've never pointed your toes before or have been pulsing and plié-ing for a…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Ballet Beautiful is (finally!) launching group classes
April 27, 2016
Ballet Beautiful is (finally!) launching group classes
Ballet Beautiful is getting ready to chassé its way into new territory in New York City. The barre-ballet…
By Erin Hanafy
This Happiness Workout will have you sweating and smiling
April 22, 2016
This Happiness Workout will have you sweating and smiling
It’s no secret that exercise boosts your endorphins and makes you feel happier—and that when…
By Christine Yu
Equinox is amping up its barre program—starting with this Tara Lipinski-inspired class
February 21, 2016
Equinox is amping up its barre program—starting with this Tara Lipinski-inspired class
If 2015 was the year of the barre studio, 2016 may be the year that…
By Erin Magner
4 new Los Angeles barre studios you probably haven't tried yet (but should)
November 09, 2015
4 new Los Angeles barre studios you probably haven't tried yet (but should)
What’s a pulse-and-plie addict to do when she’s sweated through so many classes at her…
By Erin Hanafy
Why your boyfriend should go to barre class
October 08, 2015
Why your boyfriend should go to barre class
It's already hard enough to get the man in your life to go with you…
By Jamie McKillop
My Workout Playlist: Pure Barre's Shalisa Pouw
September 25, 2015
My Workout Playlist: Pure Barre's Shalisa Pouw
Still running to songs of seasons past? We’re here to help! Each week, we share…
By Jennifer Hare
The sexiest barre brand reveals plans for its first New York City location
September 08, 2015
The sexiest barre brand reveals plans for its first New York City location
Selfie stations in the powder room, Swedish teen rappers on the soundtrack, instructors clad in…
By Melisse Gelula
This small city is headed for big things in the wellness world
September 02, 2015
This small city is headed for big things in the wellness world
Welcome to Hoboken, NJ: wellness boomtown. With a yoga studio for every 10,000 residents and nearly half…
By Amy Marturana
Barre babes: 5 vintage shots of celebrities pulsing and plie-ing
June 23, 2015
Barre babes: 5 vintage shots of celebrities pulsing and plie-ing
Because there's a barre studio on every block (Physique 57! The Bar Method! Barre3!), there's…
By Emily Karr
Class Action: Physique 57's new amped-up interval training class
February 02, 2015
Class Action: Physique 57's new amped-up interval training class
Physique F.I.T. Where it's offered: Physique 57 Upper West Side, New York City, and Beverly…
By Lisa Elaine Held
5 reasons why 2015 is the year of the barre
January 11, 2015
5 reasons why 2015 is the year of the barre
There are fitness trends, and then there are full-on phenomena. And barre workouts—which take their…
By Molly Gallagher
My Studio Style: Andrea Rogers
October 30, 2014
My Studio Style: Andrea Rogers
How does one become an international barre maven? For Xtend Barre founder Andrea Rogers, it…
By Jamie McKillop
A day in the life of a Broadway dancer and Flybarre instructor
June 25, 2014
A day in the life of a Broadway dancer and Flybarre instructor
On its own, a 45-minute Flybarre class can leave you exhausted (in a good way).…
By Jamie McKillop
My Five Beauty Obsessions: Meegan Gregg
March 17, 2014
My Five Beauty Obsessions: Meegan Gregg
Unlike many instructors who find themselves called to teaching barre classes because they're already flexy,…
By Jamie McKillop
My Five Beauty Obsessions: Jennifer Williams
February 12, 2014
My Five Beauty Obsessions: Jennifer Williams
  Jennifer Williams is the founder of Pop Physique, a West Coast-based barre company with…
By Jamie McKillop
Barre3 opens a flagship studio in New York City
January 15, 2014
Barre3 opens a flagship studio in New York City
New Yorkers love Barre3, streaming the workouts on their laptops and phones, and flocking to…
By Melisse Gelula
Hot looks to wear to the barre
December 01, 2013
Hot looks to wear to the barre
These days, lingering at the barre has become a healthy obsession, and there are more…
By Melisse Gelula
You're invited: Dailey Method—for one day only in New York!
October 03, 2013
You're invited: Dailey Method—for one day only in New York!
Sponsored Join us October 23 for an exclusive Dailey Method Pop-up Studio in New York…
By Alexia Brue
Pure Yoga's beloved barre class Figure 4 expands in a big way
June 04, 2013
Pure Yoga's beloved barre class Figure 4 expands in a big way
Expect to see an extra spate of long, lean limbs sporting tank tops and short…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The Barre Studio Primer
April 12, 2013
The Barre Studio Primer
It turns out that taking the ballet barre into the fitness studio was a smart…
By Melisse Gelula
90-Second Interval: Physique 57 co-founder Tanya Becker dishes on the studio's online workouts
November 13, 2012
90-Second Interval: Physique 57 co-founder Tanya Becker dishes on the studio's online workouts
Our new video series, 90-Second Intervals, are shot at Well+Good's cozy headquarters (on a barren…
By Melisse Gelula
Is Lululemon turning its attention to barre workouts?
November 09, 2012
Is Lululemon turning its attention to barre workouts?
Is Lululemon, the fashion empire known for its stylish clothes for yoga and running, turning…
By Melisse Gelula
Are you holding your weights wrong?
October 02, 2012
Are you holding your weights wrong?
Like this story? Subscribe to Well+Good, and we’ll send you insider news and invitations to…
By Melisse Gelula
My summer vacation: Sadie Lincoln
August 30, 2012
My summer vacation: Sadie Lincoln
We really hope you got to relax and recharge this summer—and try paddle board yoga,…
By Alexia Brue
Nationally known Pure Barre joins the New York barre scene
November 09, 2011
Nationally known Pure Barre joins the New York barre scene
Joining the barre studios of the Upper West Side—including home-grown Nalini Method, Physique 57, and…
By Melisse Gelula
The Bari experience: A new Tribeca studio sculpts muscles and a new barre method
April 07, 2011
The Bari experience: A new Tribeca studio sculpts muscles and a new barre method
This weekend, New York City's newest boutique fitness studio—starring an original somewhat-barre-inspired workout and wellness…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Pure Yoga snaps up the Nalini Method
November 01, 2010
Pure Yoga snaps up the Nalini Method
As any New York City fitness aficionado knows, barre workouts have gone from popular to…
By Alexia Brue