PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A fitness chain in the Portland metro area, the Bar Method, is helping build stronger bodies through their challenging barre workouts. Barre trainers Beth Hutchison and Tashina ...

“Barre is an all-over strength exercise,” explains Gretchen Solarz, the owner of City Barre in Scott’s Addition. “It targets ...

Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

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 ...

Humble brag: I reckon I could spot a fitness gimmick a mile off. As WH’s Fitness Editor, I spend pretty much all day everyday reading/writing about the latest workout trends. I’m also kind of addicted ...

Before Reformer Pilates and spinning bikes became the boutique workouts du jour, barre was the favoured fitness activity beloved by celebrities and high-flying women alike. Fans flocked to it not only ...

When I was 4, my mom showed up at preschool pickup with pink tights and a leotard and told me I was taking ballet. I put my leg braces on over the tights and went to class. I loved everything about ...