You might hear the word 'ballet' and recoil, reminded of childhood classes and bright pink tutus. Or, you might think it sounds like the perfect exercise. Whatever your views on ballet, if you want to reap the benefits of Pilates at home and try something new, barre is a ballet-inspired workout that could be for you.
"Barre and Pilates do share common ground, like a focus on posture, alignment, and core control, but they bring something distinct to the mat," says Paola Di Lanzo, a certified Pilates instructor and the founder of Paola's Body Barre.
