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Only got light dumbbells? That’s all you need for this barre workout, which will help you build muscle tone in your arms

Mobilize your shoulders and develop muscular endurance in your arms

Fit & Well · Jun 26

This is the one exercise a barre and Pilates instructor recommends to improve your balance and stability as you age

Bring barre home with this beginner-friendly movement

Fit & Well · Jun 19

A barre instructor says this is the one move beginners should start with to improve hip mobility, lower-body strength and core stability

Like barre, the second position plié develops your mobility, proprioception and balance

Fit & Well · Jun 5

These five equipment-free exercises could help you live longer and only take a few minutes

Researchers found that just five minutes extra of exercise per day could reduce the risk of death by 10 per cent

The Independent UK · Jan 14

A barre instructor recommends these three standing exercises if you want to improve your posture and lower-body strength

No equipment needed for these ballet-inspired moves

Fit & Well · Jan 12

I Tried Calf Raises, The Workout Move Hailed As The Best For Boosting Strength At Any Age, and Can Confirm: They're Seriously Underrated

Simple, effective, and doable from home? I'm sold.

Marie Claire · Jan 3

A top Pilates instructor says these "anti-desk" exercises are the best thing you can do to counter the effects of sitting at any age

A top Pilates instructor shares her go-to exercises to undo the effects of sitting and build strength and stability in your body.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 2

A barre instructor says training this one muscle group is just as important as the core for improving posture—this is the three-part sequence she recommends

Worried about your posture? Then don’t neglect strengthening your upper back

Fit & Well · Dec 22, 2025

A barre instructor recommends these two moves for beginners who want to improve their core strength and posture without equipment

Train your simple but effective exercises to try at home

Fit & Well · Dec 16, 2025

Forget Hundreds - Top Experts Swear This Classic Pilates Exercise is Best for Hip Mobility and Core Strength

Don't let your hip mobility and core strength slip under the radar.

Marie Claire · Nov 16, 2025