Barre is a type of exercise that, while not brand new, has been gaining traction in recent years. It all started back in 1959 ...

There are all kinds of weights and machines you can use to help you build strength. But sometimes, working out with just your bodyweight is all you need to boost muscle. Barre—a type of exercise ...

Barre workouts are ballet-inspired exercises like parallel thigh side taps and foldovers. These exercises are great for toning muscles throughout your body including in your core and back.

Over the years the workout evolved and while the movements you see in barre classes today are still based on postures from ballet, they are more approachable for non-dancers, Sweeney says.

Barre is a fitness class which is inspired by ballet, that first came to prominence in America in the 1970s. The workout focusses on your core with an aim to improve balance and posture.