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Barre can burn, but it’s not just a physical workout ... about stepping into a full-on ballet class, the hybrid variation – barre – brings the best of the techniques without the pressure ...

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.

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.

Forget the gym, instructor shares this seven-move barre workout to build full-body strength and improve posture using dumbbells.