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plural barres
: a handrail used by ballet dancers to maintain balance while exercising : bar sense 1c
He would work at an accelerated tempo at the barre to build up his strength, and learn to "feel the floor" with his toes to increase the elasticity of his elevation.—
Julie Kavanagh
Julie Kavanagh2
: an exercise regimen that typically utilizes a ballet bar and movements taken from or influenced by ballet training
Barre is also low impact and has a built-in handhold, making it a relatively safe form of exercise.—Markham Heid
Markham HeidDid I mention that every barre class I have ever gone to includes squats? Lots of squats.—Kathleen Trotter
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But there are other solid reasons to check out barre too.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s why low-impact fitness trends like Pilates, barre and functional movement training are gaining momentum.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2025
Exercise: Incorporate regular physical activity, such as strength training, cardio, or even low-impact options like yoga and barre classes.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
That look, however, is mostly being adopted in low-impact fitness environments like barre, Pilates and yoga classes, said Girlfriend Collective’s design director Serena Tang.
—Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 22 Jan. 2025
That’s why low-impact fitness trends like Pilates, barre and functional movement training are gaining momentum.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2025
Exercise: Incorporate regular physical activity, such as strength training, cardio, or even low-impact options like yoga and barre classes.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
That look, however, is mostly being adopted in low-impact fitness environments like barre, Pilates and yoga classes, said Girlfriend Collective’s design director Serena Tang.
—Misty White Sidell, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Barre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barre. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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