PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A fitness chain in the Portland metro area, the Bar Method, is helping build stronger bodies through their challenging barre workouts. Barre trainers Beth Hutchison and Tashina ...

Barre is having a moment. The light-weight, high-rep style of strength training is a low-impact way to sculpt lean muscle mass and improve endurance. But it can be intimidating to try a barre class ...

Few exercises in the United States have gained as much popularity over the past decade as barre fitness. Founded by a Jewish dancer named Lotte Berk who escaped Nazi Germany shortly before the start ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

Humble brag: I reckon I could spot a fitness gimmick a mile off. As WH’s Fitness Editor, I spend pretty much all day everyday reading/writing about the latest workout trends. I’m also kind of addicted ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Bar Method uses your own body weight, ...

With long limbs and lean torsos, dancers’ bodies are much-coveted as an aspirational physique. So no surprise that former ballerinas have capitalized on their knowledge of the human body and ...

For on-demand barre workouts — plus fitness challenges, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Barre is having a moment. The light-weight, high-rep style of strength training is a ...

Humble brag: I reckon I could spot a fitness gimmick a mile off. As WH’s Fitness Editor, I spend pretty much all day everyday reading/writing about the latest workout trends. I’m also kind of addicted ...