Donning a tutu and jumping around like a pretty, pretty ballerina [1] was a highlight of dress-up time back in the day. Sadly, not all of us grew up to be the next Misty Copeland [2], but a good, sweaty barre workout [3] is arguably the next best way to live out your prima-ballerina dreams — and burn a ton of calories [4] along the way. Next to grace and elegance, ballerinas are known for their strong and toned yet slim legs [5]. Long and lean has always been the goal for me, so when it came time to hunker down and finally attack leg day, I chose barre. These are the YouTube workouts that whipped me into shape after just a couple weeks.
30-Minute No-Equipment Barre Sculpting Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness
35-Minute Full-Body Barre and Pilates Sculpting Workout by Move With Nicole
30-Minute Full-Body Pilates and Barre Fusion by IsaWelly
30-Minute Power Cardio Barre Workout With Optional Light Weight by NourishMoveLove
Full-Body Low-Impact Cardio and Toning Barre Workout by Coach Kel
30-Minute Dance Cardio and Barre Toning Workout by POPSUGAR Fitness
30-Minute Full-Body Barre Workout (Without the Barre!) by Omcore Yoga and Body
45-Minute No-Equipment Barre Workout That Fuses Cardio and Toning by POPSUGAR Fitness
30-Minute Full-Body Barre and Pilates Workout by Move With Nicole
35-Minute Full-Body Sculpting Barre Workout by Coach Kel
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/dancing-through-harlem-video-47879254
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/misty-copeland-interview-on-body-image-racism-in-ballet-47866610
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/What-Barre-Class-Like-44577615
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/is-barre-cardio-47135192
[5] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/pro-tips-for-preventing-barre-workout-injuries-at-home-47563552