There’s a reason ballet dancers are endlessly flexible and look beautiful while doing it. Ballet stretches aren’t just for professional dancers. Whether you’re a seasoned ballerina or simply looking ...

You may have zero aspirations to perform a split while leaping in the air, but you can still benefit from training like a dancer. Dancers are a unique blend of artist and athlete, and ballet is one of ...

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 ...

Maurnyne Simmons of Tyler holds a position during the Ballet and Balance class at the Tyler Senior Center on Wednesday Oct. 3, 2018. The class meets each Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (Sarah A.

Being bendy is more than a cool party trick -- it can also be a key to healthy aging. You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have ...

Tai Chi consists of a series of slow, controlled movements with a focus on shifting weight and body alignment. This improves ...

Flexibility tends to decrease as we age, so Brazilian researchers devised a test they say may determine mortality risk. Getty Images If you want to live longer, flexibility exercises might be a step ...

Odom, who loves being a member of the ballet-balance class herself, said the exercises strengthen and help seniors become aware of their body structure and posture and proper alignment of their ...