Forget about those skinny girls in tutus moving across the stage on their toes. Ballet for fitness is a winner for anyone of any body type, regardless of age, height, or weight. The study of ballet gives you complete workouts yielding great strength, stamina, and physical endurance, as well as a beautifully toned and sculpted body. Even if you have an injury, weakness, or disability, a good teacher knows how to adapt the technique so you can reap its many benefits. If you want to feel your best, you might find that ballet addresses many body issues that are holding you back.
I’ve spent a great deal of my life in a ballet studio and on the stage. I’ve traveled the world with a professional ballet company, yet I’ve been fascinated in recent years with the benefits that dance and movement offer. Ballet is my go-to for total fitness. I challenge you to experience this for yourself. While you may not be a candidate for the New York City Ballet, you can still reap the benefits of tackling the incredible discipline of ballet. Please take a look at some basic exercises here, and note the many benefits of practicing them.
