When a ballerina spins on one foot to perform a pirouette, it isn’t just her leg doing the work. “A strong core keeps her posture perfect,” says Kristen Kurie, a physical therapist with the New York ...
As a lifelong ballet dancer, I have always had a strong core and legs. Then, during the pandemic, when studios closed, I needed a way to maintain my strength and flexibility. I implemented a few ...
Elizabeth and Susan Jacobson realized that adding ballet movements into older women's daily routines would be impactful on their health and bring them joy as well Courtesy Susan Jacobson It was in ...
You might hear the word 'ballet' and recoil, reminded of childhood classes and bright pink tutus. Or, you might think it sounds like the perfect exercise. Whatever your views on ballet, if you want to ...
Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...