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Ballerinas have a way of carrying themselves with grace, strength, and confidence.
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Here are 10 total-body exercises to get you a toned physique like a ballet dancers.
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These ballet-inspired toning moves are very inclusive, says Cavaco.
I would suggest that people with arthritis take the plies very slow and dont go as deep down.
One of the benefits of ballet toning andballet barre exercisesis that they can help prevent future injuries.
This key in of workout can build the small muscles around joints to protect from injury.
It incorporates mobility and flexibility to balance posture and sculpt longer musculature, and it still blasts calories.
She recommends doing each jot down of plie in this exercise sequence.
Byrdie Tip
have a go at keep your pelvis and glutes under you.
You will also perform both the demi plie and the grand plie (pictured above) in this sequence.
double-check that both legs stay as straight as possible the entire time, says Cavaco.
Leg Circles
This exercise strengthens and sculpts your abdominal muscles.
The bigger the circle, the more challenging it will be!
Standing Obliques
This exercise tones and sculpts your oblique muscles, which are your side abdominal muscles.
Ballet Arms
You know how ballerinas have such beautiful arms?
It is partly due to this move, which also strengthens your shoulder and back muscles.
The Swan
The goal here is to look like a beautiful swan, says Cavaco.
Let your arms be engaged, but not stiff.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Safe exercise.
