Raise the Barre with These Trending Ballerina Workouts

By Jeanette Morelan on May 2, 2016

We’re all so envious of dancers’ long, lean and incredibly toned bodies. Fortunately, you don’t have to don a tutu to get their fitness secrets—we’ve got the hottest ballet-inspired workouts right here. But be warned: they’re no plié in the park!

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Ballet Boot Camp

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This 25 day challenge combines Pilates, yoga, light weights and barre to give your body an all-over slimdown.

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Ballet Barre Workout

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This workout helps to build muscle strength while maintaining flexibility, which is crucial to preventing injury.

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Fat-Burning Ballet Workout

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Work your way to lean and limber perfection with these secret moves.

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At-Home Barre Workout

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Can't make it to your city's barre studio? Use a chair at home and light weights to bring the studio to you!

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Six Simple Ballet-Inspired Moves

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Never danced a day in your life? No fear—these moves are perfect for beginners and will help you shape up fast!

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Natalie Portman's Black Swan Workout

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This actress-turned-ballerina is sharing tips from her instructor Mary Helen Bowers on how to achieve that envious dancer's figure.

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15 Minute Barre Workout

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This quick and easy workout is designed to isolate specific muscles to tone them while giving your body an overall cardio boost.

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Ballet Swan Workout

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Test your balance, strength, flexibility and endurance in this challenging lower-body ballet workout.

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Barre Workout For Killer Abs

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Dancers rely on a strong core to power their choreography—get their envious abs with this muscle-burning workout!

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Quick and Easy Barre Workout

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Combine a small range of motion with a large number of reps to sculpt and shape your muscles. This workout shows you exactly how!

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