Ballerina body

As you can tell by the title, I was inspired by the movie The Black Swan. Now…here comes the disclaimer… I do not condone the intense and vigorous amounts of physicality of the workout, often, taken to an extreme obsession (we know anything that's considered an extreme obsession is not good for your body), but I do admire and respect the level of commitment and hard work these athletes go through to make the actual dance seem so …breezy…

Ballerinas have often been thought of as artists, gracing the stage with their ability to tell a story through dance.  However, ballerinas are also athletes, what with the amazing agility, power, strength, and endurance they need to get through each ballet routine while looking elegant at the same time.  Achieving that ballerina body is not just limited to those in the world of ballet.  As a matter of fact, ballet workouts have been readily available to the public for quite a number of years, both through video or actual classes. 

If a lean dancer's body that helps you stay strong and flexible is what you are after, there are several ballet workouts that you can try.  You do not have to be a talented dancer nor is previous dance training required in order for you to engage in these amazing workouts since most of them have been modified to take into account non-dancers.  Ballet workouts are in the spotlight more now than ever because of the recent win of a famous actress for her performance as a prima ballerina and the preparation she went through in order to embody how a ballerina looks and performs. Yes, Natalie Portman, we love you.  Nowadays, any woman can have a long, lean, svelt, ballerina body.

Classical ballet and the workouts based on and inspired by it are a great alternative for women who are sick and tired of going to the gym not getting the results that they want.  Ballet does not concentrate on just the legs or the arms or the abs; it actually is a whole body routine that completely works out your muscles as well as other things like coordination, focus, and memory.

The routines that comprise ballet workouts have their foundation in the principles of ballet as an art form and as a discipline.  This is why a disciplined individual is able to reap the benefits of routines like stretching, balancing, etc.  It is always best to start and end the workout with stretching in order to make sure that the muscles are properly flexed and this can also help elongate the lines of one's limbs.  Several of the routines require you to be on your back or on your hands and your knees so getting yourself an exercise mat would be a good idea.  Also, ballet studios have what is known as a barre and for workouts that will require one, a hand rail will suffice.

Barre workouts have become so popular, some are even offered at major gym faciltities.

Who is ready to show their Fit Fem ballerina side?