One of our most frequently asked questions is, do I need dance experience for a ballerina workout? The answer is no! Ballet Beautiful targets and strengthens your ballet muscles, but dance experience is not required. Today’s at-home workout lifts tightens and transforms the butt and thighs in 3 easy moves.
Miranda and I have trained together for over ten years through fashion shows, campaign and editorial shoots, multiple babies, and everything in between. Below are some of Miranda’s all-time favorite Ballet Beautiful ballerina workout moves for sculpting a toned, sleek dancer’s physique that you can follow along with from home. The best part of these ballerina workouts is that they require zero equipment, and you can get started with them right now! Practice them at least three days a week to see results, and tag me @balletbeautiful so I can follow along.
Arabesque Lifts
An arabesque is a classic ballet step. It also makes for a really great workout!
Stretch the back knee long, pull your core in tight, and lift and lower your leg for 4 sets of 8. Stretch and repeat on the other leg. Add a 1lb ankle weight for extra burn.
Attitude Lifts
Bend the knee and lift, then lower your leg for 4 sets of 8. Stretch and repeat on the other leg.
Bridges
Come down on your mat and pull your stomach tight with your feet and knees together. Lift your feet on demi point. Lower and lift your hips for 3-4 sets of 8.
Miranda and Mary Helen recently did a Ballet Beautiful workout on Wellness Wednesdays with Miranda. View the full workout here.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Mary Helen trained at Manhattan’s prestigious School of American Ballet before being invited to join the New York City Ballet at age 16. Mary Helen danced for a decade with New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center and on stages around the world before founding Ballet Beautiful.
Mary Helen personally trained Natalie Portman for her Award winning role in Black Swan, bringing ballet fitness into the spotlight as never before. At the heart of the Ballet Beautiful method is Mary Helen’s expertise, and the exquisite grace, beauty and strength that are the essence of a ballerina’s form.
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