Many adults are drawn to ballet as a fitness activity because it offers a unique combination of strength, flexibility, and elegance. Ballet basics are a fantastic foundation for both physical and mental health.

This is time of year when gyms are packed and everyone's trying to commit to their New Year's fitness resolutions. But is there a "secret ingredient" to working out that makes it more effective?

Did you know that regular physical activity has a healing effect on the human body and brain, allowing it to improve its complex functioning processes. With the help of moderate physical activity, the process of rational cognition of the world is improved and targeted interaction with it is ensured.

Sedentary or a physically inactive lifestyle became a modern day issue, leading to a risk of several health problems. So what does sedentary lifestyle do to our body?

Many think of ballet as a beautiful fantasy reserved for little girls or the physically gifted, but ballet technique offers amazing benefits that can lift your fitness level to new heights, regardless of your age.

Regardless of your age or abilities, ballet is for everyone, and it is never too late to start learning ballet as an adult. Before you come up with any excuses in your head or think you just couldn’t possibly embarrass yourself in front of everyone in ballet class, read through our top 10 reasons why you should consider ballet as a great form of exercise.

When you are in pain, most people do not think about movement. Usually, the first thought that comes to mind is to reach out for the painkiller medicine or something more invasive. Often without realizing that many musculoskeletal aches & pains can be solved with directional movements, specific exercises and stretches.

An increasing number of adults are turning to ballet and ballet-inspired fitness classes to keep them in shape during adulthood, there are plenty of good reasons to do so.

Have you ever suffered from foot cramps, fallen arches, weakness around the ankles or simply tired, achy feet?

Many of us rely on high tech athletic shoes or insoles for support. But the assumption that the right pair of shoes will fix everything obscures a major underlying cause of foot discomfort: weak muscles and stiff joints.

We all have expectations when it comes to exercising, achieving goals, learning dance steps, ballet technique or simply losing weight. To maintain what you’ve accomplished, become healthier, fitter, and leaner, stronger – is what drives us to do and take action on our goals. How can you make sure you are successful, whether at the ballet studio, exercising at home, gym, outside, traveling or at home? To begin the process, to make sure you are successful in achieving your best body shape – you must have some effective process in place.

In the current climate, where a fridge is just round the corner most of your day, mindless eating can become the downside. As they say: “we need to practice social distancing from the food!”

However, there are simple steps which you can take to reduce your chances of falling victim to boredom eating! Let’s discuss some handy tips to help avoid mindless eating.

The weather is quite freezing here and the natural instinct is to find every excuse to stay indoors. We opt for the cozy comfort of our homes and more often than not, become ever more sedentary in the process as our well set New Year’s Resolutions start to drift off… So how can we stop this? If you ask any fitness professional whether it's possible to get a good workout at home, chances are they'll respond by saying you can get a good workout anywhere. What stands in the way of you and a solid workout isn't where you do it—it's whether you do it.

Christmas is a time of giving and sharing and it’s also the time of the year when we create new classes and ballet exercises at Ballet Body Sculpture studios in Zurich and London. We are happy to welcome you with all our unique training programs, no matter whether you are a complete beginner or already have some ballet experience, start sculpting the best body you desire for 2020! But wait a moment…

The problem with many women, is they think they are in competition with men, which means they end-up wearing the same cloths and working-out the same way.

There’s nothing wrong with this — if that is a woman wants to be less than she can be, and loose the advantage of her grace and femininity. For some women, this statement of strength fits the identity they desire to be - often because the polarity of their core energy is strongly male. However, as a general trend in the way women approach life, it tends to lead them in the wrong direction if they want to embrace all that they can be.

With maturity usually come the wisdom and better understanding of who we are, what we want, and what makes us happy. No matter what age you are, ballet practice offers a wonderfully effective yet versatile way to be active, learn something new overtime, get fitter more effectively than any traditional gym or aerobic activities, and, most importantly it allows to enjoy something that brings a sense of beauty to life at any age!

Workout should not be a chore.  Exercising makes you feel terrific and look even better.  Your skin glows, your clothes fit better, you feel happier, relaxed and more confident, your sleep is more restful and satisfying at night.

So why do we sometimes fear it?

One of the most popular ballet moves that has also been passed on to barre fitness and other aerobic exercises – Plié. The origin of the correct technique and alignment in order to gain the best benefits from the exercise though still remains in ballet.

It's not exactly a secret that diet and exercise are key when it comes to weight loss, but don't overlook the hidden powers of your mind! Here are some mindset strategies to help you reach your weight-loss goals.

Whether you're allergic to the gym, want to save money or crave convenience, exercising at home is an easy choice to make. What's more difficult is figuring out what to do. How do you set up an effective home workout? With Ballet Body Sculpture online classes the set up is very easy, for most video classes you don’t need any equipment, just your own body. Whether you are a complete beginner or more advanced, looking for a challenge, you have over 50 classes to choose from.

Let’s face it — we far too often put our attention to fitness & wellness aside, until : "we have more time”, “loose a bit of weight”, “spring starts”, “ holiday finishes” and many more important excuses that fundamentally lead nowhere.  Don’t get caught in this trap! Take some flexibility and begin today. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.