St. Louis, MO – We all know eating right and exercising are key to staying healthy. But can flexing our creative muscles help us thrive as we age? Research from the National Institute on Aging ...

Blame the viral aesthetic of ballet core or the workout appeal, but adult ballet classes have seen a huge surge in demand. So ...

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Close up of teenage ballerinas feet poise Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Signing up your kid for ballet class might seem like a great way to get them some ...

Never before have humans lived such a disembodied existence. Many of us spend our days hunched over the computer, ignoring our body until our limbs go numb. As of 2011, only about 20 percent of ...

Despite its grace and beauty, ballet is tough -- physically and mentally demanding. So don't be deceived by the pretty-sounding "plié" and "relevé." These exercises will make your leg muscles burn. In ...

Fitness trainers say they are putting more dance moves in their routines, and high-profile trainer Shaun T has a dance workout called Cize for streaming or on DVD and at gyms including Bay Club in ...

Dance fitness blends music, movement, and cardio to create a workout that’s as fun as it is effective. From boosting heart health to lifting your mood, it offers both physical and mental benefits.

Michelle Sneathen is introducing a high-energy, throwback-fueled fitness concept designed to feel more like a night out than ...

Prior to competing in the Olympics, Adam Ondra took a ballet class. "Climbing is a very complex sport," he said. "On the road to Tokyo, I need to widen my range of skills. ... Bouldering, lead ...

If going to the gym, lifting weights and running on the treadmill is starting to be a bore, then it is time to find a different way to enjoy getting some exercise and staying in shape. Instead of ...

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Signing up your kid for ballet class might seem like a great way to get them some exercise. But when ranked against other ...