If the physique of a dancer, slim and slender, intrigue you, try this exercise program inspired by the ballet (pair of spikes not required). Learn how to shape the body of a dancer. What comes to mind when you think of a ballerina? Talent? The grace and elegance? Or the slender silhouette? It is no accident if ballet dancers have such amazing bodies. As for the growing popularity of training programs inspired the ballet, you can also sculpt the abs and firm these muscles while length of dancers. And this, even if you've never done a pas de deux. "Many people who pass the door of my studio have never taken a dance class in their life, says Jennifer Nichols, professional dancer in Toronto and author of The Extension Method. My goal is to create a ballet accessible to all. " The method "Extension" has emerged through his own workouts at the gym, "said Jennifer Nichols. "I have always included some exercises in my ballet training, and was reported by people who have started to question me." Her individual sessions have become group lessons, courses are now available almost everywhere in town. But you will not see a single tutu, nor Swan Lake, in classes of Jennifer. Instead, you'll find sweat, the rapper Jay-Z, people of all ages and body types. "When people think of ballet, I think they would make a wrong picture, and it can intimidate them, said Jennifer. That's what I really wanted to change. The problem is not the "look" of ballet, its discipline is what he had to dissect to extract this exercise that strengthens and harmonises the body. ". It is not necessary to be a professional dancer to enjoy the benefits of ballet training. Carolyn Williams, a retail shopping recycled fitness instructor has demonstrated: it opens this fall in Vancouver the first studio Canadian Bar Method. This method is an innovation of the American Burr Leonard, who conceived after several years of teaching Lotte Berk Method, named after its founder, the German dancer Lotte Berk injured her back: she combined the movements of ballet made at the helm of physiotherapy. In the U.S., this new approach Burr has a large following, including celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Kelly Osbourne who boast. A native of California, Carolyn Williams, became a fan of the Bar Method after attending a course with her mother, a breast cancer survivor who had gained weight during her treatments. Although a seasoned runner, Carolyn admits that his first class was a real humbling experience. "As a runner, I was not very flexible," she said. I realized the stiffness of my muscles was quite a shock. And then it was equally surprising to see an incredible improvement. . Unquestionably, this training engages the lower fiber trunk. Standing exercises to work smoothly on mattresses, all upper body muscles are solicited constantly."You develop and tone necessary for good posture as you hold the following day," says Jennifer Nichols. But ballet is not limited to abdominal exercises: it is also toning the entire body. "With the weight [in the Extension Method], we are in a long sequence of movements that we also develop and strengthen our flexibility," says Jennifer. And working with light weights, we cut and carve also small muscles. "Not to mention that all this work sculpting causes weight loss. In addition to physical benefits, this ballet could also boost your mental activity. "There is great psychological impact, reports Carolyn Williams. You feel better about your body, more confident. It may even become addicted to this feeling of well-being felt at the end of the course, you know it's good for you. ". "My mother was 61 when she attended her first class of the Bar Method Carolyn Williams said. Whether the woman who has just given birth or through menopause, the drive fits each of them. "The focus is on small well-controlled movements, which protects the joints and makes it an ideal exercise for people with old injuries to the knees or shoulders. "The body of a dancer is flexible and provides a solid support, confirms Jennifer Nichols. Agility and flexibility are improved and the balance it occurs even some postural reeducation. ". The ballet is not just for women. "I invite people to come try a class, insists that Jennifer also leads athletes and sports teams. If you look beyond the appearance of the ballet, you will find the track. "Jennifer Nichols said that many athletes, whether professional footballers or boxers like Evander Holyfield, have taken advantage of the dance. "It would be nice to go beyond stereotypes," she adds. The long road between Vancouver and Toronto! And while Jennifer Carolyn Nichols and Williams both aspire to open-class ballet training throughout the country, in the meantime, you can run these routines in the comfort of your home. "If you have the DVD, set yourself the target of three or four sessions a week, suggests Carolyn. (DVDs of the Bar Method is already available, and Jennifer will result in a fall.) If possible, do you practice against a mirror to keep in view your posture. Mobilize the entire trunk, pull your abs and tighten your buttocks. ". And if you do not have a DVD, do not stop. "You can always exercise the same muscle chains throughout the day, suggests Carolyn. Take a good position, engage your abs and tighten your buttocks while washing dishes, brushing your teeth or cooking. The key is to stay in touch with his body. Visualize it, know what he does. Plus you will be aware, the more you reinforce. ". Your email address is required for authentication purposes only. 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