Fever in the gyms of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and new in several other cities in Brazil, Balett Fitness has been winning many people, including the famous. Are actresses like Grazi Massafera, Sheron Menezzes, Juliana Paiva, Sthefany Brito and Taís Araújo, for example, fans of the sport? which intersperses ballet movements and typical gym exercises.
But while promising muscle definition, is it wrong to think that Ballet Fitness classes use shin and dumbbells? The purpose is to use exactly body weight to define, improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Flora Andrade, dancer of the Forget-me-not studio? Body Expressions, explains that Ballet Fitness is a modality that has elements and exercises of the Classic Ballet and fitness exercises and muscle mass gain? common in functional training gyms. "This class model has been around for a long time, but it did not have a methodology, and each teacher did the classes in his own way," he says.
"A few years ago, the sport exploded due to the fitness bloggers who started practicing, and so the name gained registration and nowadays it is possible to take courses to teach Ballet Fitness, which now has a unique methodology", adds the dancer. .
Below you know more about this sport that promises great benefits and has won more and more people across the country.
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Ballet Fitness x Traditional Ballet
The main difference between the two modalities, according to Flora, is the use of exercises called "gym". in Ballet Fitness, like squats, abdominals, etc.
"One of the main characteristics of Ballet Fitness is the number of repetitions of each exercise, and the time of isometry (technique that allows keeping the body in a fixed position for a certain time)," explains the dancer.
"Ballet Fitness doesn't require the use of pointe shoes, so common in Classic Ballet," Flora adds.
9 Benefits of Ballet Fitness
But, after all, why has Ballet Fitness been so successful, even becoming the favorite activity of several famous ?! The answer lies in the range of benefits it offers:
- High caloric expenditure and can help a lot those who want to lose weight or maintain weight;
- Muscle strengthening;
- Work with the whole body (just like the Classical Ballet);
- Improvement in posture;
- Improved breathing
- Body definition;
- Balance improvement;
- Interaction (since the classes are done in groups);
- Helps in flexibility (with stretching).
In addition, it is a different modality, which mixes different types of exercises and, thus, a great opportunity for those who do not like bodybuilding and are willing to know more dynamic classes.
Does Balett Fitness lose weight?
Is it possible to spend a lot of calories during class? In 1 hour the average spend is 750 calories. For this reason, the class does, yes, favors weight loss, besides muscle strengthening ?, highlights Flora.
But, remember: it is always necessary to associate physical activity with a balanced diet to achieve good results. For, alone, no exercise does "miracles."
Who can practice?
According to Flora, Ballet Fitness is suitable for anyone from 14 to 15 years old. "And there is no maximum age to practice classes," he says.
Another common question is: do I need to do / understand ballet to do the class? Flora says no. • Ballet Fitness can be practiced by people without prior knowledge of classic ballet. Generally, those seeking the sport are people who do not like to do gym / bodybuilding, but want the same benefits ?, highlights.
The ballerina adds that "all people who are fit for physical exercise are fit for Ballet Fitness."
Videos: Learn more about Ballet Fitness
In the videos below you can get a better idea of how the classes work.
1. Betina Dantas Lesson
Below is a snippet of Ballet Fitness with Betina Dantas, known as the creator of the sport.
2. Ballet Fitness
In the video, another example of exercise done in the class of Ballet Fitness, by Carolina Magalhães.
3. Ballet Fitness by Jenneé
Looking at the video below, you can get to know some of the exercises that can be used in Ballet Fitness classes.
Ballet Fitness: How to get started?
Interested in Ballet Fitness and wondering? How to get started? Search in your city the dance academies and / or schools that offer the sport and ask if you can take an experimental class.
As for the costume to practice the classes, Flora explains that "it is usual for people to wear ballet or mesh leotards (in the case of boys), half-pointed sneakers and hair tied," he says. "But if they don't have the proper attire, they can start with gym clothes and a half, and slowly buy the new clothes."
So if you don't like bodybuilding very much and are looking for a different activity that can offer great benefits, you might be well suited to Ballet Fitness classes! Here's the tip!
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