How to Look Long and Lean Like a Ballerina

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Remember how fun it was to pretend to be graceful and twirl around?

And thenBlack Swancame around and things got serious.

Through performing high repetitions with low weights, they really tone and sculpt those problem areas."

Plie PulsePut your arms rounded out in front of you like you are hugging a tree.

Your heels should be touching each other with your toes turned completely out in first position (top).

Slowly come back up.

Heels stay on the ground.

Repeat this 12 to 15 times.

Stand near a wall or bar for support.

Squat your legs down into a plie and hold.

Keep your core engaged and your heels should be touching each other.

Your knees should be slightly bent the whole time.

Hold this for 20 seconds.

This is one set.

Repeat 2 to 3 times.

Plie down (top).

Keep your back straight.

Your leg should only be going out to the side, not the front or back (bottom).

Then, return your right leg back down into the plie position.

While doing this, your left leg will bend simultaneously where both legs meet back at the plie position.

Repeat the same move with the opposite leg.

Repeat until each leg has done this 8 to 10 times.

Remember to keep your back street and your core completely engaged the entire time.

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