Let's be honest. When most people hear the word "Barre," they picture ballet dancers in pink leotards, perfectly pointed toes and a level of grace they're pretty sure they weren't born with. So they scroll past it on the timetable. And that's a shame. Because Barre is one of the most effective, accessible and genuinely enjoyable workouts you can do — and you don't need a single day of dance experience to love it. Where Barre Came From Barre fitness was created in the 1950s by