Barre and Pilates are both popular workouts right now. Fitness experts explain the benefits, differences and which is best for you. Plus shop at-home equipment.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy ...

If you’re scrolling through ClassPass trying to decide between barre and Pilates, you’re not alone. These trendy workouts might look similar on the surface, but they’re actually quite different under ...

Torn between using your ClassPass credits on your favorite upbeat barre class or that shake-worthy Pilates sesh? While the modalities have a lot in common (they both draw influence from yoga and dance ...

Combine the body sculpting of dance with the ab whittlers of Pilates and toss in high-energy cardioxt and you've got the Xtend Barre Lean and Chiseled DVD. This at-home workout, a favorite with ...

If you watch someone do a Pilates workout next to someone moving through barre exercises, it can, at times, be hard to differentiate between the two. While both fitness modalities are low-impact, ...

Sweat Summary: Ramp up your traditional mat Pilates practice with the addition of a resistance band. Integrated into each exercise, the toning tool provides extra resistance and activates additional ...

Mirror photo by Gary M. Baranec Rob Laubenstein of Altoona, center, takes part in a fitness routine at The Groove Fitness Studio in Altoona last week. (Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional ...