Ballet Fitness 6 Workouts with Nicky McGinty

A flowing workout that blends beautiful music with elegant ballet, Pilates and yoga routines. Nicky maximizes results — while also improving flexibility — by combining super-controlled movements with deep stretches. Each segment uses different exercises and different music. Some examples: The "Swan Lake" section features standing ballet moves done to classical music. "Firebird" is Pilates-based floorwork with a modern jazz soundtrack. "Nutcracker" combines lower-body toning with a contemporary version of the Nutcracker Suite. The final section, "Sleeping Beauty," is a gentle series of breath-focused stretches. Nicky's cuing is calm, clear and very detailed. ©2012.

Ballet Fitness is a unique fusion of ballet and fitness programs created by ballerina and professional choreographer, Nicky McGinty.

These six routines are themed around the major ballet s and have been designed to target and firm specific body parts as well as give you an overall cardiovascular workout. In addition, Ballet will help you locate and strengthen your core muscles and flatten your tummy.

These sequences consist of barre work, floor work and some great dance routines. Practicing these routines will help you build a long, lean strong ballet body and help you lose weight.

Nicky McGinty has been a dancer, choreographer, circus performer and teacher over the past 17 years. She resides in London and teaches both dance and yoga.