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Ballet-inspired exercises: Plié-relevé combinations

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Despite its grace and beauty, ballet is tough — physically and mentally demanding.

So don’t be deceived by the pretty-sounding “plié” and “relevé.” These exercises will make your leg muscles burn. In this video, the last of three, Lindsay Schultz demonstrates two combinations to tone your lower body. Schultz is founder of Ballet Body Sculpt fitness classes in Glen Rock.

Personal trainer Lindsay Schultz leads her Ballet Body Sculpt class. Schultz said the class accommodates all fitness levels and that people don t need dance experience to participate. (Daily Record/Sunday News -- Paul Kuehnel)

Personal trainer Lindsay Schultz leads her Ballet Body Sculpt class. Schultz said the class accommodates all fitness levels and that people don t need dance experience to participate. (Daily Record/Sunday News — Paul Kuehnel)

1. To start, stand next to a sturdy chair or table. With legs in first position — heels together and feet turned out — plié with knees bent and lift your feet so you’re standing on your toes. Then straighten your legs — or relevé — while on your toes. Lower feet. Repeat 8 to 12 times for three to four sets at least three times a week.

2. Step your feet out a little less than shoulder-width apart in second position. Relevé, plié, lower heels and rise. Repeat 8 to 12 times for three to four sets at least three times a week.

For a complete ballet-inspired workout, check out two more of Schultz’s videos.

Ballet Body Sculpt: Strengthen calves

Ballet Body Sculpt: Lower-body toning

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