I spent most of my teenage years in a dance studio, and while I hung up my ballet shoes 10 years ago, dance-inspired workouts always excite me, because I know that dance training is one of the best ...

Getting back into training can feel intimidating, especially when fitness culture often pushes high-intensity workouts and costly memberships. But effective movement doesn’t have to be complicated.

For many people, dance feels more like play than exercise, which helps to explain its enduring appeal as a workout. What began as “aerobic dancing” in the 1970s has evolved with exercise science (and ...