"A lot of fitness is about contractions - you're doing squats, or you're on a bike and your knees are bending but never stretching all the way, so your muscles get strengthened but look short and thick."
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Mary Helen Bowers, a former professional ballerina and renowned fitness expert, has made a remarkable impact on the world of dance and wellness. Born in 1980, she trained with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre and later performed with the New York City Ballet. Transitioning from dance to fitness, Bowers became the founder of Ballet Beautiful, a unique fitness program emphasizing grace and strength. Her innovative approach has inspired countless individuals to embrace movement as a form of self-expression, leaving a lasting legacy in both the dance and fitness communities.
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"Making fitness a priority will energize you, make you look and feel better, and help diffuse stress."
Mary Helen Bowers"A lot of fitness has that very masculine energy and drive, and that never worked for me. I want to be challenged. I don't want to be told that I'm terrible and that I suck and that I'm not good enough - that's not motivating."
Mary Helen Bowers"Ballet Beautiful is about finding balance and making fitness a part of your life in a happy, healthy, rewarding way where you get to feel pretty and look beautiful. It's not about beating yourself up in the gym and locking yourself in a dark room with blasting music."
Mary Helen Bowers