Dancing for Fitness: Benefits, Calories, and Techniques

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The Ballerina Secret to Big Calves

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Cara Murray

The ballerina secret to strong calves is hard work. Former dancer for the New York City Ballet Mary Helen Bowers explains in an article for "The New York Times" that ballet dancers can train 10 to 12 hours a day.