The Balletone Workout: Feature article as seen in Natural Health magazine

"ballet body" By Linda Shelton... "Use a dancer's techniques to develop a sleeker, stronger, more flexible physique"... "It's easy to spot a dancer. Whether she's walking, reaching for something or just lounging on a couch, a dancer's fluidity and gracefulness are noticeable right down to her fingertips."

Linda Shelton writes: "It's easy to see why the art of ballet has become such a visible part of the fitness world. Whether you like traditional lessons or the hybrid classes offered by many gyms, ballet is a great activity for shaping and toning your entire body"

Jody Hoegstedt is quoted: "It feels good to move the body in an elegant, beautiful way - these are wonderfully female qualities," says former professional ballet dancer Jody Hoegstedt, creator of Balletone, the ballet-based workout, as well as the program here"

The article focuses on the "The Basic 5" elements that are crucial to your baseline body needs to maintain health and wellness which are all components of the Balletone Workout, they are:

Strength - Cardio - Flexibility - Restorative - Core

The article takes the reader through 4 basic Balletone Signature exercises beautifully photographed by Z Wendell showing the start and finish of each movement with written descriptions provided by Hoegstedt. The exercises are:

Side-Stretch Balance - Attitude Bend Front - Pass? Bend Back - Reverse Fondu Side

The article recommends that you perform the exercises 2 - 4 times a week as either a mini workout or incorporate them into your normal exercise routine. Purchase the May 2004 issue of Natural Health magazine to view the entire article and Balletone exercises to begin working on your own "Ballet Body".