Barre exercises combine ballet moves with elements ... Barre workouts may include a cardio component but typically focus more on muscle toning than raising heart rate or calorie burning.

But, if you are chasing a specific goal—full-body toning, a stronger core, maximum burn—here’s how the two stack up against each other. Meet the experts: Rachelle Reed, PhD, is an exercise scientist ...

But, if you are chasing a specific goal—full-body toning, a stronger core ... Meet the experts: Rachelle Reed, PhD, is an exercise scientist and Pure Barre instructor based in Athens, GA.