Mary Helen Bowers ist eine Autorin und professionelle Ballerina, die die Anmut und Kraft des klassischen Tanzes in die Welt des Fitness übertragen hat. Ihre von Ballett inspirierte Methode Ballet Beautiful erlangte durch ihre Arbeit mit Stars weltweite Berühmtheit. Bowers schöpft aus einem Jahrzehnt Erfahrung als Tänzerin beim renommierten New York City Ballet. Ihr Ansatz betont die Eleganz der Bewegung und den Aufbau langer, schlanker Muskeln.
Get the strong, toned and graceful figure of a dancer. Mary Helen Bowers has helped tone and sculpt the bodies of a whole host of celebrities, including Natalie Portman, Liv Tyler, Zooey Deschanel and Helena Christensen. Now, in this fantastic fitness guide, she reveals her exercise, diet and lifestyle plan for transforming your whole body.
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A chic and informative guide to the Ballet Beautiful method, featuring dance- inspired exercises, wellness tips, and lifestyle advice that help readers achieve ballerina confidence and self-esteem.