Building muscle has serious perks.

Muscular women are not the problem. Rather, the problem is a society that still finds women’s strength threatening.

Building and maintaining muscle mass is important for everyone, regardless of age — and one of the strongest predictors of long-term health.

There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of benefits, this modality improves your balance, posture, and core strength. Another perk? It’s ...