Tara Riley Recommends 16-Rep Standing Arabesque for Beginner Balance

2 articles · Updated · Fit and Well · Jun 19

Tara Riley says the standing arabesque is her go-to beginner move for improving balance and stability, with 16 reps recommended on each side.
The barre exercise targets small stabilizing muscles around the joints while also engaging the core and back, which Riley says can help people better catch themselves during a fall.
Riley adds that barre builds coordination and mind-body connection because it often requires different body parts to move in different directions at the same time.
For the move itself, she advises using a chair or other stable surface for light support, keeping the body aligned as the back leg lifts and the gaze facing forward rather than down.