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The quote says that stretching before and after exercise helps keep muscles flexible. It also suggests that stretching supports a long, graceful line in a ballerina's body.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mary Helen Bowers
American fitness entrepreneur and former New York City Ballet dancer
Mary Helen Bowers is an American fitness entrepreneur and former New York City Ballet dancer from Charlotte, North Carolina. She is known for her work as a celebrity fitness guru, and for building a public profile around ballet-based training. Her career combines dance and fitness, with a focus on movement, conditioning and exercise shaped by her background in ballet. In January 2025, she was named a Kennedy Center trustee.
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