Taking the Fitness World by Storm
Studios are experiencing a boost in confidence levels from a myriad of Xtend Barre students. Place your mouse over the pictures on the right to see the outstanding results Xtend Barre delivers.
Xtend Barre has been one of the best programs that I've been introduced to, it has truly changed my life mentally and physically. As a pageant contestant being physically fit is extremely important for the swimsuit competition. Although I've always had trainers, my body never really had the cut and sculpture until I started Xtend Barre. Xtend Barre has helped me with my presence, posture and my poise for stage. Xtend Barre helps me work those hard to reach areas in my core part of the body. I also appreciate that I get a full body workout, including upper body, lower body, balance/core, Cardio and an awesome stretch at the end. After having two children it's hard to tone certain areas from the baby weight, and Xtend Barre has helped me focus on toning those difficult to reach areas. I also love how great I feel mentally, stretched, flexible and balanced. I would highly recommend Xtend Barre to anyone.
I found Xtend Barre half way through my pregnancy at 20 weeks. I always enjoyed exercising, but needed a cardio and strength program to accommodate my changing body. Xtend Barre gave me a challenging and safe pregnancy workout. My instructors are both mothers and sources of inspiration. They have taken the time to educate me on proper form and shown me numerous non-core Xtend techniques that I can perform during the abdominal portion of the class. This has allowed me to stay engaged with my Xtend classmates without disrupting the flow of the program. They continued to encourage me as my pregnancy progressed and I noticed the classes improved my upper and lower body strength, flexibility, and endurance. For the entire second half of my pregnancy, I have taken 2-4 Xtend classes per week and I have thoroughly enjoyed the feeling that I am maintaining a great level of fitness for my baby and my post-delivery body.
I am a mom of three boys and I have been working out for years. Yet, I have never seen such incredible results and in such a short amount of time, as I have with the Xtend Barre Classes. My entire body has been transformed- not only did I lose 10 pounds but my muscles have become chiseled- NO BULK- just long and lean! I have never felt so strong and healthy in my life. My friends and husband cannot believe the transformation- all from Xtend!
Xtend Barre has reshaped my body more efficiently than anything else
I’ve ever done! I love Xtend because it is a fusion of pilates, ballet, and cardio. Each
time I leave an Xtend class I feel totally exhausted in almost every
muscle in my body and I know my workout is complete for the day.
It has done more for my shape in less than five months than being an avid runner for more than 32 years. It has changed the shape of my legs, derriere and arms.
As a Pilates instructor and former dancer I never thought I would gain as much weight as I did during my pregnancy - 49 pounds! Standing at only 5'1" that was nearly half my starting weight. While my baby is worth every ounce, I needed to find an inspirational way to help remove the extra weight. Xtend Barre was a guiding light! With Xtend, I lost my baby weight and redefined my body as I knew it. Today I am a Master Instructor with Xtend Barre and love motivating others to feel as enthusiastic as I did when Andrea Rogers entered my life!
I first studied Pilates in LA in 1978, but it wasn't until I started with Xtend Barre that I saw an immediate difference in my body. I'm amazed because I only attend not less than twice weekly, but see inches melted away from my waist and hips, my butt is lifted and my abs (my least favorite part to work out) are more toned. I now have to get in the mode to rest my arms on my desk instead of my stomach. Xtend Barre taught me to master my muscles once again and never to waste a stretch. If Pilates sculpts the body, Xtend Barre chisels it.
I gained 40 pounds during pregnancy. After giving birth to a beautiful little girl, Andrea introduced me to Xtend. She promised that not only would the weight come off, but that my tummy and everything else would be even better than before my pregnancy. She was absolutely right. I toned up in just a few months with just two classes a week...and I loved every minute of it! The unique combination of stretching and strength exercises made me stronger and slimmer than I've ever been. The energizing vibe of the class kept me coming back. I am now addicted to the Xtend Barre method. People who have known me my entire life tell me that I am in better shape than I've ever been. I'm actually a pant size smaller than my pre-pregnancy weight! I think a solid excuse to go shopping for new clothes makes for a very happy ending.
I have always taken pride in staying healthy and love working out, but never have I been totally ADDICTED to a workout like Xtend... and the results I´m continually getting. I will go out of my way to make sure I don't miss a class! Thanks, Xtend, for giving me the body I want without having to spend hours in the gym every week. I feel strong and sexy!
I began Xtend Barre in 2006. At age 71, I can honestly say that the classes changed my physical appearance, my energy level, and attitude toward aging. I have lost inches in my hips, thighs, and waist, and toned my muscles. I look better feel better than I did ten years ago, and have been told by friends and relatives that I could get away with shaving years off my age and be believed. I look forward to class and savor every minute. Yes, the classes are strenuous, but afterward, I feel that every muscle group in my body has been through a thorough exercise program. Andrea is a gifted teacher, who is inspiring to all of her students, fostering a positive attitude toward physical well being, and living life to the fullest.
Girl U ROCK!! Class tonight was FABULOUS!! If anyone has a New Years Resolution to get in shape, Xtend Barre is the TRUTH
Xtend Barre has this amazing way of strengthening my body and overall health and wellness. Andrea's program significantly increases my flexibility and improves my posture. Her understanding of anatomy and physiology shine throughout this workout. Her class is 100% exciting with the bonus of being safe and effective.
I started Xtend Barre when I was pregnant with my third child. I was doing traditional Plates, but asked my studio owner what classes would be better for me as my pregnancy advanced. She suggested Xtend Barre since a lot of the work is done standing (a la barre). I took a class and was hooked! It's a total body workout. Andrea's pregnancy modifications helped me to accommodate the regime with my growing belly. I was able to workout up until two weeks before delivery. After delivery, I couldn't wait to get back. People were impressed with how quickly my body bounced back. I credit my post baby strength and stamina to Xtend.
As a dancer, I´m constantly in the gym and eating healthy. However, after taking my first Xtend Barre class, I felt out of shape. I used to run 5 miles a day, and currently I swim and weight train. But nothing compares to how Xtend Barre works your body. I was immediately sore after the class, something I´ve never experienced after any workout. Plus, the Xtend Barre class is never the same, which means I won´t have to worry about hitting that exercise plateau.
Prior to having my son, I was going to the gym 4-5 days per week doing typical cardio and weights regime. Going to the gym felt like a chore and I absolutely dreaded it. I now have a little boy who's 2. Who has time to go to the gym anymore? I don't need to with Xtend. I go 1-2 times per week and I have achieved results far better than any gym workout. I'm now in the best shape of my life and I love the workout. I actually look forward to it.
I have participated in Andrea's Xtend Barre Workout and, as a classically trained certified Pilates instructor and author, I am discriminating in my training. Fortunately, Andrea delivers the full package: a dancer's background, where technique is emphasized, an innovator, creating Xtend Barre as way of shaping the physique-like no other program, and a mastermind, with her encouragement and exceptional enthusiasm. You will be challenged in ways that get results! I highly recommend her workout!
PGA golfer proves Xtend Barre is for men too!
Andrea Rogers and Xtend Barre helped me increase my core strength, overall flexibility and stamina, vital elements for any professional golfer.
Dear Andrea,
What have you done with my cellulite?? Never mind, I don´t want it back. Just above my knees, on the inside of the legs had awful cellulite. I haven´t worn a bathing suit or shorts in two years. A few days ago, getting out of my bath, I looked in the mirror and could not find the cellulite I once had. So...I visited two other mirrors in my house - very little cellulite. So...I went shopping and checked out the dressing room mirrors in Bloomingdale´s...okay, maybe I´ll find the cellulite in Saks´ mirrors. Well, I´ve searched everywhere and boy has it diminished. I gave up on my legs after a Plastic Surgeon told me nothing could be done. Well, I guess he doesn´t know about "you" and "Xtend" and after only about 20 classes!!! Can´t wait to see what 20 more classes will do for the rest of me. Andrea, thank you for your professionalism, motivation, caring about all of us, and looking so darn good it inspires me to keep going.
Hugs,
My first introduction to Xtend Barre was with my sister-in-law, Carrie Schaeffer. Carrie said I found a dance class for us, so, as usual, I tagged along. After the first class, I was hooked. Everybody muscle in my body was sore and I could barely walk out of class. I absolutely love the work out. I was always a closet ballerina, so I had to buy a pair of ballet shoes! I have been attending classes (three times a week and striving for four weekly) for almost 14 months now and have lost 15 pounds (and kept the pounds off), went down two full dress sizes, two full pant sizes and can get back into a bikini. The instructors are professionals and really want you to strive to be the best you can be. The classes are amazing, constantly changing, and never boring. I never realized how out of shape I truly was until I started Xtend Barre! I still want to wear a tutu and have a recital, maybe next year!
I started taking Xtend Barre classes when i was 4 months pregnant. I had always taken Pilates but wanted to try something new since i had to cut down on my cardio routine. The Xtend Barre classes were perfect. I felt them strengthening my entire body but was able to keep up without losing my breath. I continued to take them all throughout my pregnancy up until 3 days before i gave birth! I truly believe that i bounced back so quickly because of them. If u look at my pictures u can tell that my arms, legs, and butt stayed tight and slim the entire time because of the classes, they also kept my core strong so the birth of my child was pretty quick. I delivered a healthy 9 pound baby boy on march 19th, 2010 within 20 minutes of checking into the hospital!... I took 2-3 Xtend Barre classes a week and walked 30 min on a treadmill 3x a week. 2 weeks after my baby I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight and I owe it all to the Xtend Barre classes!
When I left a stressful corporate position in mid-2008, I was 50 lbs. overweight, had terrible eating habits, got very little exercise and was exhausted. I started a journey to a healthier lifestyle by doing Pilates, walking and cardio workouts and getting enough sleep. I began to have more energy, feel better and initially lost about 16 lbs. A year ago, I started counting my calories and added Xtend Barre to my workout regiment. At times my thighs have been shaking, my muscles have been screaming and I am soaked in sweat, but Xtend Barre has toned my muscles and made me feel stronger. I have lost an additional 23 lbs. and my hips, which are my problem area, are almost 4 inches smaller! I definitely feel that Xtend Barre has helped me get stronger, become more toned and given me longer leaner muscles. I have 10 lbs. more to lose and Xtend Barre is part of my plan to get there.