All of us have experienced that moment during physical exertion when you start to fail. The work begins to feel too hard. You start shaking. Your muscles are fully fatigued. Your body is screaming at you to stop. You know you can’t go on. But guess what? You’re wrong. Your body can do more than you […]
Founder of Xtend Barre, Andrea Rogers, shares the benefits of music to make your life healthier and happier, and easy tips on how you can include it more in daily your life, including a Spotify playlist to use as your life soundtrack! Quite simply, music is my mantra. It’s the backdrop of my life. It is, […]
What is XTEND Pilates? We wanted to create a Pilates workout that mirrored what we love about our XTEND Barre workout (the high intensity, the pumping music, the sweat, cardio and burn, and the way our classes flow seamlessly. We know the list is endless!). In order to do this, we have taken the foundation […]
If you haven’t tried a Pilates class yet, I warn you… once you find the power of Pilates, you will join the millions of people who scream its benefits from the rooftops. These benefits include Improved strength, increased mobility and better co-ordination, all of which teamed with the chemical benefits of exercise will give you […]
At Xtend Barre, we offer a variety of workouts that go way beyond our signature Xtend Barre class. But with that being said, you may find yourself unsure as to what class is most suited to your particular needs… are you looking to improve flexibility? Strengthen your core? Enhance all around toning and conditioning? It […]
Stress can be a powerful and overwhelming feeling. Knowing what your triggers are, how it affects you and what you can do to manage it will help minimise the impact. To get you started we’ve compiled a list of nine things you can do to help reduce stress and ease your mind. It’s important to […]
With World Health Day just around the corner, we want to discuss an aspect of your health that often gets overlooked: self-care. Self-care can be defined as activities undertaken with the intention of enhancing energy, restoring health and reducing stress[1]. Essentially, it’s doing something that’s just for you! It means taking time to fill your […]
Everyone’s catching on to the fact that exercise is good for you – but not everyone understands why. At Xtend Barre, we’re all about movement, empowerment, strength and community. From increased energy levels to better sleep, barre will improve your life far beyond aesthetics. If you’re in need of some exercise motivation, don’t worry – […]