As a former professional dancer, Andrea Rogers was first introduced to Pilates for its therapeutic benefits. However, it wasn’t long before her passion metamorphosed into her purpose. So, to offer her ...

San Diego women are channeling their inner White Swans with the newest workout craze: Xtend Barre. This ballet/Pilates combo class fuses dance, stretching and cardio for a seriously intense hour-long ...

Welcome to week six of the Women’s Weekly’s Get Set For Summer video workout series, with Xtend Barre instructor, Shay Stafford. Each week we are bringing you a new video from the popular barre ...

Welcome to week two of the Women’s Weekly’s Get Set For Summer video workout series, with Xtend Barre instructor, Shay Stafford. Each week we are bringing you a new video from the popular barre ...

Ballet barre workouts have been around for decades (actually dating back to the 1950s with creator Lotte Berk). But they’ve become especially popular over the last few years. In fact, this type of ...

Barre workouts are inspired by ballet and use a stationary handrail for support. They also draw elements from Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low impact, full-body workout. A barre ...