Andrea Rogers

Andrea Leigh Rogers is the founder of Xtend Barre, an international workout program. A former professional dancer, she’s trained celebrities and has been featured in VOGUE, ELLE, and SHAPE. She’s a BODi super trainer and is the author of Small Moves, Big Life.

Articles & Books From Andrea Rogers

Barre Workouts For Dummies
Sculpt, Strengthen, and Shine: Barre Workouts with International Fitness Star Andrea Rogers In Barre Workouts For Dummies, international fitness founder of Xtend Barre, Andrea Rogers, delivers a revolutionary new guide that combines ballet-inspired precision with intense strength and resistance training that doesn't require any weights.
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Article / Updated 05-08-2026
To improve your barre workout, focus on proper breathing, a thorough warm-up, precise small movements, and strong mental focus. These simple, intentional adjustments help you build strength and endurance without overhauling your routine or adding hours to your day.If you have ever finished a workout and thought, “That was fine, but I know it could have felt better,” this article is for you.
Article / Updated 05-08-2026
A barre workout is a low-impact, high-intensity exercise method that blends Pilates, yoga, and ballet-inspired moves to build strength, stamina, and flexibility.Barre is a ballet-inspired workout that’s low-impact but seriously high-intensity. It blends the precision of Pilates, the flow of yoga, and the focused discipline of professional dance training into one routine.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-09-2026
In this cheat sheet, you'll learn:what the most important Barre movements are and why they matterwhat you'll need to get started with Barrehow a Barre workout is structuredhow to choose the right Barre class, studio, or instructorBarre is built on the idea that small moves = big results. The choreography may change class to class, but underneath it all is a handful of foundational exercises that do the real work.