There’s no denying the infectious energy of Andrea Rogers, creator of the wildly popular Xtend Barre and XB Pilates programs. But the positivity, dedication, and strength that you see on-screen isn’t for show — it’s something she cultivates every day. Andrea loves helping others. She’s passionate about supporting Beachbody On Demand members so they can get the most […]
Group fitness classes are an enjoyable way to get active and get social, whether you’re into spin, yoga, barre, Pilates, or boot camp-style workouts. Typically you’ll find two types of strength workouts—circuit training and high intensity interval training (HIIT). So, what’s the difference between circuit training vs HIIT? Both circuit training and HIIT feature intervals […]
Look, I get it. You know you’ll feel better if you work out. But maybe your alarm was extra-unwelcome this morning or you’ve had an exhausting day. And you know that with a little bit of a boost, you’re not just more likely to actually feel up to exercising — you’re also more likely to […]
You want to try a new workout, so you go online to check out the classes offered at your local gym. Yoga and Pilates both sound intriguing. They both promise increased strength and flexibility—and they both show photos of happy, fit people holding poses on mats. But what are the differences between yoga and Pilates? […]
It is a fact that the younger you are, the more flexible you are. It is a myth, however, that you have to lose your flexibility as you get older. In fact, it’s safe to say that knowing how to become more flexible is even more important the older you are. You can start stretching […]