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Xtend Barre In Style – A Fifty-Two Thursdays Review

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 12:24:31 +0000

If you haven’t heard of or taken a barre class yet, you have been missing out. We all remember the days of tutus and point shoes, and, even if we are a little rusty in our 5th position, barre also incorporates a wide range of other strength and flexibility excercises. So even if you can’t support your entire body on your big toe anymore, fear not; there is a class for every skill level. Stand out at the barre by adding these new featured designers to your workout wardrobe. These fashion forward designs will help motivate you and give you the confidence to excel through your work out. Ballet Stretches at the Barre C Curve Abs Kelly Griffith is owner and instructor at Fuel Pilates and Xtend Barre DC. Kelly went to her first Pilates class in 2007 and three years later she opened Fuel Pilates in Georgetown DC. In 2012 she opened her second studio Xtend Barre DC in Blagden Alley. Kelly has her Comprehensive Pilates certification through BASI Pilates. She also completed a pre/post-natal cerification with Carolyne Anthony—the industry’s expert on the subject— from The Center of Women’s Fitness. She is Xtend Barre and Xtend Barre Stick […]

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Behind The Scenes at our shoot with Elliott O’Donovan at Xtend Barre DC

admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 04:32:56 +0000

Excited to share this sneak preview from the upcoming fitness post that we have been working so hard on. Talented DC based photographer Elliott O’Donovan was in action with us last weekend at Xtend Barre DC. And the photos are incredible. Michelle and I were accompanied by my lovely sister Laura Bartee and two local barre gurus Natalie Strahorn of Xtend Barre Old Town (opening soon!) and Kelly Griffith of Xtend Barre DC and Fuel Pilates. We had a great time learning the barre method and a lot of fun at the shoot. Check back in a week or so for the full post and details on all of the amazing fitness brands that we styled and more on Xtend Barre DC. Meet you at the barre? Photos by Casey Phillips xoxo Sarah and Michelle

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Fifteen Favorite Fitness Finds

admin — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 04:17:59 +0000

Whenever I add a new pair of yoga pants or strappy tank to my workout wardrobe I swear that I am twice as likely to get to the gym. Spice up your fitness fashion with a new piece and get your ass to the gym! You are going to look and feel amazing this summer in that teeny bikini. These are some of our favorite workout pieces, just click the links below to shop! 1. Incredible by Victorias Secret Sports Bra in Jungle Palms $59.50 2. Strappy For You Sports Bra by Oakley $44.00 3. Low Impact Strappy Back Studio Bra by Forever 21 $14.80 4. Nike ‘Free Run 3.0 V5’ Running Shoe $110 5. Nike LunarGlide+5 PRM Running Shoe $120 6. Performance Open Back Tank By Tribe Sports $38 7. Reebok Women’s Own Beat Bra Top $50 8. Under Armour StudioLux Spin Tank $64.99 9. Loose Fit Work Out Top by Forever21 $9.80 10. GapFit Motion Half Zip Jacket $38.46 11. Alo Goddess Ribbed Leggings $92 12. Onzie Capri Skull Pant $56 13. ‘Bees Knees’ Crop Pant by Zella $52 14. Sweat It Out Water Bottle by Swell. Keeps drinks cold for 24 Hours or hot for up to […]

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