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Why barre workouts are great for poise, grace and confidence…AND a chiseled body!

Take the discipline of dance and the principles of Pilates, add weights, a barre, and high-energy, meticulous instructing and tadaa!, you have a serious ballet workout. Rockell Williamson-Rudder, International Director at Xtend Barre in Sydney, shares her thoughts on what makes Xtend Barre in particular, such a unique and beneficial workout.

I joined the Xtend Barre© company in 2010 and it’s hard to believe where the time has gone! I was first attracted to Xtend Barre as it was the only…

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Nature’s Gift!

Winter is here, and although it’s a great time for feeling cozy and homely, the cold temperatures and low humidity can take a harsh toll on our skin. Margo Marrone, pharmacist, homeopath and founder of The Organic Pharmacy, knows more than most about the impact of not protecting our skin from the elements. One of

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Ultra Youthful!

You workout, you eat well…do you want your skin to look as healthy as the rest of your body? Here, we ask Dr. Stephen Kirkham from Dr. Lauren Bramley and Partners how Ultherapy can take years off your look – with no downtime! Q Ultherapy uses ultrasound to lift and firm. Can you please explain

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Cheng-Fang Wu

Meet former ballerina and contemporary dancer Cheng-Fang Wu, a Pilates instructor at Flex Central and now, Xtend® Barre trainer. Here, Fang gives us a five-minute introduction into what makes her tick. 1. Why do you train/teach/instruct at Flex Studio? Flex provides a great environment with a strong and organized team, the staff are caring and

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