There are days when you just want a gentle, slow, recovery-style workout. Then there are the Xtend Barre and XB Pilates days.
All classes in these programs offer a challenge, based on where you are today with your fitness.
But some of the workouts seem harder than others, so we asked our community for some thoughts on the hardest XB workouts.
When you need motivation to dial it in, here’s what fellow XB enthusiasts recommend.
1. XB Pilates Cardio Fusion 2
In all XB Pilates classes, designer Andrea Rogers takes you to the limit, and this cardio fusion blend is no exception.
“Every morning I look forward to getting up and doing this. I love the feeling of the muscles worked! — Sharon W.
“I burn the most calories with Cardio Fusion 2 and it’s a full body workout. Cardio is also totally manageable and low impact. — Erika U.
“I did Cardio Fusion 2 last week, and it’s the most I’ve sweated in all of Andrea’s workouts so far!” — Mia S.
2. XB Pilates Cardio Fusion 3
Just when you think you’ve mastered cardio fusion, Andrea questions everything.
“Cardio Fusion 3 this morning! Shit !!! I honestly didn’t feel ready for this one, but I figured I’d feel better if I did and I was right! — Kristen C.
“I did NOT want to press play because I knew it would make me sweat…and LOL it did! I did it and I feel so much stronger for it!!!” — Nathalie S.
3.XB CORE
Just like XB Pilates, all Xtend Barre sessions are designed to help you achieve a sculpted and graceful body. A lot of it activates your heart.
“Good grief. One of the many times I don’t have a mirror. I can only imagine what I looked like! — Tony S.
“So hard! And I move as slow as a snail, LOL! — Alyssa T.
“Core killed me in a good way!” Really focused on what Andrea said, to slow down and dig deep and tighten that corset. — Sasha S.
4. XB Ballet Sculpture 2
As a dancer, she started at 3 years old! — Andrea brings her love of ballet to this class. She makes it even harder with carving moves that kick it up a notch.
” It’s hard ! I always start out thinking they won’t be, and then it hits me. — Karin S.
“Ballet Sculpt 2 is hard AF!” — Chari R.
“Ballet Sculpt 2 is no joke, that’s for sure! Smash it today with everything you do!” — Anne R.
5. Xtend Signature
“The Xtend Signature workouts really push you!! I love them! They are thorough, and I feel so strong and successful after completing them. — Nathalie S.
“These push every part of your body!” — Chari R.
“These give you the most bang for your buck! Consistency and surpassing oneself give results!! — Cheryl C.
Keep in mind that what seems difficult for one person may not be for another. And what is difficult for you today may not be so in a month.
Browse one of our 30 day calendars for XB Pilates and Xtend Barre. Calendars help you track your progress, and you can mark the workouts you found the most difficult.