Autor/-in: Andrea Leigh Rogers

Andrea Leigh Rogers. is a wellness entrepreneur, celebrity trainer, and creator of groundbreaking fitness sensation Xtend, a creative combination of traditional Pilates methods, ballet, and cardio. Featured in Vogue. , Harper’s Bazaar. , and Elle. , with live appearances on NBC, ABC, and CNN networks, she is a popular thought leader in health and movement communities and a youth skincare advocate, and her online workouts have been viewed millions of times. Her lifelong love of movement started with a dedicated dance practice leading to a career as a professional choreographer and dancer (most notably as principal dancer for Walt Disney World), before mastering Pilates as a comprehensive classical trainer. Andrea soon created her own innovative fusion of core, dance, and Pilates fundamentals and, encouraged by her clients’ response, in 2008 she launched Xtend with locations worldwide. A super trainer on US fitness streaming platform BODi since 2022, Andrea is also a motivational coach and cofounder of tween skincare brand Lennie, as well as a mentor for Lennie Leaders, a business training program created to empower young individuals. She lives in Dallas, TX, with her two daughters and dog, Chedi.