FREE YOUR SKIN
By exhale esthetician and skincare extraordinaire, Quyen Ly
They’re everywhere, and you’ve probably heard of them: pollutants and their resulting “free radicals” in the air around us. They come from light, pollution, cigarette smoke, and more — and they can damage your skin. Here’s what you need to know, and how your skincare routine can fight the damage.
FIX YOUR SLEEP POST-DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
When we turn the clocks back each fall, many of us are glad for that “extra hour” of sleep. But believe it or not, the time change can make you more tired — or leave you feeling out-of-whack. In fact, a 2013 Sleep Medicine Reviews study proved that falling back actually makes you more likely to lose sleep as your body adjusts to the new schedule.
OUR MUST-READS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELS
of must-reads for holiday travels.
THE LIGHT VACATION READ The Place We Met by Isabelle Broom It’s fun, light, and the picturesque Italian setting (and drool-worthy food descriptions) make it our pick for a light vacation read. It begins at New Year’s and features two relatable heroines on a travel
DO THESE SUPER-EFFECTIVE NO-EQUIPMENT HIIT MOVES FOR THE PERFECT AT HOME WORKOUT
eep up your fitness routine during your holiday travels with this no-equipment HIIT workout from Exhale’s Director of Mind Body Innovation and Talent, and ultimate HIIT class creator, Bergen Wheeler.
10 WELLBEING TIPS
By exhale co-founder, Fred DeVito 1. Maximize calorie burn and weight control Look for workouts like exhale Barre that raise your metabolic rate and stoke up your calorie burn around the clock. A one-hour run will burn a lot of calories during that hour, but you need to consider what you are burning the other 23 hours of the day. 2. Balance Your Workouts The muscular system, unlike all of the other systems of the body, does not automatically find balance – but you can balance your body with a mix of strength, cardio, and flexibility. In exhale classes, we balance your muscles with equal amounts of strength, cardio, and flexibility so you can get your best results
LISTEN: OUR 2018 HOLIDAY PLAYLIST
Whether you’re wrapping presents, grabbing for your ugly sweater, or baking cookies, this curated holiday playlist is the perfect mix to make your spirits
YOUR JANUARY PLAN
It’s here: our January calendar! It’s a new year but some things stay the same, like our commitment to making wellbeing a part of our day-to-day routine.
From self-care tips to planning your workout, here’s what we have planned for next month. No matter how much (or how little!) time you have, there are plenty of ways to get that done-and-done feeling and make time for wellbeing – every day. Find out what Exhale’s experts are up to this month!
CALL IT FALLING IN LOVE
I’m the first to admit that, in many ways, I was in pretty bad shape.
And I mean more than the 35 pounds I’d gained.
Despite the assurances of my A-list book agent, my latest book proposal hadn’t sold (I’d had 8 previously published), and a relationship with a business partner went deeply south.
More than that, over 18 months I waded through a sea of loss and death, all involving those closest to me in one way or another:
-My next door neighbor (who had become an unexpected mother-figure) -My best friend from Yale’s partner (I got the call in the middle of the night -My post-college best friend’s soulmate -My best friend of the last few years’ fiancée (I was there when they met and -I ended up co-planning the funeral) and finally … -My own father, all passed away.
Q+A WITH ANNBETH ESCHBACH, INSPIRED BY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we are passing the mic over to Exhale’s powerhouse CEO/founder. Annbeth Eschbach is an industry pioneer, a bona fide leader and an inspiring example of where hard work and passion can take you.How do you feel Exhale inspires women? I hope Exhale inspires guests to make wellbeing a central part of everyday life. Who inspires you? I am inspired every day by the leaders, teachers, technicians, and associates at Exhale. We get to hear an “enlightened friend” anecdote every month on our monthly leadership call. The stories of associates that have gone above and beyond to inspire our guests and one another — are one of the most rewarding moments in my work life.
5 REASONS TO GET YOUR BUTT TO BED AND 5 WAYS TO DO IT
veryone wants to feel refreshed and fab on a daily basis. A good night sleep (at least 8 hours) recharges and refuels you so you wake up with a strong body, sharp mind and slay-the-day attitude. Read below for 5 benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, and our 5 tips to help you get there!
