Fitness & Wellness Blog

By: Fred DeVito, exhale co-founder and the ultimate fitness aficionado As a young barre teacher, back in the 80’s and 90’s, most students came to my class 4-5 times a week like clockwork. They loved the technique — because it challenged them constantly and it gave them fast and noticeable results. Back then, it was fashionable to be consistent with one method that worked. Nowadays, that kind of consistency is out — and variety is in. The belief is that the more you mix up your workouts, the more you challenge your body. Taking a different type of class every week is the M.O. for the modern aged workout junkies

By Fred DeVito Core Fusion co-founder and ultimate barre aficionado, Fred DeVito, breaks down the history of barre, how it works to change your body, and what to look for in a high-quality barre class. First things first: what is a barre?The Barre, a word taken from the world of ballet, is a fixed pole, firmly attached to a wall so that a person can pull, push, hold or lean on to gain support when performing exercises that are primarily using one’s body weight as resistance. These movements stem from the original ballet barre warmup that dancers use to prepare and train themselves for their actual dance combinations in a

By: Emily McNeely, exhale enthusiast, copywriter, dancer and (newly committed) Barre + Yoga devotee It’s why I fell in love with exhale in the first place: balance. Whether it’s the balance of spa and fitness, of energy and mindfulness, of strength and flexibility — or the challenging balance in chair position on the mat, heels up, arms stretched wide, finding your center. That’s why I fell in love with exhale’s new class, Barre + Yoga. The latest brainchild of exhale’s co-founder, former ballet dancer, and barre legend Elisabeth Halfpapp, Barre + Yoga blends two classes into one powerful, balanced hour. For the first half of class, you’re in Core Fusion

By: Fred DeVito, Core Fusion co-founder + the world’s first male barre teacher Most men are programmed from sports training in high school and college to think that lifting weights and doing cardio is how you stay in shape. But after high school and college, most of us realize that only doing exercises you’re used to can limit your fitness potential – and as the first male barre teacher in the industry, I learned this the hard way. The first time I ever took a barre class, I thought it would be easy. After all, I was a 23-year old athlete with a professional background in sports conditioning and training.

For some, having fitness plan in place is a necessary step in actually booking your workouts. But commitment can be scary. That’s why we’re breaking down our newest fitness plan so you can determine if it’s the right pack for you!What is a Flex Pack? A flex pack is a discounted series of 4 or 6 classes that auto-renews monthly so you don’t have think about stocking up when your classes run out.   Is a flex pack right for me? If you’re all about the hustle and bustle and you don’t always know what the following month’s schedule holds, then a Flex Pack is for you. You have the choice between taking class

You are your own best motivator. This means that you are the only one that can truly keep yourself driven, inspired, and on track! No matter what your goal is, you have the power to guide yourself along your journey towards total wellbeing, as long as you keep yourself motivated.  Here are some effective and fun ways to do that.     Set a goal Set a course for yourself and establish what it is you want to accomplish. Having a goal in mind will keep you focused on whatever it is you are aiming for.   Keep an extra set of workout clothes at work or in your car Always give yourself the

Father’s Day is right around the corner, and the highly varied interests of fathers, husbands, brothers and friends can seem like a vast unknown when it comes to looking for a gift. Rather than the go-to patterned tie to add to his hefty collection, we’ve curated a collection of gifts that will really leave an impression!                            For the active (and stylish) Dad.New Workout Clothes For the Dad who needs some he-time.Exhale Gift card For the Dad who cleans up nice.Cufflinks/Tie clip For the Dad who drinks coffee (every Dad ever).Ember Mug  For the Dad who likes to

Working together as a family to take on healthier habits is a great way to set everyone on the right track towards an active and lively lifestyle! Not only is it fun and easy to take on healthy habits as a team, but it creates a sense of purposeful teamwork that brings everyone together. Here are some ways you can be that driving force for your squad!   Set a good example Lead by example and make it all about the positivity! Whether you’re speaking about your body, food or health in general, make a conscious effort to keep the comments constructive and positive. No negativity necessary!     Limit screen time We all

By: Angela Marinescu, @thequeenofbrows An expertly shaped brow is one of the easiest ways to give your look instant pick-me-up — whether you’re correcting asymmetry or getting an immediate face-lift. One of our NYC brow experts, Angela, walks us us through her fave do’s and don’ts. Don’t trail your tail. “One of the biggest mistakes that I see that other estheticians are doing when they shape brows: they’re not looking at the person's facial features and leaving the brow tail too long. That will get you downward pointed brows and will make your face look sad and droopy.” Do stay true to you. “My philosophy in doing brows is that there is no

As we all know, the eyes reveal it all – the good, the bad and the tired. As the seasonal transition begins, it is important to take proper care of yourself as a whole and extra good care of your most prized assets. We’ve asked our expert estheticians/ lash and brow specialists how to take proper care of our eyes and how to give them an extra pop this season!   According to Mar McCown, Exhale’s Skin + Brow Specialist… EmerginC Eyelight Cream is a great product to use for Fall since the summer sun can damage the skin (especially under the eye because the skin is thinner). Ideal for all skin types and