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 this 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!
This is our go-to green smoothie because it tastes like a creamy, frothy milkshake (no, really) and helps us get our daily greens, healthy fats, and fiber. 1 cup almond milk2 handfuls baby spinach¾ Granny Smith apple (cut into chunks)½ Avocado½ Banana1 tbsp ground flax seeds Combine in a blender and serve!
We finally found it: a healthy breakfast for when we need something delicious and fast.This fiber- and antioxidant-packed recipe will keep you energized until lunch, won’t weigh down your morning workout, and it’ll look pretty on your plate! Ingredients:Juice of ½ Lemon½ Avocado1 slice whole grain toast (we love Ezekiel’s Sprouted Grain bread!)1 EggSalt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste How to Make It: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Crack egg into pan; cook 2 minutes. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until your liking.Combine lemon juice and avocado in a bowl with a fork.Spread evenly over toast slice.Top
Life is inevitable, but stress is not. The way that we react to difficult situations becomes the moment where we can choose whether or not to allow stress to surface. To help you strengthen your resistance to stressful thoughts and feelings, we’ve developed a defense plan that works like a charm. Move it Whether you’re sweating it out or stretching it out, physical movement is a great way to channel whatever energy you’d normally put towards stress, into something productive and healthy. Release your tension and try some Power Yoga for a dynamic and positive sweat session or Chill Yoga to wind down and mentally disconnect. Stressed for time? HIIT 30 is a half hour of non-stop
Microcurrent technology has been around for centuries, but it's not until recently that it has made its way into the hands of lead estheticians as a way to not only reduce wrinkles and improve tone and texture, but to also educate facial muscles to lift saggy skin. Exhale's Lift Facial utilizes this technology and is the perfect choice to achieve an immediate youthful glow before a big event or as a series to whip your skin into the best shape of its life! In the last few years, more and more celebrities from Jennifer Lopez to Kim Kardashian have been seen using microcurrent machines or are known to get electric facial for their red carpet treatments. But
We’re hosting special Triple Sweat parties throughout our NYC locations all month long. This means three of your favorite class modalities in a special, all-in-one class – followed by a fun post-class celebration. Check out our upcoming Triple Sweat events below and be sure to reserve your spot for the healthiest party you don’t want to miss! Gramercy Tuesday, March 13 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm What: Cardio, HIIT, and Barre With: Gabby and Raphaelle Stick around after class to shop 30% off in our boutique! Sign up >> Flatiron When: Thursday, March 15 | 7:30pm What: HIIT, Barre, and Yoga With: Julie Bobek and Rachael Leitson Stick around after class for sips, snacks, and a sale in
When spring finally arrives, cooking with fresh herbs, light greens, and vivid green colors is like spring break for your palate. This blend of delicate peas, fresh mint, lemon vinaigrette and a little parmesan makes the perfect spring salad! Ingredients 1 pound fresh peas1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 lemon; zested and juiced3 cups lightly packed tender pea shoots or small watercress sprigsFreshly shaved (or grated) parmesan to taste1/3 cup fresh mint leavesFreshly ground black pepperSalt How to Make It Step 1 In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the peas until they are just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Let them dry on a paper
Same great classes. New great vibes. And we can’t WAIT for you to experience it! Exhale’s newly created Innovation Lab has been developing fresh new variations and movements for exhale’s Barre class. The result? Flowing, challenging additions that will engage your whole body and mind and leave you with an even greater sense of length and total body strength. Read on to find out more! Who’s involved? The Innovation Lab is led by Bergen Wheeler, exhale’s National Director of Mind Body Innovation and Talent. Every quarter, a team of teachers come together to innovate and evolve a class genre supported by a panel of movement experts (see innovation advisory board panelists below). What’s our
Always wanted to become a morning-workout person, but never knew where to start? These go-to tips from exhale experts, teachers, and team members might actually turn you into a morning person. Read on — then book your next morning class here! Holly Keskey, teacher at exhale Chicagohttps://www.instagram.com/p/BgRosttHULV/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=8&wp=723&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.exhalespa.wpengine.com&rp=%2Fblog%2F2018%2F04%2F20%2Fhow-actually-wake-early#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4384%2C%22ls%22%3A3644.6000003814697%2C%22le%22%3A3754.4000000953674%7D Set 5 alarms! Sounds insane but it keeps you from hitting the snooze and going right back to sleep. By alarm number 5, you’re annoyed by the noise and awake. Drink a full glass of cold water before your coffee. Make it a date. If you have a friend join and you flake at 6AM… there are repercussions for that! The longer you do it,
4 ways that going big on greens, grains and beans really impacts your overall wellbeing. Plant-power is taking center stage these days and rightly so! Here’s why: Reduced inflammation Inflammation at its core is a good thing. It is the body’s way of calling the cavalry (aka white blood cells) to come to the rescue, repairing tissue, fighting viruses and bacteria. However, when we eat foods like sugar and refined grains, that provoke an adverse reaction, we are keeping our white blood cells on amber alert which over time causes pain, fatigue and is the pre-cursor to chronic disease. A plant-based diet, heavy in whole grains and loaded with anti-oxidant properties
