Fitness & Wellness Blog

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

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

It happens too often: we leave exhale after a class or spa therapy feeling the good vibes, then come home to clutter and the good vibes vanish. Here are 5 easy ways to add wellbeing to your space and take those good vibes home with you: 1. Think: mood lighting. The easiest way to bring exhale’s spa vibes home with you? Set the mood by turning off those bright, overhead lights and adding a few lamps throughout your space. TIP: Replace bright-white lightbulbs with softer Edison bulbs and add a trendy and calming, warm color to your space. Bonus? The warmer light helps you sleep better – it works just like your iPhone’s night setting. 2.

From pineapple guac to dairy-free pineapple ice cream, enjoy these healthy, refreshing and easy-to-make pineapple recipes. Pineapple Guacamole 3 Avocados, ripe 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh leaves 1 Jalapeno 1 1/2 cups Pineapple, fresh 1/2 cup Red onion 1 tbsp Lime juice, fresh 1/2 tsp Sea salt, coarse 1/4 cup diced tomato Throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mash everything together with a fork to your desired level of chunky-ness. (We like ours pretty chunky!) Don’t be afraid to mash up the pineapple a bit too, so that the juices infuse the guac. Yum. Frozen Pineapple Margaritas 5 cups frozen pineapple chunks 3 cups ice 1 cup tequila ⅔ cup lime juice ½

As we mark the one-year anniversary of Exhale’s integration into the World of Hyatt Program, we are giving you a set-by-step breakdown of what being a part of this program means for our guests, and how becoming part of it effortlessly maximizes the value of your day-to-day wellbeing. The simplicity and seamlessness of the earning/redeeming process makes it not only easy to earn, but seriously satisfying. Earn points every time you take class, experience a spa therapy, or tune into Exhale On Demand. Not earning points yet? Let’s change that.   First thing is first, let’s connect! Connecting your Exhale account to your World of Hyatt account takes no more than

From healthy patriotic cocktails to fun wellbeing activities, we’ve planned the perfect, exhale-approved July 4th party (so you don’t have to.) SNACKS PATRIOTIC POPS - Fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries – use any combo of these red, white, and blue beauties!) - Fresh strawberries, sliced - 1 cup coconut water (Lemonade also works) - Vanilla Greek yogurt - Popsicle molds or small paper cups + sticks How to Make Them: 1. Combine coconut water and Greek yogurt 2. Mix in berries 3. Pour into popscicle molds 4. Freeze WATERMELON CAKE - 1 large seedless watermelon - 2 cans full fat coconut milk (left in fridge for 6 hours

In honor of #BikiniDay, here’s a special Bikini Day workout! But first, repeat after us: Every. Body. Is. A. Bikini. Body. Yep, your body is beautiful – in whatever swimwear you choose. Barre class is one of the best ways to feel long, lean, and strong in your bikini with moves that work for every body type to sculpt, improve posture, and tone. Here are our favorite moves for a bikini body: OVER THE SHOULDER There’s no better time to tone your upper back so you’re confident and have good posture in your bikini and strapless dress! These 3 exercises targeting your upper back are perfect for at home or on-the-go. You