Fitness & Wellness Blog

Part of maintaining your sense of total wellbeing lies in the way you maintain your happiness. Often times, the first step in boosting a mood comes directly from our mindset. Mindset has the power to shift the course of the entire day. A good mindset can mean a good day. A bad mindset can mean a bad day. Sounds simple, right? Well truthfully, maintaining that mindset can be hard. Life has a million and one things to throw at us each and every day, and it’s up to us to use the power of our mindset to fight off negativity and anxiety. To help keep that mindset in check, and

Featuring Expert Esthetician: Maria McCownExhale NoMad, NYC This is the time of year for fresh starts; hanging up a new calendar, setting up new fitness goals, and making an effort to expand your horizons by trying out new things (cooking class anyone)? One of our favorite ways to wipe the slate clean and jumpstart the new year is to establish a new skincare routine! When it comes to caring for your skin, it’s so important to constantly reestablish your routine amidst the constant change in weather, and the everchanging nature of our own individual skin-types. To get some expert information on the topic, we sat down with Maria McCown - lead

There is a magical ingredient on our skincare horizons that is making glowing strides in hydration, complexion, and anti-aging. Enter: Hyaluronic Acid. This versatile molecule exists naturally in our skin to hold water and maintain balanced moisture. Similar to collagen, our bodies stop producing the substance after a certain age, so it becomes increasingly important to supplement the loss of hyaluronic acid by incorporating it into our daily skincare routines. To better understand all of the different ways that this magical substance can increase the appearance and overall health of our skin, we sat down with Mar McCown, Esthetician at Exhale NoMad, to hear what she has to say about H.A.! What

Expert Content: Mila ShvartsmanExhale Upper East Side When it comes to technology, 2020 brings a whole new standard for innovations. To help give our lives that efficient boost we need, we often to turn to technology. We order an Uber instead of hailing a cab. We order our groceries online instead of standing in line at the supermarket. We even use an app to keep track of how much we’re eating, and how many steps we take! Bottom line, we all love an opportunity to enhance an experience that will give us a boost of efficiency. When it comes to your skin, you should never settle for anything less than

The change of seasons can be a very exciting time in the kitchen! Now is the time to experiment with in-season produce and get creative with flavors and textures. Soups, sautés and salads are all great dish-types to incorporate fall produce into and are often quick and easy to whip up. One of the best ways to bring out those classically delicious fall flavors is by roasting. When you roast fruits or veggies, you enhance its natural flavors while producing a hearty and satisfying texture. To help kick off the new season, we’re sharing one of our favorite roasted vegetable salads that is packed with fall flavors and healthy ingredients. For a

We are all far too familiar with the day-to-day struggle of deciding what to eat for lunch. Juggling the effort to eat clean with the need for convenience can be tricky, but luckily when it comes to anything wellbeing, the simpler the better. That’s why we’ve gathered three go-to lunch recipes that take very little prep time and leave you feeling nourished and healthy. Since variety is the spice of life, we’ve included a little bit of everything: a wrap, a salad, and a soup. Grilled Chicken and Hummus WrapIngredients1 1/2 lbs bonless skinless chicken breasts (or sub for rotisserie chicken)Olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper6 Tbsp Greek vinaigrette dressing3/4 cup hummus3 cups chopped romaine lettuce2 medium tomatoes, diced1 medium

As we start to see the light of spring nearing closer and closer, we are beginning to build a fresh wellbeing plan that will carry us through to the warmer months! In addition to getting a head start on our spring fitness and spa routines for spring, we are starting to think about how we can reset our eating habits in a way that will keep us strong and healthy from the inside out! In honor of National Nutrition Month, we are highlighting some select foods and how they play key roles in keeping our skin glowing and healthy, and our bodies strong and refreshed. Let’s break it down! For your skin… Brussels SproutsYour mom was

You may want to double up on this heart-warming sweet potato turkey chili. Combining lean protein-packed turkey, scrumptious sweet potatoes, and bursts of spices and flavors, this delicious chili will keep you warm, full and most importantly...healthy. It’s important to be conscious of what you’re putting into your body to ensure you’re getting all of the vitamins and nutrition you need to keep your immunity up. Superfoods, like sweet potatoes, are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that help to fight off illness. If you’re keeping up with your fitness at home with Exhale On Demand, it’s crucial to get that healthy serving of protein, so you can stay strong and energized.

In exhale Barre classes, our Core Conditioning Series follows a pattern: Flat Back, Round Back, and finally the Curl – which introduces a progressive challenge of increased spinal flexibility with each position. All three exercises address two fundamental needs: strengthening the core while building flexibility in the back. Joseph Pilates always preached that the “supple spine equals a youthful body,” and it’s true. The more spinal strength and flexibility you have, the more strength and flexibility you’ll see in every other area. The curl takes discipline because it’s a complex position. You have to prioritize pressing the lower back down on the mat while simultaneously curling up enough to keep the shoulder

When Katie first came to exhale with a 30-day unlimited class package, she was recovering from a life-altering car accident and brain surgery. Here’s her incredible story of building strength and mindfulness at exhale – one class at a time. First, please indulge me in some brief (kind of) background info. I was hit by a car while crossing the street in July 2016 which left me with a grade 3 concussion and a left hip injury from the impact. The injury restricted my physical activity. About six weeks later, in September, I underwent brain surgery to remove a colloid cyst. My neurosurgeon estimated it had about a 50% chance