CORE FUSION® ON DVD
Exhale joined forces with Acacia to create the first ever line of Core Fusion® DVDs. Featuring Elisabeth Halfpapp and Fred DeVito, co-creators of our proprietary mind body class, the first four award-winning DVDs are segmented into five focused workouts of just 10 minutes each providing you the opportunity to continue exhale's transformational mind body class experience at home.
OUR DVDs
BODY SCULPT
This is the classic introduction to Core Fusion®. The classic positions are broken down with detailed instructions and variety in levels so it is great for both basic and more advanced students. The upper body work is the arm series from class using hand weights. The thigh work is classic V position, parallel and second position, and stretches. The glute work is fold over the bar. The abdominal work has feet on the wall while in the curl and the classic curl position. The stretches follow the class format.
PILATES PLUS
More classic Core Fusion® positions, but different than Body Sculpt as the focus here is more core work, and less leg work. Upper body has both forearm and straight arm planks and both front and reverse pushups. The thigh work is the hinge position, which is a core thigh exercise, very intense! The glute work is Table Top. Also included is the flat back and round back variations from class. The abdominal work is the curl position with different variations than the Body Sculpt DVD. All exercises offer levels from basic to more advanced.
THIGHS + GLUTES
In this DVD, the focus is on…you guessed it, thighs and glutes! Featuring the classic V position as in Body Sculpt, but expanded upon the on the concept by adding a C curve single leg set as well as a water ski variation on the theme. You will find the classic parallel position as in Body Sculpt, but also variation by adding a block between the thighs for more inner thigh focus. Included is an intense version of knee dancing which is a real thigh burner and incase that isn’t enough, the bonus track has a single leg thigh set which is great for anyone with knee issues or just for a good challenge combining balance and strength. For gluteal work, experience the classic bar standing seat toner, then kneeling seat toner, as well as the ever-popular pretzel position. All exercises are accompanied by their appropriate stretches and offer levels from basic to more advanced.
PURE ARMS + ABS
The focus here is as stated - for arms we use weights and offer different Core Fusion arm variations than in Body Sculpt. Also introduced is the resistance band (which comes with the DVD). These arm exercises are found in exhale’s Core Fusion Sport class. The resistance band is incorporated in very creative abdominal positions including Pilates roll downs and classic curl. The curl variations are totally different from Pilates Plus and a lot of leg combinations are used to increase the challenge. All exercises have levels from basic to more advanced.
ASK THE CREATORS
Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp respond to questions we’ve received about Exhale: Core Fusion Pilates Plus and Body Sculpt.
Q: How is Core Fusion® different from Pilates and yoga?
A: Core Fusion®, with components of both Pilates and yoga, has an identity all its own. The CF positions are a blend of Lotte Berk positions, Pilates concepts, and yoga breathing and stretching. The combination produces a higher level of challenge and intensity—plus safe and fast results.
Q: What are the Lotte Berk Method elements? What is your background with this method?
A: Elements from the Lotte Berk Method are incorporated in each 10-minute session. For example, you will use a chair as a barre for thigh/gluteal sessions. The barre work is inspired by Lotte’s dance background. We managed the Lotte Berk Method exercise studio for 22 years, teaching about 30 classes per week, training other teachers, and helping to develop and enhance the method.
Q: How many times a week should I do this DVD to see results? And should I mix it with cardio?
A: This program will give you fastest results the more you do it and the harder you work at reaching more advanced levels in the positioning. Try to do it a minimum of three times per week. If you are able to add two days a week of cardio to this routine, you’ll burn even more calories and see visible lean muscle mass within four weeks.
Q: I have a tendency to bulk my muscles when I engage in sculpting programs. Will Core Fusion Body Sculpt bulk my muscles?
A: You will develop long, lean, defined muscles because of the balance of strength and immediate stretching of the muscle group you are working.
Q: Will the Core Fusion Pilates Plus DVD help me lose weight?
A: Yes. You will gain muscle density doing the workouts. Increasing muscle density is like giving the engines of your body a tune-up, resulting in a greater resting metabolic rate and total caloric burn around the clock. Reducing caloric intake while increasing caloric expenditure usually results in a safe decrease in body weight.
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