Category: Barre
ALL ABOUT EXHALE’S INNOVATION LAB
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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 … Read More
Categories: Barre
THE JANUARY 2018 EXHALE CALENDAR
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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 … Read More
BARRE MOVE BREAKDOWN: PUSH-UPS
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Push-ups will help strengthen and tone the entire upper body, and also works your stabilizing muscles in your core. It is best to think of this exercise as a moving plank. HOW TO DO IT: Place your hands (with your fingers spread open and facing mostly forward) off the mat a bit wider than your … Read More
BARRE MOVE BREAKDOWN: V THIGH
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It’s simple. It’s classic. And it’s incredibly effective: it’s the Turned Out V Thigh! This go-to barre exercise strengthens and elongates the quadriceps group, developing long, lean thighs and calves. It helps to stabilize the knee joint, increases muscle density (read: not bulk) for optimal caloric usage, and will shed inches. If you’re going to … Read More
THE SWEET SPOT: HOW (AND WHY) YOU SHOULD BALANCE YOUR TRAINING WITH BARRE AND YOGA
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It’s true: adding variety to your workout routine improves your overall fitness. Switching up your training prevents injuries, and provides your body with “muscle confusion,” which keeps you from hitting a plateau by forcing your muscles to constantly adapt. But changing your workouts at random may not actually be the smartest way to achieve your best … Read More
REASONS WHY MEN SHOULD TAKE BARRE CLASS
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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 … Read More
I tried Barre+Yoga
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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 … Read More
What is Barre?
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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 … Read More
What’s your workout mentality?
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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 … Read More
