Last week, Fred DeVito, co-founder of Core Fusion at exhale spa, tweeted this:
BREATHE – FEEL – MOVE – THRIVE – SHIFT YOUR ENERGY. MAKE TRANSFORMATION YOUR REALITY . . . every time you take a class. This is what separates us from the pack . . . we create Mind Body experiences. It’s not just a class, it’s a lifestyle. Core Fusion is therapy.
He is so right.
Last Thursday I was feeling really down. I’ve been having trouble sleeping and called my doctor in tears after the medications she prescribed weren’t working. I felt so upset and even though I was really tired, I decided to sneak out of the office for a lunchtime Core Fusion class. I know how great I feel after class and thought it could make me feel better.
Turns out I didn’t even need to wait until the end of class for savasana to feel great. I felt better within the first five minutes of class. By the time we got to the thighs section (the most painful section!) I was pushing myself so hard, staying so low in our waterski position, pulsing and working and not letting myself stand up and straighten my legs — and the woman next to me turned to me after we were done with this part and said, “You were so inspiring!“
I couldn’t believe that someone thought I was inspiring, when everyone else there always inspires me. That is part of the magic of taking classes at exhale. I know I sound like a broken record and I know saying I sound like a broken record makes me sound like a broken record because I have said that before (still following?), but I love Core Fusion and here’s why:
- It is fun
- The time flies by and is never boring
- The music is awesome — where do you think I learn many of my running songs??!
- I like being strong/having muscles/being toned/being able to life heavy things
- I wore a bikini last weekend without feeling any negative thoughts about myself for the first time in five years
- When you only have an hour to exercise, it is an extremely effective, all encompassing hour
- You see results quickly (other people notice, too — I heart validation)
- You notice improvements during class quickly — ability to hold planks, do pushups, etc
- Even though it is expensive, one hour costs a lot less than a personal trainer would — and I equate this class to being the same as a personal training session, NOT a group fitness class
- It made me a much faster runner — my running time improved by an entire minute/mile with no speedwork and not much running practice
- I always feel accomplished, strong, amazing, relaxed and at peace after
- As Fred tweeted, Core Fusion is more than a physical result of higher butt, flatter abs and long lean thighs . . . it shifts your energy and reduces your stress
- It just works
Now that I have been taking Core Fusion, Core Fusion Yoga and Core Fusion Cardio consistently for six months, I can’t even begin to get into what this has done for my body and my mind. I don’t even think twice when it comes to making sure I get my classes in for the week — I automatically include it into my day the way I include lunch, or sleep. And I want to offer my readers the chance to try this class out for free.
The details:
What?!: FREE Core Fusion – Open level class
Date: Thursday, August 12
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Exhale Spa, 980 Madison Avenue at 77th street
Class Description:
Fusing the disciplines of core conditioning, Pilates, the Lotte Berk Method, interval cardio training, and yoga, this highly-acclaimed and publicized mind body experience incorporates 50 years of collective teacher expertise from co-founders Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp. Allowing you to work from the inside out, this transformational class consistently delivers results, including washboard abs, a tighter and higher backside, long, lean muscles, and an athletic, toned body.
Class size is limited, so please leave a comment on this post or email me or tweet me to RSVP. This class is first come, first served. Once I have the final list, I will send an email out to everyone to confirm. I will put together a wait list in case anyone lets me know that they can’t make it. So let me know, the sooner the better.
The teacher we will be having is one of the best. Â I am so excited to share Core Fusion with you. If this goes well maybe we can do it again with Core Fusion Cardio or Core Fusion Yoga. Hope you can make it!
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Victoria
July 27, 2010 at 10:21 am (14 years ago)I would love love love to go!!!
Deb
July 31, 2010 at 11:20 pm (14 years ago)I am overweight, is this class for me? Or should I lose some weight before starting it? If you think it’s fine for me, I would like to participate. Thanks.
PS. Enjoy the blog
Nichole
July 27, 2010 at 10:21 am (14 years ago)Please tell me that are in the south. Your reasoning is terrific. Others need to see this as well for inspiration.
Angela
July 27, 2010 at 10:33 am (14 years ago)I’ve never been to this studio so I would love to go (but only if you have space).
I think its great that you took a work break to take class, taking a little time for yourself always makes you feel so much better. And you should know you inspire people more than just in class – your posts about Core Fusion are why I started (and got hooked!). 🙂
melissa
July 27, 2010 at 10:43 am (14 years ago)yay yay yay! I am in!
Missy Maintains
July 27, 2010 at 11:29 am (14 years ago)I’m in of course!!
Alison
July 27, 2010 at 12:00 pm (14 years ago)I would like to take this class!
jess sabin korner
July 27, 2010 at 2:04 pm (14 years ago)hey dori!
i read your blog from time to time and really like it. i actually made your sherbert pie once. my husband (weird to type that!) has crohn’s disease, so i have found your older posts helpful when he was going through some stomach issues. i’m glad you are feeling (and looking!) so great!
so here’s my deal. i don’t exercise. EVER. i know it’s bad. i walk all over brooklyn, but i don’t belong to a gym and i don’t work out. i’m interested in trying core fusion but i’m really afraid i will be the biggest wimp in the class and just fall over after 5 minutes. i’m uber-out of shape but i am actually pretty flexible. do you think i could handle it? i’d love your advice because i’d love to try a class (i think) but i’m afraid.
love,
your random reader, jess
Theodora @ Losing Weight in the City
July 27, 2010 at 4:20 pm (14 years ago)Ooh! I’d love to try it.
Rachel Wilkerson
July 27, 2010 at 10:42 pm (14 years ago)All these reasons for loving Core Fusion are SO TRUE! I hadn’t even realized some of them till you wrote it all out. I mean, I haven’t even gotten to take a class at the studio, but seriously, it’s totally changed how I work out, and the thing Fred Tweeted is SO TRUE! I do it to relax but also challenge myself…it’s just amazing. I did a full hour tonight and it was TOUGH but I was looking forward to it all day. I’m still in awe of what it’s done for my body!
Hope you had an awesome free class tonight! Wish I could have been there!
Dori
July 27, 2010 at 11:45 pm (14 years ago)I need you to come take a class with me!!
Ashley
July 27, 2010 at 10:52 pm (14 years ago)I’d love to join for the class. If needed, I can be a paying member too as I still have some classes left that i’ve purchased. Let me know if there is still room! It’s awesome that they are finally offering a trial class for your readers!
Dori
July 27, 2010 at 11:39 pm (14 years ago)They aren’t “finally offering a trial class,” it was an idea I went to them with and they liked it.
Nicole @ Making Good Choices
July 28, 2010 at 8:48 am (14 years ago)I am so excited for this! I am going to my first class today and can’t wait. Can’t wait to meet you too!
Linda
July 28, 2010 at 9:11 am (14 years ago)Hi Dori! Do you still have room in the class? If so, please sign me up. I haven’t been to Core Fusion in a while and I’d love to go again! This is such a great idea.
Robyn @ Wannabe Writer Runner
July 28, 2010 at 11:36 am (14 years ago)Yay I would LOVE to try this.
Joe
July 29, 2010 at 9:15 pm (14 years ago)Never heard of it – Sounds pretty interesting. And your running songs sure make me feel old, I havn’t heard of 1/2 those folks.
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