About the Author

FRED DEVITO studied at The College of New Jersey where he received a B.S. in Physical Education and Health. In 2000, a Lotte Berk student, Annbeth Eschbach, approached Fred and his wife with an idea to merge fitness classes with holistic spa therapies and energetic healing programs. In 2002 Fred and Elisabeth opened the award-winning Core Fusion program and its suite of classes including Core Fusion Barre, Core Fusion Yoga, Core Fusion Sport, Core Fusion Cardio and Core Fusion Boot Camp (exhale's proprietary fitness classes), which are offered in 20 exhale locations in the U.S. and Turks and Caicos. As a lead trainer and fitness expert in barre, Fred regularly appears as a fitness expert on national TV including The Today Show, ABC News, Fox News, CBS Morning Show, Entertainment Tonight, and Dr. Oz. They have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Fitness Magazine, New York Magazine, Glamour, Prevention, USA Today, and Shape Magazine. ELISABETH HALFPAPP, received her degree in Dance Education from the Hartford Ballet. In 2000, a Lotte Berk student, Annbeth Eschbach, approached Lis and her husband with an idea to merge fitness classes with holistic spa therapies and energetic healing programs. In 2002 Fred and Elisabeth opened the award-winning Core Fusion program and its suite of classes including Core Fusion Barre, Core Fusion Yoga, Core Fusion Sport, Core Fusion Cardio and Core Fusion Boot Camp are Exhale's proprietary fitness classes, offered in 20 exhale locations in the U.S. and Turks and Caicos. As a lead trainer and fitness expert in barre, Fred regularly appears as a fitness expert on national TV including The Today Show, ABC News, Fox News, CBS Morning Show, Entertainment Tonight, and Dr. Oz. They have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Fitness Magazine, New York Magazine, Glamour, Prevention, USA Today, and Shape Magazine. They share Core Fusion and yoga teachings with many charitable organizations regularly, including Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation and the American Red Cross.

Reviews

"Fred and Lis are not only two of the nicest people on the planet but also some of the most creative. I admire their commitment to health and fitness and it is something everyone should strive for. Their classes have kept me in great shape for many years. This is an amazing read for any barre lover! I could not be happier for their success." - Tara Lipinski, Olympic gold medalist in figure skating

"I gladly recommend Core Fusion to my patients, family, and friends, as it embraces all the important aspects of cardiovascular fitness: muscle conditioning, aerobics, weight bearing to improve bone density, balance exercises, and stretching to enhance flexibility. Personally, when I finish a workout, I feel energetic yet calm, and I have no doubt that it has improved my posture. I also love that it is safe for all ages as there is no jarring of the joints." - Erica Jones, M.D., Director of HeartHealth, Cardiovascular Prevention Program of the Dalio Institute of Cardiovascular imaging at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center"I believe that knowledge is power and patient education is a crucial part of my protocols and treatment plans. Core Fusion founders Fred and Lis have gifted us with a book on the fundamentals of their method. I recommend that anyone who participates in Core Fusion or barre class in general, veteran or newbie, educate and familiarize him or herself with the technique to achieve healthy, safe, noticeable results. This book is a must-read!"- Christine Zic, M.S.P.T., physical therapist"I'e been doing Fred and Elisabeth's exercises for thirty years. No excuses -- you just need your body and a wall (you don't even need a barre) -- so you can do them anywhere. The variations keep you from getting bored and keep your body guessing, so you don't get injured." - Vicki B. Goldhill, M.D.

"Thank you so much Fred DeVito, Elisabeth Halfpapp and Exhale Spa for Barre Fitness. Love the empowering core thesis of your philosophy that 'if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you'--barre none, the smartest words to live by." - Mariska Hargitay, star of Law Order