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Barre Fitness: Barre Exercises You Can Do Anywhere for Flexibility, Core Strength, and a Lean Body Flexibound – Illustrated, November 15, 2015

by Fred DeVito (Author), Elisabeth Halfpapp (Author)

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Step up to the barre and strengthen your core with 100 at-home barre exercises!

Infused with elements of ballet, barre classes were introduced by Lotte Berk in the 1970s as a new way to combine dance with traditional exercise. Just about any barre class will involve a lot of reps of small, pulsing movements (lifting and lowering limbs a mere inch or two) at the barre, with a heavy focus on the legs, glutes, and core and emphasis on form and alignment.

Barre Fitness provides 100 at-home barre exercises from the fundamentals to more complex moves with a focus on building strength and improving technique--no barre required! Trained at the ground floor of the prestigious Lotte Berk Method NYC (where barre fitness originated), Fred Devito and Elisabeth Halfpapp bring first-generation teaching and training experience and the acclaim of the Core Fusion(R) brand to this guide to at-home exercise, geared toward your fitness goals.

This book breaks down the set ups, progressions, and sequences for all of the classic barre exercises to empower you to perform them at home with clear photographs and easy-to-follow descriptions and program routines. Each exercise explains the benefits and how they can be combined for different results. Learn how to integrate these barre exercises into your daily workout routine, while mindfully incorporating healthy eating and stress reduction habits, for living a healthier lifestyle regardless of your age or fitness level.

Whether you want to tone and shape your muscles (without gaining muscle mass), build your core strength, lose weight, increase flexibility, combat aging, rehab from injury, or supplement your current fitness routine (or any combination of these), Barre Fitness offers the solutions you're looking for.

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"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

"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

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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fair Winds Press; Illustrated edition (November 15, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Flexibound ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592336914
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1592336913
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.05 x 0.7 x 9.95 inches

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Fred DeVito
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Fred DeVito
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MOVEMENT CLASSES AND TRAINING FOR EXHALE
Fred's passion for athletics and music began at the early age of 7 years old. Coming from a family of fine musicians and athletes he had an influence in his life that helped to shape his destiny. A versatile athlete in high school and college, Fred studied Health, Physical Education, Movement Science and Sport's Medicine receiving a B.S. in Education and has been a teacher of movement for close to 40 years.
Fred is a member of the founding exhale team and co-creator of the company's highly publicized Core Fusion® program with the main focus on Barre classes. With exhale he is responsible for recruiting and training the teachers for the proprietary Core Fusion® Barre program for 27 and growing, exhale properties across the country. He manages and supervises the Core Fusion Barre teacher training curriculum as well as exhale's newly launched public Barre Teacher Training program with a focus on training a higher quality Barre teacher for the industry. Working in tandem with his wife and Core Fusion co-creator Elisabeth Halfpapp, Fred has choreographed and developed 11 award-winning Core Fusion DVDs as well as the Barre Fitness book to be released in November 2015.
Fred is a nationally acclaimed star teacher. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education and Health as well as an ACE Personal Trainer Certification, and brings 32 years of teaching experience to every class that he leads – first, through 22 years at the original Lotte Berk studio in New York, and then over nearly a decade at exhale and Core Fusion ® Barre. Fred is also a renowned presenter. He has been featured in numerous national health and fitness publications and has made television appearances on several dozen national venues.
Fred takes a special interest in reading, writing, organic gardening, watching auto racing, the Green Bay Packers, playing his upright bass, swimming and taking fitness classes with his wife, Elisabeth.
Fred is an aspiring public speaker on topics related to motivation and inspiration prefaced by his popular quote, “If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you.”
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Elisabeth Halfpapp
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As exhale's EVP of Mind Body Programming, Elisabeth oversees exhale’s mind body programs, managing classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats while teaching a robust class schedule and leading offsite escapes. As a member of exhale’s founding team, she leveraged 20+ years of teaching to co-create the company’s highly publicized Core Fusion program which includes the most popular Core Fusion Barre class. She regularly appears as a fitness expert on national TV including The Today Show, ABC News, CBS Morning Show, Entertainment Tonight and Dr. Oz. Along with her husband, Fred, Elisabeth has created, choreographed, and starred in 11 Core Fusion DVDs and have contributed to many online classes on Yogavibes.com.
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Julie Sabella

The Holy Bible of Barre Education

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2015

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Consider this book the Holy Bible of barre education.
This is an incredible tool for those who are looking for just a little more instruction in perfecting their form and positions. Fred and Elisabeth have taken their barre positions and broken it down step by step for anyone to understand. They make it easy to learn how to do the exercises PROPERLY.
I'm an extremely visual person and this book has helped me take my barre education to the next level. I highly recommended this book not just for teachers seeking a little more education, but students who want to learn how to get the most out of their workouts.
I carry this book everywhere and am so grateful to finally have something to reference that helps me learn in the way that I understand things most.

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Sheila M.

A Must Have if You Want to Get Into Shape

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2015

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Barre has changed my life. I lost 28 lbs and 3 sizes in clothes from a 10 or 12 to a size 6 by attending Exhale Barre classes for 6 days a week and watching my carb count. I found this book a great representation of the Barre Method. The pictures and instructions are fabulous and give you great insights into what you should do to tune your positions, posture, and actions. Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp are both amazing instructors and have a special way of teaching that comes across in this book. I highly recommend buying this.

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Katie Alexander

Does not have workout routines in it just how to do each move.

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020

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Not exactly what I thought would be. Does have all the how to of each movements. Thought it would have example workout routines of them put together in combinations.... it did not. I was disappointed.

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Jennifer

Best Barre Fitness book to date

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015

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Excellent resource for anyone with an interest in barre fitness. Lis and Fred are the foremost barre experts and the two most generous people with their time and talent. I have been fortunate to take their barre teacher training in NY and love this book to reinforce exercises and tips. I would highly recommend for all experience levels.

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Leonora D'Angelo-Blitz

This is a MUST-HAVE

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015

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As a student of this method for over 20 years, I am so excited to finally be able to share this book with friends. Fred & Lis are master teachers and present all the exercises we love in a clear and concise manner. If you have never taken a barre class or are a seasoned devotee like myself, this book is a must. I especially like the "watch out for" section as form is so key to the work. If you are looking to start 2016 (or sooner) with challenging exercises that can be done anywhere and are results-oriented, then this book will not disappoint!!

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Great basics for barre fundamentals

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019

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Not as much information on barre work as I had hoped. But the information there is is excellent and detailed. A great resource for building your own routine.

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Egemen

Nothing new or interesting. Total Rehash.

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2015

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I was so excited when I saw this book coming out and pre-ordered it. I have some of their DVDs and even if I do not usually do them, I used them to learn the technique (esp. Barre Basics). I am a barre enthusiast and have been taking Pure Barre classes for a year. I thought that this book would break down the exercises in a very detailed manner and would give some tricks and details how to advance in the moves. It is basically the transcript of Barre Basics DVD. There is nothing new or no other useful information except that if you shrug your shoulders, drop them down. Seriously :) I did want to obtain some insights about flat/round back, but the sections were so superficial, just showing Lis in great form with repetitive instructions. I am so frustrated with this book. If you want to learn from them, order their Barre Basics DVD and skip the book. It is a total waste of money, esp. for someone who is not new to the barre.

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susan clare

At first I thought it was Mickey Mouse, But then doing the exercises saw it's not so at all.

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018

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I teach Pilates and recently had a private student who is a former ballerina. My contact with her inspired me to buy this book . Its content blends beautifully with the Pilates as it adds a slightly different twist to the exercises. Totally, it has become so obvious how ballet and Pilates intersect. I LOVE it!

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Melia

Book in bad condition

Reviewed in India on April 5, 2021

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The media could not be loaded.

Book is good but it has been delivered in a very bad condition. Pages are bent, front and back page as well including full scratched. That couldn’t have happened while delivery handling.

Donna

Great find!

Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2020

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So glad to have found this book on Barre Fitness Exercises. Excellent!

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Reviewed in Italy on January 4, 2021

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Ottimo! Molto utile per gli esperti del settore.

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Clementine

Very easy to use and understand

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2020

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Simple book with clear instructions and pictures. Let’s you know the primary muscles that are being moved and the stabilising muscles. Also has a little box which tells you positional errors to watch out for an how to correct those. Gives basic and advanced variations. There is enough in this book to enable you to design a balanced workout.

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jeni moore

Perfect, a class in a book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2019

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Nicely laid out, informative book, will lots of variations to enable various fitness levels and injuries to be taken into account

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