Exhale: Core Fusion Thighs & Glutes

Together, husband-and-wife team Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp bring more than five decades of experience as fitness instructors to this 50-minute exercise program that focuses on sculpting the thighs and glutes. The couple's “Core Fusion” approach blends elements of dance, Pilates, athletics, tai chi, yoga, and the Lotte Berk Method in five 10-minute segments that include “Turned Out Thigh,” “Parallel Thigh,” “Standing Gluteal Toner,” “Kneeling Gluteal Toner,” and “Pretzel.” Using a sturdy chair (or hip-height counter), mat, and block (or rolled-up towel) as aids, the program features numerous variations of knee lifts, knee bends, twists, arm raises, leg presses, and other stretches, along with clear, encouraging narration and a high-energy soundtrack to create a low-impact workout with specific goals. DVD extras include a bonus leg-lift thigh-strengthener segment and instructor bios. Recommended. Aud: P. (J. Williams-Wood)