Fusion workouts aren’t just a fad. Case in point: Exhale Spa's super-popular Core Fusion class, which originated back in 2002. Workouts like this one stick around for a reason—they serve up serious results. "By blending the best of yoga, barre, and Pilates, we help our clients tone from head to toe and breathe easier thanks to better posture," says Elisabeth Halfpapp, vice president of fitness programming and co-creator of Core Fusion.

If you need proof, try it for yourself. Elisabeth created this barre workout, consisting of six super-simple moves that will work and stretch your entire body from head to toe—no weights required. Add two sets of this routine to your usual workout three times a week for killer results.

V Position

Targets: quads, inner thighs

How to: Stand perpendicular to a wall, arms-length away. Place feet in a small V, bend knees, raise heels a few inches off the floor and press heels together (a). Lower hips down about 10 inches, pull abdominals in, and keep a neutral lower back with ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, and hips, knees, and feet stacked over each other (b). Lower and lift about two inches 10 times (c).

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Water Ski

Targets: glutes

How to: Face a wall and stand arms-length away with hands on wall, slightly above shoulder-height, and step feet to hip-width apart, feet turned out slightly (a). Raise right leg to become parallel with hips and point right toe, pull core in, keep ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips (b). Lift and lower leg about two inches 30 times (c). Repeat with left leg.

90-Degree Chair

Targets: glutes

How to: Standing with feet together, bend knees and raise arms above shoulders (a). Flex right foot and cross right leg over left knee to make a 90-degree angle with right leg (b). Using leg muscles, press right thigh toward floor and hold for 30 seconds (c). Repeat with left leg.

Want to up the burn even more? Here are 12 more barre-inspired exercises to try:

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Down-Dog Split

Targets: shoulders, core, quads, hamstrings, outer thighs

How to: Start in a pushup position then raise hips to transition from plank to inverted V position to get in downward dog. Raise right leg about 45 degrees behind body and open right hip to the right side. Press shoulders down, pull in core, and keep left heel on mat. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with left leg.

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Up Dog

Targets: back, arms, core, thighs, hip flexors

How to: Start in a plank position, hands under shoulders, feet hip-width apart, body in a straight line from head to heels (a). Drop your hips, pressing the top of your feet into the mat, and lift your chest up and forward, keeping wrists under shoulders (b). Hold for 10 seconds.

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Yoga Half Twist

Targets: glutes, hips

How to: Sit on your mat with your legs crossed, then lift right leg and cross over left to place right foot outside left outer thigh (a). Press right foot into floor and place right hand on floor at a 45 angle behind right hip, twisting the core toward right knee and hand with your left hand on right upper thigh (b). Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat with left leg.

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Karla Walsh is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance writer, editor, freelance writing coach and level one sommelier who balances her love of food and drink with her passion for fitness (or tries to, at least!). She has over 15 years of professional experience covering food, wine, travel, nutrition, health, fitness, psychology, beauty, relationships and beyond.