Want a short, easy cardio routine? Feeling chilly and need to warm up your body? Feeling sluggish and know you need to jump start your metabolism? This mini version of our longer βWalking Workoutβ will get your whole body moving while you march in placeβ¦ and then you can decide if you want to do […]
Category Archives: 10 Minutes or Less
Usually, we only have one workout per page here on Fit2B, however our 5-minute routines are often the exception. Click here for alllllll our 5-min workouts, and below youβll find two of them that can be used separately or together. You have so many options: Allow them to serve as stand-alone exercise routines on busy, […]
Okay, this standing abs routine is actually a little longer than 5 minutes (sorry, not sorry) but it contains 6 movements that donβt require you get on the floor to work your core. Yay for not having to pick up a cluttered floor before you start a workout! However, it does require a dumbbell or […]
Put your feet up for a few minutes and enjoy this evidence-based routine which is rooted in the pioneering research of Dr. Sinead Dufour. This pattern of breathing and leg positioning was discussed in our podcast about pelvic pain with Dr. Dufour. She was gracious enough to give us permission to film the exercises she […]
here is the first of my very own style of dance aerobics. It’s quite similar to regular aerobics but with more breaks and more dancey-type stuff. As always, my heart is to erase barriers and lies that keep us from moving our amazing bodies. I hope you laugh at me, laugh at yourself, and have a great time!
here is the first of my very own style of dance aerobics. It’s quite similar to regular aerobics but with more breaks and more dancey-type stuff. As always, my heart is to erase barriers and lies that keep us from moving our amazing bodies. I hope you laugh at me, laugh at yourself, and have a great time!
How about some standing, creative core work with a kettlebell that also offers an amazing arm workout? And what if we use two off-set, imbalanced kettlebells (or other weights) to draw your obliques into every exercise? This is the NEW short, effective upper body workout youβve been waiting for and that youβre going to come […]
Your piriformis is a muscle in the back of your hips under your gluteals that can wreak havoc if itβs upsetβ¦ and it tends to get upset more often in females than males β likely due to our wider hips and softening hormones. Speaking of females, pink is for girls, right? Well, Japan sees pink […]
Grab a long stretchy band and prepare to have your buns burned π₯ Your gluteal muscles are the powerhouses of your lower trunk which is all part of your core, so letβs fire up those cheeks! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these […]
Smoke the calf muscles in your lower legs in just 5 minutes and get that lymphatic drainage system pumping gunk out while you tone your lower legs! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these or any video on this website, you signify that […]
This comforting 5-minute routine has just five easy movements that are meant to be done on or in bed at the end of days when youβre feeling tight and tired, want to ward off restless legs or arms, have some extra energy to burn before bed, or you didnβt manage a workout. Youβll love how […]
Give yourself a mini facial as you strengthen, stretch, and tone the muscles of your jaws, mouth, forehead, and tongue! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ here for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! This workout is also part of our awesome 14-Days To A Better Neck course. By clicking play on these or […]
Nervous to jump because your pelvic floor is dodgy? Watch this video through one time, and notice how itβs broken down into 1-4 minutes per day, starting with the first part of this videos and the easiest moves. Do the first bit, then do the next part a few days later, and then do next […]
Starting on the edge of your bed or a chair, letβs wake the body up slowly and gently, preparing you for a beautiful day! Need more exercises for bedrest? Find them here! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these or any video on […]
Stuck in bed? How about a few gentle motions to improve circulation to your muscles? This short routine covers a lot of ground in a short time without raising your heart rate or pushing any limits. Just stay right there in bed and enjoy the movements. If you like this one, you might also like […]
Got a few steps in your house? Around your house? Use them to exercise your legs, chest and arms in this short but efficient workout! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these or any video on this website, you signify that you have […]
Technically itβs 10 minutes because we do 5 minutes on each leg. Sorry #notsorry for being sneaky like that, but we promise it will be worth it. Your thighs will be feeling this for sure π Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these […]
β¦ Because, why not do yoga in a dress in a pretty field? Stretching can be done anywhere! Oh, and we promise no gusty breezes will lift Bethβs skirt while she does warrior poses with you. Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these […]
Remember our foundational routine, Align It Flat? Well, this routine will offer a refresher on your alignment with some subtle, soothing, stacking motions that will bring newfound stability to your spine. Some believe the sapphire stone brings protection, and we know for sure that elongated posture protects your core and spine. Look at this routine […]
There is a way to breath that sounds like an ocean in the back of your throat. Itβs a way to strengthen and stretch your voice and deep neck muscles that surround your trachea and larynx. The name of this breath translates to βvictorious breathing,β and itβs also known as βOcean Breathing.β Can you make […]
Sometimes, when youβre feeling blue, itβs hard to get out of bed. When your mind and body are struggling to wake up, we hope this gentle start will help. Youβll go from laying down under your covers, to doing some easy stretches and core work, to sitting on the edge of your bed, a bit […]
Nail all your back muscles (in a good way) in this short 5-minute workout designed to strengthen your posterior movement chain. Get ready for a killer soundtrack! Feel like doing more when youβre done? ClickΒ hereΒ for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these or any video on this website, you signify that […]
Grab a pair of water bottles (or dumbbells if you have them) and get a quick, effective arm workout in just 5 minutes. Feel like doing more when youβre done? Click here for the rest of our 5-Minute workouts! By clicking play on these or any video on this website, you signify that you have […]
Your vagus nerve is incredible. Body nerds worldwide are still discovering all that this spinal nerve does as it βwandersβ throughout your body. We know for sure that it can create co-activations of the muscles in the jaw, core, pelvic, and all your diaphragms. If youβre a birth junkie, you likely know about Sphincter Law […]
Something I have been exploring for a number of years now is how our breath moves our entire bodies. Here is one beautiful video that shows how the breath moves the lungs, ribs, shoulder muscles, thoracic diaphragm, and abdominal contents. Iβd love for you to take a moment to watch that before you do this […]
Invite your children to join me and SadieBell on a fit, fun exploration of opposite movements. We will go fast and slow. We will pretend to be short and tall. The orangey options are endless, and we hope your family comes up with even more to do on your own! By clicking play on this […]
Whether your knees are naughty or not to you, taking them through these gentle ranges of motion before you sleep at night will strengthen the muscles around them and may help with restless legs. This routine starts standing, then seats you, and finishes with you laying downβ¦ perfect for bedtime! Equipment needed: A tennis-ball or […]
When we polled our fans about the color red, many said βRed is for blood and redemption.β It was also so deep I didnβt know how to use it at first, but then I got inspired when I realized redeem means to rename. We have so many mean words for ourselves, our various body parts, […]
The breathβ¦ Will I ever run out of ways to teach it? For sure not before this Color Series is done, because there are different ways to breathe for different places in your body, and colors match up with all of it! Since red is the color of your deep reproductive area, we explore breathing […]
This comforting 5-minute routine has just five easy movements that are meant to be done on or in bed at the end of days when youβre feeling tight and tired, want to ward off restless legs or arms, have some extra energy to burn before bed, or you didnβt manage a workout. Youβll love how […]
Letβs send some circulation to your crown by going upside down with several easy to moderate positions. Inversions are so beneficial for your body and mood. If you need a change of scenery, but you canβt get out of the house, turn your world upside down to turn your perspective around. Donβt worry, as long […]
Words and motion are intertwined in my mind. I was a writer first and a “worker outer” second. I literally went to college to be a political journalist, but exercise science called more loudly to my soul. Perhaps this is why quotes and poetry that contain a sense of ambulation and anatomy in motion really […]
If youβre feeling chunky and needing fitness in smaller chunks, this workout offers 5 portions of 5 exercises each that can be done in 5 minutes per chunk β similar to our 5Γ5 challenge course β but all in one routine that is designed to be easily chunked apart. With a variety of weight work […]
πThis peachy workout for your buns will perkify your posterior with ONE easy movement. As we repeat the motion, the variety of arm motions make this a {almost} full body workout that will bless your booty! Itβs short, simple, effective, and only 10-minutes long! Once you learn the basic motion and the fun arm movements, […]
Have you been wanting to learn how to do pushups? This tutorial will help you make progress as it goes over arm, hand, and shoulder positioning, core awareness, alignment, and more! Like any motion β especially one thatβs loaded with your own body weight β thereβs a learning curve and practice is key. In fact, […]
Looking for all the little things from the top of your head to the tip of your toes? Need something quick to just hit all the high points, connect to your core, and get moving in some meaningful ways? Youβll find it all right here in this short routine. However, please note a little error […]
Got stairs? Want to sneak in some stretches on your way up and down? Feeling so tired youβd like to just sit down at the top and slide down? This routine was created by me on a day like that. I had made umpteen trips up and down my stairs, and one point I just […]
If youβre fortunate enough to find a set of battle ropes, then youβll LOVE this quick standing arm and core workout that will tone your abs, shoulders, biceps and triceps! Β There are several interesting things to note in this routine: First, Iβm barefoot. I have worked toward being able to do this for my […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, 31 Minutes +, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Easy Routines, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Pathways, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Pink Home Workout Videos
The following βPINKβ workouts were the seventh installment in our Color Series of home workout videos which uses centralized themes of color to explore the core, breath, and motion. The Color SeriesΒ was a 2-year project that was completed in January of 2021. It reflects 8 colors and contains almost 50 inspiring workouts. Now remember, this […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, 31 Minutes +, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Easy Routines, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Pathways, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Green Home Workout Videos
The following green home workout videos are the sixth installment in our Color Series of home workout videos, a project designed to explore fitness around colorful themes that improve our connection to core, breath, and motion. Upon completion, The Color Series will reflect 8 colors and contain a total of 40-50 workouts. Prior to βThe […]
Weβd like to introduce you to Jahnea Lecouris, a vibrant dance instructor whom we know youβll adore! If you have been wanting to dance, but you need to ease into the footwork β wow β do we have a treat for you!! Fit2B Members have begged us for a few dance workouts (but Beth is […]
Β With Kellyβs Standing Abs Workout, you donβt need to get on the floor to work your abdominals. The reality is that your core is very active in standing positions, and licensed physical therapist Kelly Dean of The Tummy TeamΒ will show you how to work your abs while standing up with this set of upright core […]
According to the Mayo Clinic, Post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event β either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Psychology Today has reported multiple studies and research endeavors proving that exercise […]
The following βblueβ workouts are the fifth installment in our Color Series of home workout videos which is using centralized themes of color to explore the core, breath, and motion. Upon completion, The Color Series will reflect 8 colors and contain a total of 40-50 workouts. Prior to βThe Bluesβ we have done: Purple Red […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, Blog, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Diastasis Recti, Easy Routines, Lower Body, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Non-Yoga, Pelvic Floor, Postnatal, Relaxing, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Upper Body, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Black Home Exercise Workouts
The following βblackβ workouts are the fourth installment in our Color Series of home workout videos which is exploring breath and motion around central themes. Upon completion, The Color Series will reflect 8 colors and contain a total of 40-50 workouts. For extra fun, Iβm dressing and dying my hair to match each color! Purple […]
When I surveyed our fans on Instagram to ask what ORANGE means to them, just like the rest of The Color Series so far, I received a huge variety of answers: Autumn, shelter, caution, hunter safety, optimism, caution cones, pumpkins, warmth, happiness, the orange fruit, Vitamin C, showing off, beauty, wealth, endurance, strength, the value […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, 31 Minutes +, Blog, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Core, Easy Routines, Lower Body, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Non-Yoga, Pelvic Floor, Postnatal, Relaxing, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Upper Body, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines
Color Series: Red Home Exercise Videos
When I surveyed our fans on Instagram to ask what RED means to them, I received a huge variety of answers: Passion, fire, danger, pledging to stay drug-free, safety, caution, anger, HIV awareness, hearts, fire trucks, poppies, robin breasts, love, and blood. Itβs a color that evokes strong β sometimes conflicting β feelings, and it […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, Cardio, Chair Routines, color series, Core, Easy Routines, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Non-Yoga, Postnatal, Relaxing, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Upper Body, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Purple
“I’m going to dye my hair a bunch of different colors when I turn 40 and film a bunch of colorful workouts to go with them,” is what I told my friends a couple years ago. I kept my word, and here are the first PURPLE workouts in the new FIt2B Color Series!
I love baths, especially ones containing about 4-6 cups of epsom salts. I also enjoy stretching. Many moons ago, I figured out that I could fit quite a few stretches into bathtubs big and small. Weβre already warmed up. Weβre already relaxed. Why not grab a leg and ungrip some muscles? Of course, I keep […]
Okay, so this was supposed to be a 5-minute foam rolling routine, but I got a little carried away (as usual) because I got a new idea while filming! Iβm so excited about all these soothing motions, and I canβt wait for you to try it! Learn how a small roll can serve in this […]
A long time ago, in a poorly-lit room far away, with a cheap microphone we could barely afford, we filmed the first version of this routine. The audio was scratchy. My hair was long. The lights came from the garage. We cobbled together those first few Fit2B routines on prayers and tight budgets. Now, look […]
Is exercising regularly challenging for you due to chronic pain and low energy? Are you trying to workout with sickness like Hashimotos, endometriosis, lupus/SLE, thyroid imbalance, MS, adrenal fatigue, SPD, or another condition that means mainstream workouts could leave you exhausted for days? The gentle, progressive approach to fitness that I teach here on Fit2B […]
Bracing a broken bone doesnβt have to be a bummer. Using a therapeutic splint to support your core while your diastasis recti heals neednβt keep you from connecting to other body parts. When youβre wearing a wrap around a healing place, many other joints and muscles are still free to move. This brief educational routine […]
Your facial muscles need to be exercised just like any other muscle group. Sure, we use them for talking, expressing, chewing, and even breathing all the time. However, those everyday motions are just a fraction of what theyβre capable of. Consciously flexing and releasing the tissues that support the bones of your jaw, neck and […]
Your quadriceps are crucial to almost every motion your legs make. While many people tend to have dominant quads β the 4 muscles in the front of your thigh β this doesnβt mean they are always long enough and strong enough to play their quintessential roles. Your quad goals should be squad goals, meaning the […]
Partner up and leverage each other to improve your squatting technique! While I filmed this routine with a child, it could also be used by two teens, two adults, one adult and one teenβ¦ You get the idea! Notice our special guest puppy, Mandie? Other Fit2B routines that would improve your squat would be Squat […]
Crossing the midline of the body has been shown to help both sides of the brain to wake up, communicate better, and get to work. Motions that cross the midline are frequently used in classrooms and prescribed in occupational therapy to help kids improve their motor skills and cursive, focus and attention, as well as […]
Our kids have grown up with Fit2B filming sets popping up in their living rooms. They know how help screw in stage lights, set up tripods, run the gauntlet of wires, and they definitely know what βQuiet on the setβ means. Turns out a couple of our youngsters have also picked up a few other […]
ThisΒ routine can be usedΒ with any willing partner. When my daughter went through a MAJOR growth spurt and started complaining of sore muscles, I did some research. I felt like I could seeΒ her body fold into itself β knees not wanting to straighten, shoulders rounding β as her bones literally grew faster than her muscles and […]
Sometimes we only have 5 minutes {or less}Β Enter this brilliant series of Fit2B routines that weβve spent years creating, thus the variety of hair & clothing styles π This page was made because itβsΒ easier to do βjust one moreβ this way,Β right? These routines will also show up separately on our sorting grid where you […]
Think about it: Even as grownups, we donβt just hop in bed, shut off the lights and fall asleep. We chat with our mate, read a book, maybe watch a short show, write in a journal, and take a while to get our own wiggles out.Β Children are no different, and actually they have so much […]
We spend a lot of time with our hands curled around devices and our feet shoved into socks and shoes. Yet, no muscle is an island. Everything that happens in the top of your body travels down. Everything that happens in the bottom of your body travels up. And sideways. And crossways. The tension in […]
Many movements can be done on a small scale AND on a big scale. Your children will get so much exerciseΒ with this innovative routine starring SadieBell. Her energy and spunk as we explore various ranges of motion are such a delight! And remember: Tell your kids youβre happy to let them have the first turn […]
Okay, okay, okay! After an outcry from members, here it is! I had to smile when so many of you requested {demanded} that we bring back the βold skoolβ original Totally Transverse workout because you miss it so much! So, because I am nice, and because yβall promised me that youβd still take the updated […]
Join Princess Belle and Princess Beth in learning some lovely ladylike movements that your little princess will enjoy practicing! We had a lot of fun doing our hair pretty with tiaras and dressing up for this precious routine {mostly} led by βBelleβ who is Chrisβ daughter. She has been in Fit2B routines since she was […]
If you can see various props with new eyes, then youβll gain a fresh perspective on playful movement. Playing with your foam roller {or similar objects} provides further avenues to safely get more action into each of your days. In this short video containing some unique foam roller exercises, you will learn how to use […]
Doesnβt stretching require being still? How does that work with children? Well, it is a challenge, but itβs not impossible! This 10 minute shortie proves that children can learn to stretch their whole bodies AND have fun AND learn about alignment at the same time! Stick around for the blooper at the end π By […]
We know youβve always wanted to hear Bethany sing and teach your kids some anatomy, right? Okay, at least thatβs a yes to the second. We normally sing it like this: You put your right foot in, you put your right foot outβ¦ but in our version, the lyrics are changed to basic anatomical terms […]
Get your teen or tween involved in exercise with this fun, informal 10-minute routine. They wonβt feel the need to be perfect, because we allowed the βstarsβ of this routine to follow along at their own pace, too! Be sure to check out our βFloor Yogaβ routine for teens as well! By clicking play and […]
Before any major abdominal training is done, it’s important to lay a foundation. This simple 4-minute routine will wake up your ab muscles in a safe and gentle way. As if setting a gently morning alarm, you’ll be tapping them on the shoulder and saying, “time to wake up and do your job for me!” […]
Welcome to the Office Workout section of Fit2B Studio! Working at a desk for several hours a day can take its toll on your posture, digestion, core health, hip flexibility, lower back strengthβ¦ the list of debilitating effects goes on and on! The first thing you can do to fight those effects is switch to […]
Itβs easy to focus on the BIG muscles of the arms, legs and core. But what about the ones in your face and neck? We tend to spend a lot of time staring and squinting, turning to look over one shoulder but not the other, resting our jaw on one hand, etc. All of those […]
Β βWelcome to my home and this workout!β -Bethany This routineΒ was filmed in my old home in Portland, Oregon! Itβs not as swanky as some of other places weβve filmed, but these are my pictures and my 1940βs fireplace, and the green chair is where I spent many an hour nursing my sweet boy. Weβve […]
It can be hard to get your teenager interested in working out at home when he or she has a day off from school. We always have an audience of kids and adults watching our filming take place so, when we filmed in their home, these teens and pre-teens WANTED to participate in one of […]
This may have been one of the most hilarious filming adventures we have ever enjoyed! The producerβs boys join Bethany for this laughter-filled workout that is very impish and spontaneous. The truth is we had to splice several bits together because βsomeoneβ kept running off camera! We just rolled with it! By clicking play and […]
Introduce your kids to the most basic warrior poses plus a few extras! Itβs not about perfection; itβs about happiness and healthiness. This kids workout, will inspire boys and girls alike to see fitness as fun and fulfilling! This is one of our oldest routines, and you can tell! Weβve improved {and our kids have […]
Β If you like to run or jog, but you get tight and tired too quickly, try this routine as your warm-up or cool-down. Itβs Β a great stretching regimen for any type of exerciser, but Bethanyβs queues are directed to athletic runners who want to care for their knees or hips. NOTE:Β There are now TWO videos […]
Kelly Dean fromΒ The Tummy Team makes a guest instructor appearance in this quick, total body workout that offers some excellent ways forΒ men and women dealing withΒ diastasis to further strengthen their core. If you havenβt gone through any of the amazingΒ Restore Your Coreβ workshops with Kelly via webinar or live seminar, we strongly recommend you invest […]
Let your kids bounce along with ours as we go through an unhurried exploration of the amazing things that our bodies are capable of. Β Structure? Who needs it? We just need to move and groove and have a great time doing it!Β By clicking play and watching any video on Fit2B Studio, LLC you certify […]