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: Cardio
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, […]
The fourth installment in our hugely popular βChunkyβ series of workouts in which we offer five 5-minute workout chunks that you can do throughout a day, throughout a week, or all at once. The breaks are built in, and youβll get everything you need fitness-wise no matter how you chunk it apart. Remember that βThe […]
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!
Who cares if you are starting to get silver streaks in your hair? Letβs streak some silver through the air, improve our peripheral vision, develop our fast-twitch muscle fibers, and have fun feeling powerful (and a little silly) during this creative cardio fitness routine. Equipment needed: 2 Swords (or two sticks wrapped in tin foil) […]
Argentum is the latin word for the chemical element βSilverβ which is why it has the symbol βAgβ on the periodic table of the elements. Argentum means βshinyβ or βwhiteβ and is defined as a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal. Silver nitrate dilutions […]
Take your coordination to the next level by adding balance to your step aerobics workout! No bosu? No problem, go ahead and use a regular step or just do the stepping motions on the floor. I rated this workout as challenging because of the wobbling platform, but it would be easier if you use a […]
I designed and taught a class called βCycleShapeβ for 8 years before, during and after having my two children. I see cycling workouts as a tremendous cardio exercise, and I had so much fun picking a range of motivating music for this video. Get ready for constant motion and lots of sweat. My pink hair […]
What if you could get stronger just 20 seconds at a time? Thatβs what Tabata is! You do an exercise for 20 seconds, then you take a 10-second break. You can do anything for 20 seconds, right? We have a few other Tabata-style workouts you can find in our A-Z section, but this one is […]
Straight up, I was going to offer this in the black color series, but Iβm not a black belt or even a blue belt. Iβm just a certified kickboxing instructor who wants to help you get some aggressive energy out while making you sweat. The best part about this workout is the core cues to […]
Yβall loved the first one, so we had to make a second edition of this popular 5Γ5 workout with 25 exercises formatted to be done in 5 chunks including a warmup, weights, cardio, and a cool down stretch sesh. Feel free to do it all at once, but you can also βchunk it upβ throughout […]
Yeah, so this workout KILLED me almost dead, people! I was laying on the floor in a sweaty puddle by the end, so be warned: start with light weights, and set your ego aside like I did halfway through this vibrant workout that will build your muscular endurance with movements that go over and under […]
Learn some simple footwork while getting a fun, short cardio workout on your trampoline at home. This is the perfect routine to do BEFORE our βRebound Cardioβ series because it teaches the basics, helps you tune into your core and pelvic floor, and gets your heart rate up without a lot of impact. With bouncing […]
They handed me two wooden drumsticks and a permanent marker. Then they told me to write what I was fighting for on each one. I wasnβt sure where to start, so I wrote my childrenβs names on them. Then the music started, and I lost myself in the rhythm and drumming. I knew I had […]
The bouncy ball routine we filmed called βPurple Passingβ was such a hit β and so many people have told us it helped them break through mental barriers that were keeping them from exercise β I decided to film another version with a bigger ball! Youβll seriously enjoy how time flies when youβre concentrating on […]
Normally, we donβt rush movement around here, because rushing can compromise the core and inhibit range of motion IF itβs not done thoughtfully and carefully. Maybe youβre ready for a little speed work? A little fast foot work thatβs moderately challenging but not too much for your core? This cardio workout will give you a […]
Grab a bouncy ball and improve your passing and tossing skills while moving your whole body in fresh, challenging (yet simple) ways! For instance, weβll be doing a side lunge while bouncing the ball, balancing while performing a simple toss, and stretching while moving the ball around. Purple is for your crown, and this routine […]
Stay seated while still getting an amazing aerobic workout using your arms but not your legs. Youβre going to love the upbeat music and the fun moves, all from the safety of your chair. We have a lot more chair workouts on Fit2B for you to explore if youβre in a season of needing pure […]
Ready to take it up a notch, build your lifting and sprinting skills, and tone that core all at the same time? Spin Cycling II is our third spinning workout released on Fit2B and itβs got everything you need for a full body workoutβ¦ yep, even some arm work! Youβre going to love the transverse […]
Dust off that indoor spin bike, hop on, and press play so we can warm up, add some load, climb some hills, and do some sprint drills. Then weβll stretch at the end together. This awesome indoor cycling workout video also features some fun core choreography and hand motions in one of the songs. It […]
Did you know that many Fit2B routines are duplicates of what I teach in classes in my community? This particular workout was an 8-week series that I was blessed to lead at a local gym for women in recovery from substance use disorders. I came to that first class with a set of movements in […]
Tabata is a style of workout that offers a a variety of exercises within a timed framework that provides a manageable level of interval training. If you want to learn more about Tabata and the country that created it, visit our Exercise Around The World course here. In this workout, weβre going to do just […]
This total body workout will bounce you to better fitness with fun choreography and music! Itβs rated βCβ for Challenging because itβs full of big bounces, fun footwork, and multipoint motions. If youβre not sure whether your core and pelvic floor are ready for this, I recommend you complete the following routines first: 5 Minute […]
βOn Friday, I did Rebound Cardio though I donβt have a rebounder so I turned it into a floor routine! And Quad Burn. I had a really stressful dayβ¦ it really really helped to move my body.βΒ -Melissa B. If your pelvic floor is ready for more, and you like to dance and bounce, then youβre […]
15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Core, Easy Routines, Lower Body, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Non-Yoga, Pathways, Postnatal, Relaxing, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Upper Body, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Silver Home Workout Videos
The following βSILVERβ workouts are the eighth and final installment in our Color Series of home workout videos,Β a 2-year project which uses color themes to explore the core, breath, and motion. I dyed my hair to match each part of the series, and I also provided cues, wore fun outfits, and set each stage in […]
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 […]
Join licensed physical therapist Kelly Dean of The Tummy Team and award-winning master swimmer Kelly Dean for Kellyβs Lower Body Workout, a thorough diastasis-aware thigh workout thatβs all standing, all tummysafe, and all fun + simplicity! She uses a chair to assist balance in some of the movements, and her cheerful professional cues will leave […]
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 […]
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 […]
β¦ Now 21 ToneUp has a friend! The time will fly during this full body workout that explores 7 exercises done for 1 minute each for 4 rounds. If you loved 21 ToneUp and youβre ready for a more lengthy workout + more challenging exercises, well, get ready to get your sweat on! This home […]
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!
This amazing sweat session with Beth includes 7 different exercises done in the Tabata tradition which hails from Japan. Each exercise is done for 20 seconds at a time with 10 seconds of rest in between for 8 rounds with a 1 minute rest before starting the next exercise. Within the repetitions, you are provided […]
If youβve never done aerobics before, have no fear. Bethany keeps the queues simple during these two short cardio workouts. The word βbasicβ in these videos means that the footwork and cueing is relatively simple compared to more advanced aerobics routines we have filmed, however these multi-joint moves are engaging! Please read more notes under […]
Β If youβve done our 4 basic aerobics routines, starting with these two here, and youβre ready to add a little more choreography and bigger motions to your cardio repertoire, then this floor aerobics workout is your next favorite routine! Youβll be grapevining, squatting, twisting and do a little cha-cha too! This workout is rated […]
One of my favorite ways to get a quick, challenging workout β thatβs also easily scalable if Iβm low on energy β is to set up a home circuit. I put various props around my house and go through them two times, doing anywhere from 5 β 20 reps of each activity. This workout will […]
This workout builds on Weightlifting 101 and 201, but there is so much more I could (and will) spin off of this strenuous series. The human body can move in thousands of ways, and this challenging workout packed with tummysafe strategies will get your heartrate up as you explore several creative motions while carrying load. […]
Those stairs you have in your house, or the ones at that park or store you frequentβ¦ Why not turn them into a toning tool and use them for some cardio and body resistance work? This is the first of a big set of workouts that utilize stairways, and Iβm so excited to make more! […]
I taught βaquarobicsβ for several years, including my pregnancy and recovery with my son. Iβd set him in his carseat on the pool deck, and the class participants would coo and croon to him whenever they went by. It was so fun to teach, but I admit I was a bit stumped to get repeated […]
When a grieving member of Fit2B whose belly had been through a great many hard things mentioned that she wished we had a series ofΒ gentle moves and words to help her with grief recovery, process her past, and do some deliberate releasing of the tension stored in her core, her request was instantly echoed by […]
If this workout doesnβt turn your muscles to mush {in a good way} then youβre ready for heavier weights, because, as I say many times throughout the routine itself, βOh. My. Goodness.β I practiced and practiced this workout to prepare to not be so sweaty and out of breath while filming, but nope! This pattern […]
I love this half-round of a foam roller β or βhalf domeβ as I call it in the video βΒ for so many reasons, not least of which is how I can lay it on the floor, and itβs like a magnet. It attracts people to it to play with it: kids will treat it like […]
Many mainstream Yoga studio classes will begin with 3-5 rounds of Surya Namaskara A followed by B. Itβs meant to be a rigorous warm up, and few form cues are given as itβs understood (or assumed) that everyone in the room can execute the proper technique and breathing. However, many people havenβt been taught. They […]
Guest Post by Fit2B Co-Founder, Chris Behnke. Not only has Chris worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our website running smoothly, he’s also a runner. And we have a LOT of clients who rave about Fit2B and how it’s helped them make a safe return to running. So when Chris told me he was […]
The second installment ofΒ a 3-part series, this challenging workout is a blend of advanced movements pulled from Yoga, Pilates and natural body resistance methodologies. Itβs long and strenuous, requiring a solid baseline of deep core strength as weβll be doing full planks (which are fine once your diastasis has narrowed and regained fascial tension + […]
This is the first ofΒ a 3-part series ofΒ playful yet intense total body strengthening moves thatΒ combineΒ elements from Pilates, Yoga, and natural transitional movements like tripods, single-leg squats, arm balances, and even planks done safely! While this routine has zero crunches or sit-ups, itβs not for someone whose abdominal fascia is still thinned out with a wide […]
What’s a person to do when getting outside for a walk just isn’t happening? While walking in one spot isn’t the same as going for a real walk because there’s no propulsion or hip rotation, a workout like this has many benefits. Adding this fun variety ofΒ arm motions to a simple “march in place” can […]
Please welcome guest instructor Lorraine Scapens of Pregnancy Exercise in New Zealand. Lorraine has contributed to many sections on Fit2B including our βExperts on Diastasis Rectiβ ecourse, and I consider her a close colleague and friend. While I provide ongoing fitness, she has sever stellar programs that align well with what I do. Iβm thrilled […]
Okay, I admit that title is long and cheesy, but it summarizes the choreography theme in the patterns youβll be doing with me in this fun routine. Youβre going to be all over your bench on every side, pivoting all over. As always, Iβve got your back with modifications if youβre not ready for jumping […]
Disclaimer: By clicking play and participating in this routine or any other video on Fit2B, you signify that you have read and agree to the terms of our conditions and disclaimer found here. When I taught step aerobics classes at a local community college, Iβd always finish the class with 10 minutes of basic step […]
This routine was designed on a quiet day in our tiny off-grid shabby cabin in Montana, dubbedΒ “The Shabin.” There isn’t much room in it, and it was raining outside. I needed to move or go crazy! So I just stood up and started playing with basic leg and arm combinations. It was easy to come […]
Just the second in what we plan on being a very long series of basic step aerobics workouts that we plan to debut on Fit2B over the next year, this 30-minute video will give you a fun total-body cardio session.Β Beth is in the same outfit and on the same set as the first one, but […]
Wait, wasnβt basic step aerobicsΒ only popular in the eighties along with big hair and thongs over spandex? Ha! Thankfully, itβs still a favorite among many minus the perpetual wedgie-wear, and it was Bethanyβs first favorite in group fitness! Of course, she had to get some throw-back pants as a nod to the flashy style of […]
The second in our mini-series that focus on heart-elevating, muscle-toning moves to bring out some definition and show off the strength youβre building! We filmed this one outside, and it was so fun! Here is the link to the squatting video that is mentioned in the routine. Personal note: Beth had just recovered from Strep […]
The fourth in our uber basic yet super effective basic aerobics routines, this video will get your heart rate elevated and your muscles moving in all directions! Just like Beth, you donβt even have to get out of your slippers to do this mini-workout that shows you how to bring some small hand-weights along for […]
The chief resistance your body fights every day is gravity: The pull that holds you against this Earth we live on. The surfaces we walk upon effectΒ how we interact with gravity. Walking on grass is different than walking on sand which is different than walking on wood floorsβ¦ especially in slippery socks. As you do […]
As you get strong and ready for more challenges, this will become one of your favorite routines. Bethany packs a set of great moves into this short 20 minutes that will safely leave you sweaty and breathless. Get out those handweights and find a wall, because thereβs not much downtime in this video! Letβs go! […]
Our favorite guest instructor and licensed physical therapist, Kelly Dean of The Tummy Team, joined us yet again to film this unique cardio session that works the total body and core with great moves and fun visualizations. Itβs not too long, but it gets intense while staying safe for anyone with abdominal trauma. Have fun! […]
Having taught group fitness and floor aerobics for 18 years, I was excited to put together another great set of moves to get your blood pumping. Similar to Basic Aerobics I & II that can be found here, itβs not necessary for you to stay on beat or memorize choreography. Just enjoy the music as […]
Want a literal booty kickinβ with some boxing on the side? This fun workout will introduce you the basics of kickboxing in typical βFit2B Style.β Get your attitude, intensity and heart rate all elevated as you jab, jack and kick your way through 23 minutes of simple, no-nonsense cardio that could double as self-defense. Note: […]
Kettlebell training is very popular right now, but most of the moves are demonstrated in such a fast and hyper-extended manner that most of the general videos on YouTube that show how to work with kettlebells are unsafe for the beginner exerciser or anyone with knee, hip, shoulder and core injuries such as diastasis recti […]
Β At 44 minutes long, this is a delightful and gentle cardio routine that uses principles of Tabata to work and rest your muscles. Youβll perform several exercises for 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, for 4 minutes each with a 1 minutes rest before moving onto the next exercise. The exercises in this routine […]
Cardio Workouts The recommendation is a minimum of 150 minutes per week of accumulated moderate to strenuous activity to keep our hearts and muscles and minds healthy. The following routines will nudge your heart rate well Β past resting mode and help you break a gentle sweat. These workouts are in basic order from “E” for […]
Do you believe you can get a HARD workout without jumping around, doing crazy contortions, or lifting extreme loads? We believe it! We believe that all you need is your body to get one TOUGH workout. This 20-minute routine has some crazy stuff you may have never seen before, but it is straightforward and simple […]
If youβve heard of the Insanity workouts, well here is one of the most insane workouts weβve ever filmed. Why is it insane? For starters, itβs super hard and the moves are just plain crazy! Even Bethany is out of breath in this one, but itβs totally safe as long as you have a baseline […]
Newly filmed and re-released, this routine will put a jump in your step! Every transition in this workout is accomplished with a jump, but several options and levels are provided. The pace and attention to the transverse abdominus makes this a very βtummy safeβ workout. It is good for bone density and your heart rate, […]
This workout features six exercises done tabata-style, meaning each movement done for 8 sets of 20 seconds each with a 10 second rest between each set. However, unlike mainstream tabata classes that perform the exercises as fast as possible, Bethany pays careful attention to form and core positioning and keeps things at a safe pace. […]
Just hearing the word βTabataβ is enough to make some folksβ knees ache. But Beth takes the risk of knee injury out of the equation by slowing down the reps a wee bit. Itβs still the same pattern: 8 sets of one exercise. 20 seconds per set. 10 seconds rest between each set, for five […]