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 […]
Category Archives: Diastasis Recti
Based on βThe Big 6β lymphatic drainage points emphasized by Dr. Perry, this exercise routine offers movements and techniques to strengthen your lymphatic system, lengthen your muscles, and prime your whole body for better fitness response. Plus, thereβs a brilliant move for your Diastasis Recti that will help speed healing in your core! This workout […]
Solid sterling silver has great value. It can form a strong ring that supports more precious gems, or it can carry nourishment to our mouths in the form of silverware. Letβs learn how to keep our centers βsterlingβ strong with some sparkly new exercises in this routine! No Equipment Needed. By clicking play on this […]
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 […]
For the first time ever, youβreΒ going to be seeing a lot of my belly in a Fit2B workout. This was very emotional for me (I cried later) but blue stands for courage and truth. You seeing my true tummy will allow you to fully comprehend the power of Β this highly specialized technique and what it […]
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 […]
Living in your bathrobe lately? Feeling the need to connect to your core? What if you could one or two essential movements for your core and key tension holders? This routine keeps you cozy yet contains lots of essentialsΒ for your whole body. The best part is how Beth shows you how to use your bathrobe […]
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 […]
Please complete Ebony ExhaleΒ and Cobalt Core before doing this workout. This routine contains more advanced hypopressive βlow-pressureβ poses and breath holds. The goal is to elevate the pelvic floor during an exhale-based stomach vacuum, and this particular set of moves brings the obliques into the mix as we practice anti-rotation.Β I am a certified level 1 […]
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 […]
Thereβs a mystery in the place between your exhale and inhale. Holding space after your breath out, before your next breath in, offers an opportunity for greater core control. Explore the depths of your exhale in this basic low-pressure fitness routine that takes you through the first 8 level one hypopressives poses as taught by […]
Alright, alright… I’ll admit this now that I’m no longer in danger of being bullied for it: I’m a nerd. I have a degree in exercise and sport science, more fitness certifications than I have time to list at the moment (see them all here) and I could talk about brains and bodies all day. […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) you will hopefully feel reassured to know that more and more is being learned all the time. The science isn’t settled, and those of us who work deeply in the trenches (pun intended) of this topic never get tired of studying and discussing it. Here are some new […]
You know those stray pool noodles that kick around your garage or yard long after your kids are done with their summertime swimming? Letβs grab one to improve your core + upper and lower body mobility between now and next summer! My kids got a lot of laughs out of me as I spent this […]
A tight muscle has trouble being a strong muscle. As we lay the foundation of strength in your core, we also need to open up those tight spots and loosen up any restrictions. We asked Kelly, founder of The Tummy Team, for her 5 favorite basic stretches that would benefit anyone making a fresh start, […]
Adding small, easy motions to the most basic core work in a seated position should be simple, right? What if itβs not easy because your abs need a minute? Donβt we all when we first wake up? Your core is waking up again, and this ab exercise routine for your transverse abdominus will help your […]
As the premier provider of workouts for Diastasis Recti since 2010, here at Fit2B we work hard to stay at the forefront of of the fitness industry when it comes to progressively loading your abs. You want to get stronger stomach muscles, and we want to help… but we can’t keep doing it the same […]
Find a comfortable place to sit, stand or lay down on your back while you learn how to connect to your core with different cues. Youβll be trying many different cues that youβll hear in your future Fit2B workouts. While Beth teaches from a seated position, you are encouraged to test the core cues she […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Filmed in the Autumn of 2018 β thus the happy bat and fall foliage on the fireplace mantel β this full body workout routine will elevate your abdominalsβ game. As we go through this Yoga flow, we add some gentle transverse pulses to key positions. Youβll find your core in new ways! Isnβt it amazing […]
If you work with people who are dealing with diastasis recti and other symptoms of core dysfunction, you need to understand their fitness choices. Even more importantly, if you are a fitness instructor, personal trainer, physical therapist, body worker, chiropractor, or anyone who prescribes exercises of any sort, you need to know how to teach […]
Sore pubic bones are very common in women who are pregnant or recently given birth. This is because the bones stretch apart to make room for the baby to come out. Sometimes, the bones do βtoo good of a jobβ at widening, and if your core muscles are weak as well, then your pelvis will […]
If youβre wanting to learn how to do planks safely and with good technique WITHOUT redamaging your diastasis recti, this 4-part video is what you need! Itβs designed to start you with the most basic concepts of planking, encourage you to practice those, and then motivate you to come back for the next part. Please […]
Enjoy this standing core workout inspired by Tai Chi with our adorably pregnant guest instructor Gillian Sukachevin. At the time of this filming, she was 19 weeks along and promising us a few more routines including a βFeeding Routineβ once baby arrives. Not only is Gill a talented Tai Chi instructor, she is also the […]
What could be easier than sitting in a chair while connecting to your core? How about getting into a position where gravity helps you do some of the work? When we are upright, even in a chair, gravity is pulling our weak tissues down and out. If we lay down, lift our hips and support […]
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 […]
For most of my early group fitness career, I accepted the fitness myth that squatting would hurt the knees if the hips went lower than the knee. The mantra was βno lower than 90-degrees!β We understand now that knee injury is not about squat depth but about proper formΒ during squatting, and getting low is CRUCIAL […]
The perfect routines to do all by yourself, these candid yet tasteful videos are designed to help women connect to the most intimate part of their core: the pelvic floor. Using straight anatomical terms and tender talk, IΒ will offer you several non-invasive methods and movements for the purpose of reconnecting your control over your most […]
Now an official part of our F5 series, this fantastic stretching routine introduces Guest Instructor Kelly Dean, licensed physical therapist and owner of The Tummy Team, as she joins Fit2B Studio to share how itβs not always about flexing and βworkingβ a muscle back into shape; itβs also about lengthening the tight muscles that are […]
Β What if you could have a core workout designed by a physical therapist? Especially one who is world-famous for her work in providing continuing education training for instructors, midwives, doulas, nurses, and many more who work with the true core? Well, here you go! Join guest instructor, Kelly Dean of the Tummy Team, for […]
Even the smallest bellies can establish a healthy core connection! Let your child join our children for some bitty belly moves that teach how to activate the transverse abdominus. Plus, learn how lots of other fun moves and tricks utilize our core on a daily basis. Leave lots of room in your exercise area for […]
Equipment needed: Bench or straight back chair. Maybe a pillow for your lower back. Here is one of our most basic routines designed for those who need to dial it back to the most simple aspects of βfindingβ their core via the basic breath. The title comes from a term that means βroot lockβ in […]
A sweet thank you to member, Leah, for lending us little Patrick for this workout where you will learn how to exercise with your baby in a safe manner. This interactive routine is gentle yet thorough, dealing with alignment while holding your child, fun movements with your baby as the “weight,” and total body moves […]
There are TWO versions of this routine on this page because every BODY is different. The more I researchΒ the core and diastasis, the more Iβm learning a simple truth: our bodyβs position throughout the day matters a lot! You can workout with perfect formβ¦ but what about the rest of your day. How are you […]
This therapeutic routine is gentle butΒ also a thorough workout of the entire body. It starts in a standing position and then transitions you to the floor with safe queues. The routine starts and finishes with some deep spiritual connection imagery that will leave you centered and peaceful. By clicking play and watching any video on […]
According to our members, this routine is where many things click. Itβs where all the pieces from the other Foundational Five βF5β fall into place. Mula means root or source and Bandha means lock or bond. Simply put, itβs about controlling the root-like bundle of nerve connections at your trunkβs base. I have to tell […]
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 […]
This quickΒ crunch-free, plank-free mini-workout you’re about to do will connect your breath and alignment to your core throughout several simple motions. The second video summarizes the first video in a short recap. You’ll find two videos below – the long and short version – but Fit2B has more (and less) when you’re decide to shift […]
This is the sequel to Maternity Mix I and both workouts are perfect for the soon-to-be mother. Safe for virtually any stage of pregnancy, this short workout gets every muscle without stressing loose ligaments and blossoming bellies. This workout is βtummy safeβ and uses core exercises that keep the abdominal area toned during pregnancy. Rock […]
Β If youβve been rehabbing your abs, and you are feeling stronger and ready for more, this workout will keep you standing and moving the whole time while helping you safely transition to slightly more intense motions while also showing you how to incorporate your transverse abs with breath and activation at the proper times. This […]
Normally Iβm not a big fan of βattackingβ our abdominals, because in the mainstream fitness industry, that can often mean βshreddingβ and βrippingβ our core apart, literally. This routine, however, will focus on all four layers of your abdominals with a safe intensity. Learn how to recruit every muscle fiber in your core while keeping […]