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: Easy Routines
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, […]
If you love βMermaid Mojoβ and want more, then youβre about be REALLY happy as you discover more strength and mobility within this new sister routine. Donβt worry, you donβt need a mermaid tail to do this workout, just a soft place on the ground and a couple of small weights. The fresh, lightly loaded […]
Studies that have come out as recently as 2022 through 2024 are showing how vibration plates can assist with lymphatic drainage, build your bones, increase overall muscle tone, and strengthen your pelvic floor. Many of my pelvic floor physical therapist friends use these in their clinics where they have their clients simply sit on them […]
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!
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!
Want a better booty without the squats? Then shoulder bridges are your ticket to training that tush. However, how about we play with allll the shoulder bridge variations I could think of + throw in some counter-motions, release work, and stretches between all that work? The best part is that youβll be laying down the […]
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 […]
Need some seated motions you can do at meetings, church sermons, zooms, and other classes to keep your blood circulating and your muscles happy without drawing attention to yourself? Watch this video, take some notes, or play it on silent during your next event. Also, be sure to check out its sister routine, βSubtle Standing […]
Need some quiet motions for meetings, church sermons, zooms, and other classes to keep your blood circulating and your muscles happy without drawing attention to yourself? Watch this video, take some notes, or play it on silent during your next event. Also, be sure to check out its sister routine, βSubtle Seated Moves for Meetingsβ […]
Got gas? Get ready to say goodbye to bloated bellies with this sequence of specially ordered movements and poses that will aid digestion and banish the bubbles! This routine starts standing and finishes in a supine, laying down position. The order of movement is important to work with how air wants to rise + the […]
Filmed at the closing of our Winter Conference in 2021, this routine wrapped up the day and helped all of us relax and reward ourselves. Savasana is the yoga term for βcorpse poseβ where youβre laying down, flat and settled, like youβre grey and dead. Except itβs one of the most life-giving poses to me. […]
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 […]
Perfect for warming up or use as a stand-alone workout, this exercise video will wake up all your fascial tissues and get you ready for more movement. Swinging motions are wonderful for your fascia and your entire lymphatic system. Your fascia is all the connective tissue that holds you together. Fascia encases your muscles, contains […]
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 […]
One thing your core loves is contralateral motion, meaning unbalanced movements that work oppositional parts. Thus, this ab + arm workout from our Pink Color Series will not disappoint when it comes to βpinking upβ the circulation to your midsection. Your arms may also get a bit rosy as you explore different weights. This pink […]
When you only have the use of one of your arms, but you still want a wonderful workout, this is the upper body routine you need! Not only does this home exercise video offer shoulder, bicep, and tricep exercises, youβll also be offered some lower body work + balance training and core integration for Diastasis […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our bodies have been through a lot. We feel all of it physically, not just mentally. While putting together βComforting The Core: Moving Through Miscarriage & Infant Loss,β I studied how people move when grieving, and I began planning the series of intuitive movements for grief that youβll find in this routine. The first half […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Red is the color of blood. Stretching improves circulation to your tissues by lengthening and opening them. The most effective way to stretch your muscles is to lengthen them while also loading them, and the muscles of your pelvic floor are the same! Letβs breathe and stretch some space into your whole body! By clicking […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pranayama is the Yoga term for the formal practice of breath control. Because purple is associated with the crown and headspace, this colorβs breathing patterns are designed to increase blood flow to the mind, cranium and face. Click here to visit the entire Purple Color Series all in one place.Β No equipment needed. By clicking play […]
Have a ball while you catch some connections to a healthier heart and a brighter brain. Tossing, catching and bouncing a ball has been shown to ward off dementia and Alzheimers, and the rapid eye movement will improve your mood too! Donβt worry if you have to chase after you ball a few times because […]
Grab that book youβve been reading (or meaning to read) and allow me to guide you softly through several gentle position changes as we read quietly to ourselves. Weβll simply swap how weβre sitting or laying every 1.5-2 minutes-ish, and I keep my cues to a minimum so that Iβm not interrupting your reading with […]
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 […]
Youβve seen the dangling people doing acrobatics on silky scarves, and they make it look so easy. Even the most simple hanging poses look a little scary though, right? What if we start with the utter basics, no fancy dangles, and use the silks for support and simple stretches? Ah, now that would be the […]
Have you ever been so tired, and you know you need to lift weights, but you donβt even want to get off the couch? What if you could start your weight workout right there? Lazy Weights is an idea that came to me when someone mentioned the card game βcrazy eightsβ while I was sitting […]
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 […]
Whenever heβd see someone limping, my grandpa would say that person had βa hitch in their git along.β If youβve got a hitch in the front or back of your hips, or your lumbar spine (lower back) feels unhappy for some unknown reason, this routine may bring a lot of relief. Mad muscles donβt just […]
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 […]
Learn a flowing routine of exercises to soothe, stretch and strengthen your lower back so that your soreness goes away for good! When my husband was suffering with a sore lower back, I lovingly designed this comforting routine for him to strengthen, stabilize, and stretch his unhappy spots in gentle ways. Turns out he has […]
Soβ¦ this routine of pelvic rest exercises is super personal for me, and I have a lot to say about it. First, Iβve been where you are. If youβre needing this exercise video, itβs not because life is peachy right now, am I right? My story: I was put on pelvic rest for 6 weeks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beth Learn, the founder of Fit2B, is a certified Level 1 Hypopressive Instructor who trained under Dr. Tamara Rial. The following 3 low-pressure βhypopressiveβ workouts were originally filmed on 3 separate occasions as part of our Color Series of home workout videos, which is why my hair is 3 different colors. However, the intent was […]
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 […]
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 […]
For this walking meditation: Find a place to recline on your bed or couch. Press play and get comfortable while the introduction to the track plays. Then let my voice guide you on a “pretend” walk. You will visualize how your body moves while walking, practice your alignment in your mind, and imagine the terrain […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Infants can spend up to 11-12 hours per day feeding by bottle or breast. This calm, beautiful exercise video we filmed with pelvic floor physiotherapist, Gillian Sukachevin, discusses alignment beneficial to a healing core and takes you through many arm exercises. Once you have watched the video, you can begin it again at 2:50 where […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If youβve ever been stuck in a vehicle, feeling stiff and longing to move, this routine will save you from some sore muscles!Youβd be amazed at all the motions you can do while remaining safely buckled in your car seat. If you will not have internet service on your trip, we recommend βpre-loadingβ the video […]
Beth is back with a whole new set of releases and stretches for your scalines and other muscles which support the head and neck. If you love our original Neck Routine but have always craved more, youβll enjoy this second installment for sure. If you have a premium membership, you also have access to our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join special guest instructor, Dr. Shannon Anhorn DC, who filmed this beautifully gentle, prenatal barre-inspired routine while she was in her 2nd trimester with twin boys! Dr. Anhorn is a contributor to our Experts on Diastasis Recti ecourse, and sheβs also my personal chiropractor. She is the founder of Cloud Chiropractic that operates within The […]
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 […]
When your shoulders are bound up tight, that tension carries over to our neck, jaw, chest, core… it’s no fun! So let’s relax and release our deltoid {shoulder} muscles during this delightful set of moves that I’ve been using almost daily to keep my own clavicles out of my ears! This routine would go nicely […]
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 […]
In this third and final {for now} installment of our Restorative Poses Series, you will learn how to use various props to relax further into the 5 stretches listed below. Please, take a close look at the image youβre seeing in the video preview before you click play since it shows the second variation of […]
Hereβs to all my fellow rib thrusters out there who struggle with proper rib alignment. This routine isΒ for you, friends! No more struggling to understand the role of your xiphoid process. Your xiphoid process is the pointy lower end of your sternum and doesnβt attach to any ribs. Itβs a central marker for the whole […]
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 […]
OnΒ a colder day recently, I was watching Netflix and not feeling like βexercising.β However, I forced myself to just start by standing up and stretching a bit while I watched the show, and as I got warmer, I took off my scarf that Iβd been wearing in our drafty farm house. Only I didnβt put […]
This workout for your deltoids (shoulder muscles)Β is a super special addition to all of our other arm workouts for two reasons, one silly and one serious: The serious reason is that itβs taught with major stability in mind for those dealing with sacroiliac (SI) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). The silly reason is that itβs […]
If youβre struggling with pubic symphysis pain, my heart goes out to you. Itβs tricky when you canβt separate your legs or step over things without grief and grating in your groin, isnβt it? Iβve spent months putting together this routine just for you! It has lots of moves that should allow you to keep […]
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 […]
This routine sets you up in several positions that let gravity do the work of stretching for you. Even though the video itself is quite short, you should spend about 20-30 minutes with these moves altogether, or anywhere from 2-10 minutes in each pose as your body allows. Youβll be shown how to get into […]
Get 5 Home Fitness Routines for 5 Days Free! If you want to try 5 of our most basic home fitness routines through our web app, just click here to learn more about this awesome offer! Our members have been using the full version of Fit2B Mobile since it’s launch in early January 2016, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Relaxing + Foam Rolling = Rollaxing! Get it? We crack ourselves up over here, but seriously, this will become a bedtime favorite for many of you. Basically, Beth walks you through what she does on the foam roller at night while her hubs reads to their children. Foam rolling can be painful and very NOT […]
It such an honor to have been bombarded with requests for aΒ video that explains and demonstrates various movements that can be practiced by a woman preparing for labor and delivery. Next to fitness, birth is my favorite thing to discuss and research, and Iβve been passionateΒ about it since I read my first birth book at […]
Join Beth in her country kitchen as she leads you through some basic chair fitness moves and stretches. You will feel so yummy and relaxed YET ready for more at the end of this video. Notice the dishes in the sink? Weβre real people here, and weβre excited to provide yet another routine that benefits […]
Your kitchen is FULL of great fitness props, and this video will show you how to incorporate some simple movements into your everyday tasks. Discover how to create βwork stationsβ in your kitchen that produce great food AND a great body! Whatβs more, this workout is easily transferable to other kitchens. Share it with your […]
So light. Surprisingly soft. More sturdy than you think. Blocks are an awesome tool to encourage movement and explore your flexibility. Learn how to use this fitness prop to pursue some of the most blissful block moves ever! This routine is a delightful combination of gentle, restorative work + relaxing stretches. Perfect for days when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stretching via pulling or reaching is one way to lengthen tight muscles, while relaxing into restorative positions where no βworkβ must be done β only releasing β is a whole different approach. This valuable method is useful to all fitness levels and abilities. For this βroutineβ you will need to find a quiet place where […]
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 […]
Having trouble falling asleep? Need to get away from your day for a few minutes? This routine is your solution to stress. Iβve heard it said that laying on the floor is a primal way to reconnect to your body because thatβs where we all start with movement as babies: on the floor, figuring out […]
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 […]
Oh the neckβ¦ how small it seems, yet how important is itβs role? Very! If the muscles in your neck are tight they cause headaches and pull the rest of you out of alignment. If youβre out of alignment, your neck will be tight. Itβs a vicious circle, and one that we here at Fit2B […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to the Core of Fit2B Studio Β This is where we like everyone toΒ begin their journey with Fit2B. We call this page the “Foundational Five” or “F5” pathway because each section has 5 parts.Β The 3 buttons belowΒ will give youΒ aΒ solid foundation so you can rebuild, reclaim and restore your body beginning with your core.Β […]
Donβt feel like breaking a sweat? Just want to tune into your body and do some lengthening and releasing? This routine is βsimply stretchingβ and all of the movements are TummySafeβ’ with minimal twisting, no crunch-like transitions, and itβs very gentle yet effective for all fitness levels. We have refilmed this workout a total of […]
βDo you have any stretches for βthat time of the monthβ to help me with cramping?β That thread on our private member forum on Facebook got my wheels turning, and after doing some research and thinking about what Iβve always naturally done with my own body to release tension, I designed this routine to help […]
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 […]
How much time do your kids spend on the floor? Not much, right? They sit at tables or desks. They lounge in chairs and on sofas. Yet their ability to get around on the floor will become more crucial as they pass their prime and begin to ageβ¦ hopefully with grace. Get your teen or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strengthen your ankles and tone your calves while doing some gentle upper body work at the SAME time! Talk about multitasking, eh? Bethany sure knows how to pack a lot muscle into every minute, so that you can βFITβ an effective workout into your busy schedule. Click play and discover how you can wake up […]
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 is the second long thigh workout we have filmed. This one moves at a fun pace and offers more options for the inner and outer thighs, glutes and core. It is safer than the first one for those who may have a diastasis or split in their abs. The QUALITY is astronomically better than […]
This simple yet stimulating upper body workout will reshape your arms if you stick to doing it at least twice a week for a period of 6 weeks. Or combine it with other workouts in our βAmazing Armsβ pathway. While Iβm demonstrating this routine in a chair, you can certainly do it standing. Donβt have […]
Safer exercises for stronger tummies is the theme of this workout. Many prenatal and postnatal workouts on the modern market promise to help keep you in shape before baby comes and help you get your body back after baby arrives. Yet they have moms doing super crazy stuff that leaves tender joints and ligaments βsoreβ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turn balancing and core work into a game with your busy little ones. Littles of all ages can join the fun of learning how to balance in different ways! This short workout teaches healthy competition, bone density building tips, and lots of laughter. Watch for Watson! By clicking play and watching any video on Fit2B […]
Have a baby who wants to come along for the ride? Introduce him/her to movement with mommy just a few minutes at a time. This 12-minute session makes a great warm-up for mom or dad. A baby carrier such as an Ergo or Snugli is needed, and if you start while your child is small, […]
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 […]
Perfect for bedtime or a mid-day quiet time, Bethany will help you find a comfortable position while she uses beautiful mental imagery to calm and relax your body, mind and spirit. Think of this as a mental workout, rather than a physical one. And remember that keeping your mind in shape is a major component […]
We have several warrior workouts, but this one was filmed specifically to be very tummy safe for those with diastasis.Β We actually renamed our warrior workouts so that the first one is the safest one for those with core-strength issues, while the second one offers fewer core queues and slightly more intense options. If you have […]
Take your lower body out of the equation for a few minutes while you relax your upper body. This workout lets you isolate your core with purely upper body movements from both Pilates and Yoga. All of our chair workouts are perfect for those dealing with disability or injury in their lower body, but this […]
This was one of our earliest routines filmed in 2010, and this is the NEW version refilmed during Summer, 2015. You see, shortly after we filmed this workout, we began shifting Fit2B towards total diastasis-awareness after Bethany met Kelly Dean of The Tummy Team and was educated about how someΒ moves in this workout might contribute […]
As a mother herself, Bethany has been through two healthy, fit pregnancies and births. She has a real heart for new moms and mommies-to-be, and you can see that shining through in this workout. Experience gentle queues that will connect you to your changing body and the precious life within you. Find out how to […]
If you only want to work your upper body with some basic Pilates moves, this routine is a great way to start your day. Sit on the edge of your bed, an exercise ball or a chair while getting an arm and ab workout! This workout is tummy safe. By clicking play and watching any […]
If you worry about your balance, or you are still finding your yoga legs, try this short routine to further your progress. Bethany shows you how to use a chair to stabilize yourself through all of the movements. Two Tummy Safe Tips: When you do the βCats & Cowsβ at the end of the workout, […]