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, […]
Category Archives: Postnatal
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some stretches are particularly wise for the heart area. Studies have shown that women with heart disease also tend to have tight chest muscles and difficulty rotating their trunks, so opening the pectorals and improving oblique strength & flexibility is key. This gentle βEβ for easy routine would be perfect after a harder routine or […]
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 […]
She weighs 60 lbs. I got her for Christmas 2 years before filming this routine, right after I had spine surgery. She and I were not friends at first even though I asked for her, I wanted her, and I needed her. She forced me to approach her and my body with humility and a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
This fun foam rolling fitness routine will have you using your foam roller in unique ways that challenge your whole body in core-centered ways with exercises that take you from standing to bending, kneeling to sitting, sitting to supine! The ending is the most fun of all, but youβll enjoy the tremendous variety throughout the […]
Mermaid movements are a Fit2B fave, and this hip-loving routine strings a bunch of variations together to make one very delightful workout for your core and entire body. Wait, what if mermaids havenβt been your friend? Well, I bet youβll find a few variations you CAN do in this routine, and then you can use […]
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 […]
While itβs technically impossible for the pelvis itself to be βunstable,β the muscles surrounding it and supporting it can get really out of kilter, so that it sure FEELS that way which really messes with our minds and pelvic floor muscles. Letβs join Kelly, LPT and founder of The Tummy Team online core rehab programs, […]
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 […]
Learn some new strategies with internationally acclaimed physical therapist, Kelly Dean, who will be instructing you on the practice of involving the βfloor of your coreβ in dynamic movements such as side steps, bounces, hops, side lunges, and jumping. Starting with easier movements and progressing gradually to harder & slightly more impactful levels, this pelvic […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Isnβt it wonderful that a baby takes 9 months to prepare for its first breath of air? While it was hard to wait for my babies, I found myself grateful for all that time spent prepping for birth and recovery even though nothing could have fully prepared me for birth and becoming a mother. Iβm […]
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 […]
Being able to get up and down off the floor is important. It helps if you can do it without hurting yourself because no one wants to say they injured themselves while getting up off the ground. Yet people do that every day because they don’t use the proper mechanics and muscles to get up […]
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 […]
This unique routine will have you working on, around and behind a chair of your choice to stabilize, strengthen and mobilize your hip joints. Typical of Fit2B style, this set of moves is low-impact but high-payback, so donβt let the use of a chair fool you into thinking this one wonβt sneak up on you. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Β This standing fitness routine is safe and FUN for mom and baby. If your child fits in a carrier of any sort (wrap, pack, ergo-style, sling, etc) then this routine will be awesome for you. Leahβs little guy literally went to sleep while we did this workout! We keep the motions smaller and soothing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Relax your upper body with gentle stretches and basic movements that focus on your arms and neck muscles, plus just a little core work. This simple but beautiful routine will show you how to do yoga without losing your balance as you utilize a chair to stabilize yourself through the whole workout. By clicking play […]
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 […]