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 […]
Category Archives: Relaxing
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!
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 you’ll be laying down the […]
Based on “The Big 6” 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, there’s 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, “Subtle 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, “Subtle Seated Moves for Meetings” […]
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 “corpse pose” where you’re laying down, flat and settled, like you’re grey and dead. Except it’s one of the most life-giving poses to me. […]
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 it’s upset… and it tends to get upset more often in females than males – likely due to our wider hips and softening hormones. Speaking of females, pink is for girls, right? Well, Japan sees pink […]
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 you’re feeling tight and tired, want to ward off restless legs or arms, have some extra energy to burn before bed, or you didn’t manage a workout. You’ll 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 you’re done? Click 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 […]
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. It’s 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 “victorious breathing,” and it’s also known as “Ocean Breathing.” Can you make […]
Sometimes, when you’re feeling blue, it’s hard to get out of bed. When your mind and body are struggling to wake up, we hope this gentle start will help. You’ll 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 essentials 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 “wanders” 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 you’re 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 “E” for easy routine would be perfect after a harder routine or […]
Please complete Ebony Exhale and Cobalt Core before doing this workout. This routine contains more advanced hypopressive “low-pressure” 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. 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. I’d love for you to take a moment to watch that before you do this […]
Our bodies have been through a lot. We feel all of it physically, not just mentally. While putting together “Comforting The Core: Moving Through Miscarriage & Infant Loss,” I studied how people move when grieving, and I began planning the series of intuitive movements for grief that you’ll 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 down… perfect for bedtime! Equipment needed: A tennis-ball or […]
When we polled our fans about the color red, many said “Red is for blood and redemption.” It was also so deep I didn’t 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! Let’s breathe and stretch some space into your whole body! By clicking […]
The breath… 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 […]
Pranayama is the Yoga term for the formal practice of breath control. Because purple is associated with the crown and headspace, this color’s 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. No equipment needed. By clicking play […]
Grab that book you’ve been reading (or meaning to read) and allow me to guide you softly through several gentle position changes as we read quietly to ourselves. We’ll simply swap how we’re sitting or laying every 1.5-2 minutes-ish, and I keep my cues to a minimum so that I’m not interrupting your reading with […]
You’ve 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 don’t 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 “crazy eights” 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? You’ll 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 you’d 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 he’d see someone limping, my grandpa would say that person had “a hitch in their git along.” If you’ve 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 don’t just […]
You know those stray pool noodles that kick around your garage or yard long after your kids are done with their summertime swimming? Let’s 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 […]
So… this routine of pelvic rest exercises is super personal for me, and I have a lot to say about it. First, I’ve been where you are. If you’re needing this exercise video, it’s not because life is peachy right now, am I right? My story: I was put on pelvic rest for 6 weeks […]
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 “SILVER” workouts are the eighth and final installment in our Color Series of home workout videos, 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 “black” 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, I’m 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. It’s a color that evokes strong – sometimes conflicting – 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. We’re already warmed up. We’re already relaxed. Why not grab a leg and ungrip some muscles? Of course, I keep […]
You know all that tension in your chest and thighs? Let’s release those tight places with a full body Yoga workout designed to open your hamstrings and heart-center. You’ll finish this full-length routine feeling relaxed, lengthened, blessed, and released. No props are required, but you may want to have a blanket on hand for the […]
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 “too good of a job” at widening, and if your core muscles are weak as well, then your pelvis will […]
If you have a bit of blank wall – or if you can easily move furniture out of the way – your home’s very structure can offer some stability and depth to key Yoga positions. This short yet thorough sequence peaks with “Balancing Half Moon” and features many wonderful warming motions + final relaxation with […]
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 they’re capable of. Consciously flexing and releasing the tissues that support the bones of your jaw, neck and […]
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, you’ll enjoy this second installment for sure. If you have a premium membership, you also have access to our […]
This routine’s purpose is to gently build on other basic Yoga routines provided here on Fit2B such as Classic Flow A and B and other beginner workouts in our Intro to Yoga Pathway here and progress your strength as we flow through more classic Yoga moves together. It is rated as M for moderate because […]
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 “Feeding Routine” once baby arrives. Not only is Gill a talented Tai Chi instructor, she is also the […]
This routine can be used 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 see her body fold into itself – knees not wanting to straighten, shoulders rounding – as her bones literally grew faster than her muscles and […]
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 […]
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 don’t 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. 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 you’re seeing in the video preview before you click play since it shows the second variation of […]
On a colder day recently, I was watching Netflix and not feeling like “exercising.” 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 I’d been wearing in our drafty farm house. Only I didn’t put […]
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. You’ll be shown how to get into […]
A couple years ago, we started putting blooper outtakes at the end of each of our workout videos. However, I’ve made so many bloopers while filming for our routines and online learning ecourses that we still had extras! So here is the best bloopers of 2015 from behind the scenes of Fit2B… Go ahead. Laugh. […]
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? We’re real people here, and we’re excited to provide yet another routine that benefits […]
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 […]
If you can see various props with new eyes, then you’ll 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 “work” must be done – only releasing – is a whole different approach. This valuable method is useful to all fitness levels and abilities. For this “routine” you will need to find a quiet place where […]
As you advance in your fitness journey, adding some balance poses will definitely increase your intensity. Especially if those poses are inversions where your head is below your heart. This pivotal workout will take you to a new level of fitness and body exploration, starting with simple inversions, then adding balancing into the equation. Note: […]
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, I 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. I’ve heard it said that laying on the floor is a primal way to reconnect to your body because that’s where we all start with movement as babies: on the floor, figuring out […]
Oh the neck… how small it seems, yet how important is it’s role? Very! If the muscles in your neck are tight they cause headaches and pull the rest of you out of alignment. If you’re out of alignment, your neck will be tight. It’s a vicious circle, and one that we here at Fit2B […]
Foam rolling is an excellent way to stretch muscles from the middle, but this form of myofascial release is often demonstrated with crunch-like motions that can damage the connective tissue of the core… talk about irony! In this introductory routine, Bethany demonstrates a year of careful research and collaboration with other experts as she brings […]
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 it’s not always about flexing and “working” a muscle back into shape; it’s also about lengthening the tight muscles that are […]
“Do you have any stretches for ‘that time of the month’ to help me with cramping?” That thread on our private member forum on Facebook got my wheels turning, and after doing some research and thinking about what I’ve 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 “finding” their core via the basic breath. The title comes from a term that means “root lock” in […]
Bound to be a member favorite, this workout incorporates weights and bands and balance moves to fire up your core and your whole body! Get ready for a slow yet powerful 20-minutes of solid action and education as you learn more about alignment and balance are you core’s main job. Equipment needed: Elastic band or […]
This therapeutic routine is gentle but 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 […]
What comes to mind when you think about Relaxation? Facial. Detox. Relax. Unwind. Spend this week in our virtual spa and do one gentle set of exercises every day that will lift your face, purify your body, relax your mind, and unwind your muscles. Each of the following “workouts” are more about leaving the work […]
According to our members, this routine is where many things click. It’s where all the pieces from the other Foundational Five “F5” fall into place. Mula means root or source and Bandha means lock or bond. Simply put, it’s about controlling the root-like bundle of nerve connections at your trunk’s base. I have to tell […]
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. It’s a great stretching regimen for any type of exerciser, but Bethany’s queues are directed to athletic runners who want to care for their knees or hips. NOTE: There are now TWO videos […]
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. 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 […]
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 some moves in this workout might contribute […]
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 “Cats & Cows” at the end of the workout, […]
This surprisingly intense routine is one of our longest on Fit2B Studio, but you might not even realize that you are working out! The subtle transitions and deep core focus will sneak up on you, so that by the time you are relaxing and breathing deeply at the end, you will only feel… peaceful. This […]