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 […]
Category Archives: Weights & Resistance
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 […]
The fourth installment in our hugely popular βChunkyβ series of workouts in which we offer five 5-minute workout chunks that you can do throughout a day, throughout a week, or all at once. The breaks are built in, and youβll get everything you need fitness-wise no matter how you chunk it apart. Remember that βThe […]
Youβve seen those muscle-bound weightlifters shoving bars over their heads. Theyβre loaded with all kinds of plates on the ends, and they grimace as they drop into squats or lunge positions, pressing the weight straight up then slamming it down on the ground. Iβm guess your goals are different than theirs, but they had to […]
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 […]
Welcome to the third installment of our popular Chunky 5Γ5 series which βchunksβ apart one longer workout into 5 βchunksβ that are about 5 minutes apiece with 5 different exercises per chunk in 5 different categories: Warm-up, Upper Body, Cardio, Lower Body, and Cool Down Stretching. Do it all at once, spread it throughout your […]
Grab a dumbbell or kettlebell and discover how a few βairborneβ additions to your lifting motions can stimulate your muscles and bones in new ways while also boosting your brain health! We know that ball-type play improves mental health and fights brain diseases, and I wrote a big article with links to our other tossing/catching […]
Every cloud has a silver lining, and moving our limbs in straight lines is a shining example of long-lever motions that create a core workout like no other. As we age, itβs crucial to maintain bone density and power output. These goals are achieved by continuing to challenge our balance, practice resistance training, and keep […]
Even if itβs not Christmastime in the city, you can enjoy this metallic set of movements. If you donβt have a kettlebell, you can tie a square-knot in the handles of a sturdy bag to make your own βbell.β Along our silver theme of fighting the effects of aging, this routine adds load to exercises […]
Take your coordination to the next level by adding balance to your step aerobics workout! No bosu? No problem, go ahead and use a regular step or just do the stepping motions on the floor. I rated this workout as challenging because of the wobbling platform, but it would be easier if you use a […]
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 […]
This full body workout was inspired by the circular life of Salmon, and it is packed with a variety of circular motions and spherical objects that will improve you ability to balance loads. The Salmon fish is native to where I live in the Pacific Northwest, and they are known for their athletic jumps up […]
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 […]
When you hear the term βkettlebell workoutβ you likely think of a round weight with a handle being swung in all directions. The great thing about KB workouts, though, is that they donβt have to involve fast swinging. If you want to learn basic tummysafe strategies for traditional KB moves, check out Kettlebell Workout 1 […]
What if you could get stronger just 20 seconds at a time? Thatβs what Tabata is! You do an exercise for 20 seconds, then you take a 10-second break. You can do anything for 20 seconds, right? We have a few other Tabata-style workouts you can find in our A-Z section, but this one is […]
Yβall loved the first one, so we had to make a second edition of this popular 5Γ5 workout with 25 exercises formatted to be done in 5 chunks including a warmup, weights, cardio, and a cool down stretch sesh. Feel free to do it all at once, but you can also βchunk it upβ throughout […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overwhelmingly, when I asked for βOβ alliterations to match the word βorangeβ from our fans, people said βobliques!β Of course, you know how much my brain enjoys coming up with core exercises, however β beyond rotation β your obliques are in charge of PREVENTING twisting between your ribs and hips. This brilliant core workout explores […]
Yeah, so this workout KILLED me almost dead, people! I was laying on the floor in a sweaty puddle by the end, so be warned: start with light weights, and set your ego aside like I did halfway through this vibrant workout that will build your muscular endurance with movements that go over and under […]
The bouncy ball routine we filmed called βPurple Passingβ was such a hit β and so many people have told us it helped them break through mental barriers that were keeping them from exercise β I decided to film another version with a bigger ball! Youβll seriously enjoy how time flies when youβre concentrating on […]
What happens within your core when you hold a weighted object in one hand, and balance on the opposite foot? The answer: a whole lot of awesomesauce! But itβs not just about your belly. Balance work and loaded activities like weightlifting have both been shown to improve bone density better than medication at any age! […]
Prepare to get a little red in the face during this smoking hot, bicep and butt burner! Donβt forget to breathe (or youβll really be red-faced) so listen to my cues as we explore some new ranges of motion with various weightlifting props. I was a bit sore after filming this one, so be warned […]
Did you know that your blood isnβt actually red? Inside your body, itβs more of a purplish-blue hue. Exercise makes your heart pump blood faster, and this gentle home workout video offers a combination of transverse-toning cardio and weights will leave you feeling heady, victorious and royal! Each move incorporates a βpumpβ of the deep […]
Load your bones AND mind (without turning purple) in this weightlifting workout that will press your muscles into better shape! By the way, yes, thatβs a plank in the preview image, but donβt worry! You know youβll be given options, but if you want to practice your plank progressions, click here. Unlike Purple Pump, this […]
If youβre feeling chunky and needing fitness in smaller chunks, this workout offers 5 portions of 5 exercises each that can be done in 5 minutes per chunk β similar to our 5Γ5 challenge course β but all in one routine that is designed to be easily chunked apart. With a variety of weight work […]
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 […]
No dumbbells? No official fitness props? No problem! If you donβt have traditional βhand weightsβ like kettle bells, or if you just want to explore other types of homemade weights, youβll enjoy how FUN it is to learn how to lift a variety of objects in meaningful ways.Β Equipment Needed: This has to be the […]
Did you know that many Fit2B routines are duplicates of what I teach in classes in my community? This particular workout was an 8-week series that I was blessed to lead at a local gym for women in recovery from substance use disorders. I came to that first class with a set of movements in […]
Have you been wanting to learn how to do pushups? This tutorial will help you make progress as it goes over arm, hand, and shoulder positioning, core awareness, alignment, and more! Like any motion β especially one thatβs loaded with your own body weight β thereβs a learning curve and practice is key. In fact, […]
Tabata is a style of workout that offers a a variety of exercises within a timed framework that provides a manageable level of interval training. If you want to learn more about Tabata and the country that created it, visit our Exercise Around The World course here. In this workout, weβre going to do just […]
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, […]
Learning how to do pull-ups and gaining the strength to do them is an ongoing βuse it or lose itβ journey. This routine will teach you 6 progressive steps to improve your ability to do a pull-up! When I was in middle school, like, maybe 6th grade, I could beat all the kids β even […]
If youβre fortunate enough to find a set of battle ropes, then youβll LOVE this quick standing arm and core workout that will tone your abs, shoulders, biceps and triceps! Β There are several interesting things to note in this routine: First, Iβm barefoot. I have worked toward being able to do this for my […]
15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Core, Easy Routines, Lower Body, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Non-Yoga, Pathways, Postnatal, Relaxing, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Upper Body, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Silver Home Workout Videos
The following βSILVERβ workouts are the eighth and final installment in our Color Series of home workout videos,Β a 2-year project which uses color themes to explore the core, breath, and motion. I dyed my hair to match each part of the series, and I also provided cues, wore fun outfits, and set each stage in […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, 31 Minutes +, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Easy Routines, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Pathways, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Pink Home Workout Videos
The following βPINKβ workouts were the seventh installment in our Color Series of home workout videos which uses centralized themes of color to explore the core, breath, and motion. The Color SeriesΒ was a 2-year project that was completed in January of 2021. It reflects 8 colors and contains almost 50 inspiring workouts. Now remember, this […]
10 Minutes or Less, 15 Minutes or Less, 20 Minutes or Less, 25 Minutes or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, 31 Minutes +, Cardio, Challenging Routines, color series, Easy Routines, Medium Routines, No Props Required, Pathways, Stretching & Flexibility, TummySafe, Weights & Resistance, Workout Routines, Yoga
Color Series: Green Home Workout Videos
The following green home workout videos are the sixth installment in our Color Series of home workout videos, a project designed to explore fitness around colorful themes that improve our connection to core, breath, and motion. Upon completion, The Color Series will reflect 8 colors and contain a total of 40-50 workouts. Prior to βThe […]
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 […]
Members asked for a basic weight training video for children, and this is our answer: Sadie and I partnered to teach kids how to breathe, align, and have fun while lifting some easy weights. This isnβt about helping kids bulk up or trim down. This is about learning form and technique that will improve coordination […]
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!
Break out of the βlinearβ box of motion and learn how to use your stretchy exercise bands for circular motions. In this total body routine that gradually builds the workload, we also play with tying knots in them to make a circle of resistance! Youβre going to be delighted at several new motions youβll be […]
One of my favorite ways to get a quick, challenging workout β thatβs also easily scalable if Iβm low on energy β is to set up a home circuit. I put various props around my house and go through them two times, doing anywhere from 5 β 20 reps of each activity. This workout will […]
This workout builds on Weightlifting 101 and 201, but there is so much more I could (and will) spin off of this strenuous series. The human body can move in thousands of ways, and this challenging workout packed with tummysafe strategies will get your heartrate up as you explore several creative motions while carrying load. […]
I taught βaquarobicsβ for several years, including my pregnancy and recovery with my son. Iβd set him in his carseat on the pool deck, and the class participants would coo and croon to him whenever they went by. It was so fun to teach, but I admit I was a bit stumped to get repeated […]
If this workout doesnβt turn your muscles to mush {in a good way} then youβre ready for heavier weights, because, as I say many times throughout the routine itself, βOh. My. Goodness.β I practiced and practiced this workout to prepare to not be so sweaty and out of breath while filming, but nope! This pattern […]
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 […]
Many mainstream Yoga studio classes will begin with 3-5 rounds of Surya Namaskara A followed by B. Itβs meant to be a rigorous warm up, and few form cues are given as itβs understood (or assumed) that everyone in the room can execute the proper technique and breathing. However, many people havenβt been taught. They […]
What happens if youβre ready to go back to the gym after going through all the Fit2B routines? What if you want to lift heavier than 5 or 10 pounds? How can you stay βtummysafeβ while lifting heavy? This first installment in a carefully planned and choreographed set of three routines goes over some basic […]
The second installment ofΒ a 3-part series, this challenging workout is a blend of advanced movements pulled from Yoga, Pilates and natural body resistance methodologies. Itβs long and strenuous, requiring a solid baseline of deep core strength as weβll be doing full planks (which are fine once your diastasis has narrowed and regained fascial tension + […]
This is the first ofΒ a 3-part series ofΒ playful yet intense total body strengthening moves thatΒ combineΒ elements from Pilates, Yoga, and natural transitional movements like tripods, single-leg squats, arm balances, and even planks done safely! While this routine has zero crunches or sit-ups, itβs not for someone whose abdominal fascia is still thinned out with a wide […]
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 […]
βAre those big exercise balls safe?β I get asked that question all the time, and the answer is that it depends what you do on them. This routine explores a huge variety of motions β everything from easy to hard stuff like mountain climbers and pikes β with my classic βtummysafeβ cueing. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some […]
Disclaimer: By clicking play and participating in this routine or any other video on Fit2B, you signify that you have read and agree to the terms of our conditions and disclaimer found here. When I taught step aerobics classes at a local community college, Iβd always finish the class with 10 minutes of basic step […]
Thanks to all your positive feedback on the Bag A Better Back routine, we are excited to debut this, and we have plans for βBag a Better Bustβ as well π And in case youβre wonderingΒ if itβs awkward to control a swinging grocery bag as the training tool for a toned tushie, yes! But wow! […]
This routine was designed on a quiet day in our tiny off-grid shabby cabin in Montana, dubbedΒ “The Shabin.” There isn’t much room in it, and it was raining outside. I needed to move or go crazy! So I just stood up and started playing with basic leg and arm combinations. It was easy to come […]
Goodness gracious great glutes of fire! Thatβs what you might be saying when you finish this long set of booty burninβ moves! The glutes are major stabilizers and players in your core and pelvic floor function, so having a strong set of buns to support you is crucial. Learn how to work your rear-end from […]
How about recycling some grocery bags and using water bottles as weights to create a fun and unique workout for your upper and lower back!?!Β Here at Fit2B we are all about using what you have on hand to facilitate a great workout. If youβve got dumbbells, great! But a lot of people donβt, or maybe […]
Guess what? Beth β thatβs me, the one who writes all these descriptions β doesnβt spend a bunch of time on her arms at the gym each day. I spend about 10 minutes, 2-3 times per week doing the same moves youβll see in this band workout and the other routines in the βAmazing Armsβ […]
Focusing solely on Pilates workout movements you can do at home, there really isnβt anything plain about this routine. Itβs just all about mat-style Pilates and nothing else. With several levels and modifications provided for each portion,Β we know it will be a favorite for anyone wanting a straightforward, fun approach to some of the best […]
Kettle Bell training is HOTΒ but βtummy safeβΒ the moves often are NOT β¦ In this second, slightly more advanced installment of Bethanyβs βhow toβ kettle bell series, youβll learn more moves in a safe manner that will protect your core and tune you into the proper form and breathing patterns, so that one day when you […]
As you get strong and ready for more challenges, this will become one of your favorite routines. Bethany packs a set of great moves into this short 20 minutes that will safely leave you sweaty and breathless. Get out those handweights and find a wall, because thereβs not much downtime in this video! Letβs go! […]
Kettlebell training is very popular right now, but most of the moves are demonstrated in such a fast and hyper-extended manner that most of the general videos on YouTube that show how to work with kettlebells are unsafe for the beginner exerciser or anyone with knee, hip, shoulder and core injuries such as diastasis recti […]
Β 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 […]
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, […]
As we build our own set of slightly insane workouts, you must be aware that this series will leave you with more βmuscle remindersβ that you exercises. If you are too sore to lift your arms the next day, thatβs not a good thing. Working should fatigue your muscles without hurting you or hindering your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you believe you can get a HARD workout without jumping around, doing crazy contortions, or lifting extreme loads? We believe it! We believe that all you need is your body to get one TOUGH workout. This 20-minute routine has some crazy stuff you may have never seen before, but it is straightforward and simple […]
This is the sequel to Maternity Mix I and both workouts are perfect for the soon-to-be mother. Safe for virtually any stage of pregnancy, this short workout gets every muscle without stressing loose ligaments and blossoming bellies. This workout is βtummy safeβ and uses core exercises that keep the abdominal area toned during pregnancy. Rock […]
If youβve heard of the Insanity workouts, well here is one of the most insane workouts weβve ever filmed. Why is it insane? For starters, itβs super hard and the moves are just plain crazy! Even Bethany is out of breath in this one, but itβs totally safe as long as you have a baseline […]
Newly filmed and re-released, this routine will put a jump in your step! Every transition in this workout is accomplished with a jump, but several options and levels are provided. The pace and attention to the transverse abdominus makes this a very βtummy safeβ workout. It is good for bone density and your heart rate, […]
How long can you hold a pose? This workout encourages you to hold each position for at least 10 deep breaths. Donβt let the lack of repetitive motions fool you into thinking it wonβt get your heart pumping. Holding a muscle in place can be harder than moving it! This workout was originally filmed in […]
This workout features six exercises done tabata-style, meaning each movement done for 8 sets of 20 seconds each with a 10 second rest between each set. However, unlike mainstream tabata classes that perform the exercises as fast as possible, Bethany pays careful attention to form and core positioning and keeps things at a safe pace. […]
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, […]
The Yoga Warrior poses are powerful enough all by themselves, but what if you held hand-weights while flowing through these poses? Find out how to use weights in a safe but stimulating manner to greatly increase your warrior workout intensity! Tummy Safety Tip: Remember to maintain neutral alignment and actively recruit your transverse abs whenever […]
Functional fitness workouts involve exercises that use multiple joints, multiple limbs, multiple muscles, all at once!Β Grab your dumbbells {or cans of food} and get a terrific workout that exercises every area. The total-bodyΒ movements really escalate your heart rate and calorie burn. This TummySafeβ’ routine is a re-do of the original which wasnβt diastasis friendly nor […]
Thighs. We all have two sets of them, and they need care and attention like all the rest of our body parts. Did you know we have THREE routines dedicated to these lovelies? This one youβre about to do is actually an updated, refilmed version of the original done in 2011 which you can see […]
This moderately intense, total-body exercise routine was refilmed in early March 2013 for better TummySafe cues and lighting. The music is a bit more upbeat, and the transitions are faster. So if you want a more mellow workout, this isnβt really it. If you want a total body floor workout, this is it! Equipment Needed: […]
Just hearing the word βTabataβ is enough to make some folksβ knees ache. But Beth takes the risk of knee injury out of the equation by slowing down the reps a wee bit. Itβs still the same pattern: 8 sets of one exercise. 20 seconds per set. 10 seconds rest between each set, for five […]
Originally filmed in 2010 as part of our first set of workouts, there were some seriously unhappy members when IΒ took it down to refilm AND then we had a glitch with the new one! Needless to say, Iβm very excited to debut thisΒ new version. Itβs almost ridiculous how many attempts weβve made to do this. […]
Here is our most recent routine of blended Pilates and Yoga moves that are not only TummySafe but also βloadedβ with goodness for your whole body. Go from standing to kneeling to sitting to laying all within 25 minutes, and all while utilizing your core to move your limbs. Equipment needed: a pair of handweights […]