A long time ago, in a poorly-lit room far away, with a cheap microphone we could barely afford, we filmed the first version of this routine. The audio was scratchy. My hair was long. The lights came from the garage. We cobbled together those first few Fit2B routines on prayers and tight budgets. Now, look […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question about heeled shoes posted in our forum: “Beth is it possible for someone to have “short tendons”? My mom was told she needed to wear shoes with a heel because she has short Achilles’ tendons. Are their specific stretches to lengthen them?” -Lauren F. That question was posted in our private member forum, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The fourth in our uber basic yet super effective basic aerobics routines, this video will get your heart rate elevated and your muscles moving in all directions! Just like Beth, you donβt even have to get out of your slippers to do this mini-workout that shows you how to bring some small hand-weights along for […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]