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 […]
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Have you ever eyeballed your stairs at home and wondered if you could use them for a workout? Maybe you’ve even walked or jogged up and down them a few times – or tried a few jumps – but then you weren’t sure about safety, or you got bored of endless stair laps. Maybe your […]
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 […]
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 […]
The children were nestled all snug in their beds on a quiet night in December when I first watchedΒ this video from The Tummy Team about the pain of wrapping gifts. Turns out this simple task may require some technique to protect a tummy with diastasis recti, or a core that’s just given birth, or older […]
Traveling can disrupt the most avid exerciserβs routine. Being in a car or airplane for any length of time involves lots of sitting, and long journeys can leave you with sore, tight muscles. I enjoy finding creative ways to exercise on the road (or in the air) on my way to various events, so here […]
When you are NOT the one in the driverβs seat, and the road is long, and the βwhen are we there yetβ queries from the backseat are frequent, and your hip flexors or neck are telling you theyβd like to get out of the car, but youβre all stuckβ¦ this video should help provide some […]
A member asked if I might have any good stretches I do while βpumping petrolβ β¦ and it took me a full 27 seconds to figure out what she meant. Hehe! We call it βgasβ around here, and thatβs not the first time our forum has had some fun with the language differences we encounter […]
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 […]
I love this half-round of a foam roller β or βhalf domeβ as I call it in the video βΒ for so many reasons, not least of which is how I can lay it on the floor, and itβs like a magnet. It attracts people to it to play with it: kids will treat it like […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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: […]
Doesnβt stretching require being still? How does that work with children? Well, it is a challenge, but itβs not impossible! This 10 minute shortie proves that children can learn to stretch their whole bodies AND have fun AND learn about alignment at the same time! Stick around for the blooper at the end π By […]
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 coreβ¦ 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 itβs not always about flexing and βworkingβ a muscle back into shape; itβs also about lengthening the tight muscles that are […]
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 […]
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 […]
This workout is available within several pathways here at Fit2B Studio. Bethany stays in her pretty PJβs for this relaxing yet challenging home workout routine. Itβs tummy safe and total body! By clicking play and watching any video on Fit2B Studio, LLC you certify that you agree to the terms of our disclaimer found HERE!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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. […]
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 feelβ¦ peaceful. This […]