get fit with britt // tricep dips

Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit at home or on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!

Today's exercise is the simple-looking, yet highly effective tricep dip. This is a easy exercise that you can do almost anywhere, and it's great at adding definition to your arms. You can mix it up by changing the position of your feet (heels together/toes apart, hip width apart, or up on your heels), but always make sure to keep your butt hovering right between your hands. It's easy to let your butt slide forward without realizing, but this makes the work easier and less effective. Create the dipping motion by bending your elbows slightly, then extending them back straight. By planting your feet flat and extending your arms straight, you can really take the unassuming tricep dip to the next level! Do 3 sets of 10 dips for the full effect!

*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.


get fit with britt // top of thighs

Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!

Today's workout focuses on thighs, specifically the tops of your thighs. If you want an exercise that will start to burn immediately, this is the one for you. Thighs can be a tricky area to tame, especially for women, but I have found this move to be super effective at keeping my thighs slim and trim! Make sure you stay up on your tip toes, and keep a long, straight line from your shoulders to your knees. It's also important to keep your arms straight and your chest open while pulsing your knees in towards the wall. 

*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.

get fit with britt // platform abs

Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!

Today's exercise focuses on abs. People are always curious about what I do to get toned abs, and it's definitely a body part I work hard at and am proud of. Pure Barre has a strong focus on core work, and adding in the platform allows you to take your work to the next level. By propping your feet up on the platform, you make an otherwise simple exercise something truly powerful & effective. Make sure to avoid any rocking or momentum, as this will make the work easier & less effective. Repeat the below sequence (5 sets lower then upper curls, 5 sets lower & upper curls) three times for a nice burn!

*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.


get fit with britt // outer seat

Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit at home or on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!

Today's exercise focuses on your butt! I love this one because you get to lay down on your side, so you almost feel relaxed, but the move really ends up burning your tush like crazy! This is a great area to focus on when you want to give some nicely defined shape to your butt. The small, subtle movements really target your outer seat, helping to lift and tone throughout. Be sure to press your forearm down into the ground for added support & to help keep your hips stacked. If you're up for it, you can also add a resistance band around your thighs for an extra challenge!

*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.


suitcase workout

 

When traveling for work, I've learned it's a good idea to bring a few key items in your suitcase so that you can fit in a workout on-the-go. Running outside is nice, but isn't always an option. I typically prefer strength training over cardio anyways, so it's nice to know that you can still get your sweat on in the convenience of your own hotel room. A resistance band is a great, lightweight option that you can keep in your suitcase, and can be used for a wide variety of exercises like glute presses, clam shells, abdominal curls, and shoulder presses. I also like to bring a pair of 2 lb. ankle weights with me, as you can attach them to your ankles for added resistance in your butt or leg exercises, or hold them as dumbbells to work the arms and chest. It's better to put these in a checked luggage bag though, as airport security will have to check them if they're in your carry-on. A jumprope is another great option, assuming the ceilings in your hotel room aren't super low (this happens a lot), and can be an excellent form of cardio if you feel like you just want to move a bit after sitting on a plane for hours! I like doing high-knee jumps with the jumprope, and I'm still trying to master the "double-unders". No equipment? No problem! There are tons of exercises (think barre or pilates) that simply use your own body weight as resistance, and these days it's easy to find videos & demos online. Definitely check out my "get fit with britt" series for motivation and ideas!

*Photo by Alex Cramer for Free People

 

get fit with britt // triceps

Welcome back to Get Fit with Britt! I'm going to be posting some demos of my fave exercises taught at Pure Barre Williamsburg, with the help of their awesome instructors. Pure Barre is a fast, effective, and most importantly, safe way to change your body, and follows a technique that's high-intensity, but low impact to protect your joints! Thanks to Pure Barre, I have been able to build long, lean (not bulky!) muscles while tapering everything in & lifting it up! For this series, we will pick a particular move, explain the focus area and correct form, then demonstrate it so you can practice at home! That way, if/when you come to the studio yourself, you'll be rocking the moves & way ahead of the game ;) These exercises are also a great way to get fit at home or on-the-go! I find myself regularly using Pure Barre exercises during my hotel room workouts. Additionally, you can get all the outfits I'm wearing at the Pure Barre Williamsburg studio, so definitely go by if you're looking for some fun, new workout gear! Come & join me, get that healthy & strong body you've always wanted- come Get Fit with Britt!

Today's exercise focuses on the back of your arms, specifically the triceps. Now that it's getting warmer out, I tend to wear more tanks & sleeveless tops, so I definitely like to make sure my arms are nicely toned. It's all about muscle definition, and this tricep workout defines in all the right places! Make sure to keep your arms as stick-straight as possible, even though it's easy to let them bend a bit once you start to get tired. I use lighter 2 lb weights, but feel free to use 3 or 5 lb. weights (or no weights!) if you prefer. It's preferable to have proper form with lighter weight than bent arms with heavier weight. You'll get better results this way!

*I am not a trainer or health professional, so please consult one if you feel you're doing something wrong or could potentially injure yourself.