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.


britt's picks // hair stylist

 

Ever since I got a platinum blonde pixie cut for the Balenciaga show several years ago, which was so fun & different by the way, I've been slowly but surely growing out my hair. Jae Manuel Cardenas at Sally Hershberger Downtown keeps my locks looking clean & healthy, while giving a subtle shaping & cut every few months. Frequent trims are the key to keeping your hair looking its best, and Viviscal supplements don't hurt either!

 

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