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.


top shelf // a la ITG

 

If you're a follower of Into the Gloss like I am, then you've seen The Top Shelf posts that are featured on both their site and Instagram feeds. #ITGtopshelfie has become super popular, so I wanted to partake in the fun! Here is a peek at my medicine cabinet, featuring tons of my favorite products. You can read more details about each item on my morning routinebedtime routine, and gettin' glam posts! I will also continue to post new finds, must-have products, and amazing brands that I use & love, so be sure to check back!

 

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.