Sometimes we cannot get to the gym, are away from home, and do not have anything to work with but our body. This is never a reason to skip your exercise! Learning to develop internal resistance in the body using friction, body mass, the wall and the floor, these are some of my favorite bodyweig...

In this video, experience creative, challenging exercises designed to improve muscle strength and reactivity using the small Pilates mini ball and a large stability ball. Feel the core having to stabilize in every position while working the whole body in thirty minutes. Appropriate for all leve...

The Stability Ball allows for smooth transitioning between exercises and helps us to learn to control our joints, since the ball is always moving. The curved surface of the ball makes it the perfect tool to practice core strengthening exercises. For all these reasons, the ball makes any Yoga pr...

This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of exercises using dumbbells and a stability ball. Supersets can increase the difficulty of the workout and improve muscle gain since you can get more done in the time you have. Performing exercises with similar muscle gro...

This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of exercises using dumbbells and a TheraBand. Supersets can increase the difficulty of the workout and improve muscle gain since you can get more done in the time you have. Performing exercises with similar muscle groups b...

This routine uses various Yoga Therapy techniques designed to improve strength in the muscles that cross the shoulder, rib cage, pelvis, and spine. You will learn about the importance of isometric resistance training is to shoulder health.

This routine begins with an exploration of shoulder an...

This video will give you a great overview of the basic Pilates exercises that were handed down by Joseph Pilates and modified over the years. Learn how to modify the movements to fit your body and your goals while ensuring joint protection and safety. These exercises will build core strength, i...

This workout begins with a rhythmic warm-up followed by a mini-ball segment to work the lower body. Next, practice many powerful leg exercises using dumbbells. You will get plenty of cues and modifications as we move with a comfortable pace to give you a joint-friendly effective strength routin...

This body weight only vinyasa style Yoga flow is more athletic in nature, moving from one position to the other with a strength focus. We start with a centering breathwork meditation to set our intention and check in with our body. This is followed by a limbering movement warm up and a strong, ...

This Yoga Fusion workout begins with a short meditation to set the stage. We then move to some abdominal and hip exercises on the floor and then move to the barre with a great lower body routine blending yoga poses using the barre. Experience some classical ballet moves (that anyone can do!) an...

This Pilates Fusion workout begins with a standing lower body sequence to warm up the lower body, followed by some creative barre work to specifically target various hip muscles. Next we move to the floor for abdominal and back exercises common to Pilates. Yoga flows are inserted into the worko...

The hip joint is complex! It moves in many different planes of motion and bears a large amount of our mass. It is influenced by the foot, knee, and torso. Keeping the hip strong and stable is a very important part of healthy aging. In this video, we explore some of the best hip exercises for fl...

In this video, Lauren will show you how to effectively strength train with dumbbells. Using a chair to assist the body in supporting joints as well as in transitioning from one position to the next, get proper cues in alignment and control. This video is appropriate for beginners as well as a s...

The Fitness Integrated Science Yoga methodology is rooted in isometric resistance training and muscle activation. Regular practice will result in better range of motion that is also strong and stable. This video uses other props, such as the dumbbell, elastic band, and yoga block to further enh...

The Stability ball adds such a challenge to every position all on its own, but add the Theraband to these exercises and you get an awesome strength workout that challenges the mind and body. This workout will strengthen your core, improve joint stability, build muscle, and help with overall neur...

Experience several creative yoga sequeces that target the hips, thighs, ankles, and feet. This practice will build lower body strength and train the cardiovascular system. A chair or support is recommended for a few of the balancing poses to maximize strength benefits. This workout will burn f...

This video is appropriate for all levels and one that should be done often! This routine begins on the floor, using the small sponge ball, yoga block, and yoga strap as resistance. Learn how subtle movement can be, especially done slowly with intention. Strength gains are huge, as we can uncov...

One of the reasons instructors use so many vinyasas (up-down / up-down / up-down) movements with planks is to bring strengthening to the upper body in yoga poses. Many complain of wrist and shoulder pain from their yoga practice. In this routine, however, we will use free weights to accomplish t...

Neck and shoulder pain is very common for many individuals. Many people regularly engage in stretching, massage, and traction techniques to release tension. However any modality that we use to increase range of motion can also potentially weaken muscles if the stretch violates active range of m...

Using a weighted dumbbell and an elastic band, this fitness routine targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, transverse abdominis, as well as muscles in the hips. Practice exercises from the floor as well as in standing for maximal strengthening benefits. This routine provides a logical progress...

Experience a total body challenge using a support, bodyweight, and dumbbells. The workout includes a rhythmic warm- up, core training section, upper body strength training, standing thigh and glute strengthening exercises, and a ballet-inspired Yoga isometric section to activate muscles and stre...

Many yoga classes rely on poses like plank and downward dog to challenge the upper body, but many times these drive uncomfortable stresses to the wrist and shoulders. Adding weighted dumbbells creates some great arm exercises to enhance your experience in yoga poses. The elastic Theraband can ...

This Barre workout incorporates gliding disks, but you can use a folded towel or paper plate under the hands and feet as an alternative.

Strengthen your arms, shoulders, hips, legs, and core with this easy-to-follow barre challenge. When using Gliders, place the ball of your foot on the Glider...

This complete workout includes a strong rhythmic warm-up followed by a series of core exercises to target abs, back and shoulders. Using isometric Yoga poses to keep you going, experience some great standing barre exercises to make your hips feel amazing! This video will help you tone your musc...