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A Place for Hygge, Inspiration, Healthy Baking, Pilates, Barre, Yogalates & Mindfulness!Pilates Mat Resistance Workout you Have to Try!
If you haven't tried light weights and light resistance on a workout lately, you've got to try this! This 15 Minute Light Resistance Workout on the Pilates Mat is perfect for developing strength and muscle tone, and most importantly the little weights really do the...
Pilates Mat Workout: Abs, Arms, and Outer Thighs
One of our favorite things about a Fittbe Pilates workout is that you get to work so many muscles at once. That's actually a big part oof why the workouts feel so good too! For example, in this workout, we start with warming up and then settle into our obliques and...
Veggie Packed Stir Fry Recipe!
This veggie packed stir fry is a total treat that we recommend for any weeknight dinner. It's so good especially when you choose to make it with Japanese Noodles and PACK it with veggies. The Veggie List: (You can add MORE if you want!) Broccoli Peppers: Red, Yellow,...
How to Fall Back Asleep: Our best tips to get those zzz’s
We've all been there. Whether there's something on our mind, or we simply lie there completely awake in the middle of the night, sleeplessness is bad news. Not getting enough rest can lead to a myriad of problems, and make it impossible to be productive and effective...
Is Barre or Pilates Better?
So, which one is better, Barre or Pilates? A lot of people are asking which is better? Barre or Pilates. Well, the answer really depends upon your goal! Here at Fittbe we do and love both. 🙂 When you start Pilates, you'll find that in classical instruction there is a...
Watch Giselle Online
Stella Abrera, American Ballet Theatre, Giselle, May 27, 2017. Photo by: Kent G Becker. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)The Most Romantic Ghost Story of All TimeFor all of us who love to watch ballet, here are some lovely links to the...
Quick Pilates Oblique Warm Up To Try
Here is a great warm up that you can try, and here's the image I love ~ you are sitting so tall, and you are twisting through your center. You might even imagine that you are that center piece of an old washing machine, (yes, that thing that gets your clothes all...
Do you need to be a Dancer to do Barre?
few thoughts on Barre vs Ballet! And, most importantly, do you need to be a dancer to do a barre workout?! . First answer, absolutely not! Barre workouts are for everyone. You certainly don't need to have a dance background to enjoy a great barre workout. . But, with...
Quotes to Help you Find Balance
Finding balance can be difficult. We feel ourselves pulled to achieve, and then we're at the same time supposed to find time to relax, and practice self care. Balance is everything. Eat a nice cookie, go for a jog. Take the morning off on a Saturday, and don't be so...
Baked Salmon Recipe
Baked Salmon is a staple in our house! It’s packed with Omega-3 fatty acids. This heart healthy entree is something you can feel good about feeding your family. Just like all of of our recipes, we keep it simple. Start with a nice piece of fish, (Salmon Filet, about...
Stretch Session for Balanced Body: Waist, Hamstrings, Hips, All Levels
This stretch session is a calm and relaxing 11 minutes for all levels. Enjoy the routine as you take some time to elongate your muscles!Stretching is essential for overall muscle balance and health. Moreover, it helps to prevent injury (how many babies pull muscles,...
Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe
Sweet little Sunday! Sunday Mornings call for tasty treats and these muffins are de-lish! They are a great use for those sad brown bananas and are pretty quick to prep. Bonus – you can use only 1 bowl (less dishes to wash…yes please!). Most importantly, they are...
Cozy Healthy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Who has been craving pumpkin everything?! It’s the absolute best for this time of year, so cozy and rich and gives you that hygge Autumn feeling! Here’s our recipe for the yummiest pumpkin soup, and if you make it, we’d love to see, so tag @nwfavorites and...
Planting Ranunculus in October
Ranunculus are such a beautiful choice of flower, and Fall is the ideal time to plant! Here's a little video of how we plant our Ranunculus every year. You all know tubers, bulbs, and seeds, but with ranunculus, we have "corms!" Be sure to soak them in water for a few...
Healthy Cookies: Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip
If you are like me, you have a tough time serving refined sugars to your loved ones! The great thing is, that you and truly get a great tasting cookie with this combo of agave nectar and honey. Bonus, if you are trying to lean toward more healthy fats - you can feel...
No Equipment Pilates Mat Core Workout
Enjoy a no equipment core workout all on the Pilates mat with no equipment. It's the perfect boost. The Fittbe Apps 6 minutes a day offers a serious boost to your overall health and fitness! Enjoy this session, and for FULL workouts and coaching from Kiira Lawson,...
Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
Ingredients/Shopping List 2 cups oatmeal1 cup shredded coconut, loosely packed½ wheat germ, or flax seed1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2/3 cup honey (You can also use maple syrup, but we find the honey really holds them together)1/4 cup lightly...
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
Lately, we have been trying to “eat the rainbow” everyday! Focusing on healthy food choices and eating as many fruits and veggies as possible. This smoothie contains all the colors, Red berries, Orange zest, Yellow banana and mango, green spinach, and Blueberries! Not...
