Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, Boston, MA Videos

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At-Home Upper Body Exercises with Rachael
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with loved ones! As FitRec is closed for the holiday recess until Sunday, it's a great time to try out a new at-home workout! Follow along as Rachael, a yoga and Pilates instructor at FitRec, leads you through a few upper body exercises you can do from anywhere. All you need are some weights (try canned goods or filled water bottles) and you're on your way! Don't forget to check out our entire collection of How to Keep Moving Wherever You Are exercises, workouts, and tips and tricks! bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving (P.S. We know gyms aren't shut down anymore. This video was filmed during the early days of Covid, but the content was too good not to share! ☺️)

Vinyasa Movement Break with Dave
What better way to celebrate #NationalInternetDay than with a new How to Keep Moving Wherever You Are home workout! Follow along as Dave Rogers, a yoga instructor at FitRec, leads you through a short vinyasa yoga series. This works great on its own, as a warm-up for other exercise, or as a movement break during your workday. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Tabletop Glutes with Faith
Rachael, a yoga teacher at FitRec, is back with another great exercise you can add to your lower-body workout repertoire! Better yet, there's no equipment needed, so you can take this one with you wherever you go! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Chaturanga Push-Ups with Dave
Chaturanga is a common pose that you may encounter in vinyasa yoga, which is a move that transitions you from high plank to low plank. It requires strength from your chest, shoulders, and triceps. If you’re looking to build up to doing chaturanga in your next yoga practice, this strength-building exercise, demonstrated by FitRec yoga instructor Dave, will help you get there! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Nighttime Yoga with Faith
After a long day, there are few things better than taking a little time to wind down! Try out these three yoga poses, demonstrated by FitRec yoga and barre instructor Faith, that you can add to your pre-bedtime ritual to help you relax. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Neck Rolls with Rachael
Time for a study break! Release tension in your neck and top the spine with these gentle neck rolls that you can do from anywhere. These can serve as a great break from work or studying, especially if you've been sitting for extended periods of time. Follow along as Rachael, a yoga instructor at FitRec, guides you through. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Elevate Your Downward Dog with Dave
Downward dog is a great warm-up to use early in your yoga practice, but can be challenging if you have tight hamstrings, hips, or lower back. These queues can help you gain flexibility and mobility, and more comfortably ease into the pose. Thanks to our yogi friend Dave for taking us through this exercise! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Chaturanga Variations with Faith
Calling all yogis! Try out these Chaturanga options as part of your practice, or if you just need a quick movement break during the day! Follow along as Faith, a yoga and barre instructor at FitRec, guides you through. Have you tried these variations before? For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Weighted Glute Bridges with Rachael
This easy-to-do-at-home glute exercise takes a little creativity! Grab whatever weights you might have (try cans or heavy textbooks) and try out this weighted bridge led by Rachael, a yoga instructor at FitRec. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Neck and Shoulder Relaxation with Faith
Seeking a little rest and relaxation transitioning out of the long weekend? Try out this series of neck rolls and a seated shoulder set to help relieve stress and tension. You can try these anytime and anywhere, whether that's at your desk, or whenever you need a movement break throughout the day. A shoutout to Faith, a yoga and barre instructor at FitRec, for bringing us these exercises and keeping us feeling well! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Leg Lifts with Rachael
Happy Monday, Terriers! We're so excited to open our doors for summer workouts today! If you can't visit us in-person, FitRec yoga instructor Rachael has you covered. Follow along as she leads you through a series of leg lifts and demonstrates a few variations. You can do this anywhere at home or even outside - all you need is a little space! Try adding some weight for an extra challenge. Don't forget to engage the core and focus on controlled movements! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Hip Stretches with Dave
Because who doesn't want to try a few new stretches to kick off summer break, or before graduation weekend?! This series of stretches will open up your hips, which is especially helpful if you've been doing more sitting than usual lately. Follow along as FitRec yoga instructor Dave Rogers guides you through. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Dolphin Push-Ups with Faith
Dolphin push-ups are a great way to warm up for forearm stands specifically, but they can also help activate your core and lower body... or act as a simple way to take a movement break during finals week! Follow along as Faith, a yoga and barre instructor at FitRec, takes you through the moves step-by step. Good luck with the last day of final exams, Terriers - you've got this! For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

At-Home Arm Exercises with Rachael
Feel the burn! Today, we bring you a short series of simple arm exercises that will work your small stabilizing muscles. Better yet, you can do these while watching tv or studying - multitasking at its finest! Try these with body weight or grab whatever you may have at home (canned goods work well). This series is led by Rachael, a yoga instructor at FitRec. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Zoom Break with Micki
Take a few minutes to move with Micki Taylor-Pinney, Director of Dance. This Zoom-inspired movement sequence reminds us of the importance of taking breaks from the computer. Stand up, stretch, spiral, and curve. Follow along and enjoy! Try this sequence with music! Here are our recommendations: Minor Swing by Rachel Portman Real Deal by Goldfish Kalan Nege by Issa Bagaoyogo For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Six Movements of the Spine with Rachael
Happy Monday, Terriers! Start off your week with this short stretching series, great for warming up your spine pre- or post-workout, or anytime throughout the day when you're in need of a movement break. No equipment needed, so you can take these moves with you anywhere! This series is led by Rachael, a yoga instructor at FitRec. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.

Spine Movement with Dave
Take a one minute movement break with Dave, a yoga instructor at FitRec! This quick routine is helpful for loosening up your spine and relieving stiffness, especially if you've been doing a lot of sitting. For more ways to move, visit bu.edu/fitrec/how-to-keep-moving.