Derek Beres is a multi-faceted media expert and group fitness instructor based in Los Angeles. He is the Director of Content for RChain Cooperative, a columnist for Big Think, and a music expert for 24 Hour Fitness. He teaches yoga, kettlebells, studio cycling and bodyweight training at Equinox. Derek is ACE, AFAA, Schwinn and Kettlebell Athletics certified. His latest book, Whole Motion: Training Your Brain and Body for Optimal Health was published in 2017, and he is currently working on a new book about how technology is affecting our bodies, Anatomy of Distraction. Learn more at http://www.derekberes.com
By Derek Beres on Apr 12, 2019
Our adductors and abductors are extremely important yet often overlooked muscles. In this short flow we move through a series of exercises designed to activate and strengthen them. This is a great warm-up for a longer balance-oriented class or simply a great way to loosen up quickly.
By Derek Beres on Mar 28, 2019
Sometimes fourteen minutes to focus on your center is enough. This quick series also makes for a great warm-up for another yoga flow.
By Derek Beres on Mar 12, 2019
In this wide-ranging flow, we hit standing and arm balances, core work, and a whole range of dynamic movement.
By Derek Beres on Feb 14, 2019
We discuss flexibility in yoga often, but don't spend enough time discussing mobility. This set of movements addresses the end range of your joints in the lower chain, from ankles to knees to hips.
By Derek Beres on Jan 28, 2019
Quality movement and lower repetition is the goal here as we explore movement in a variety of planes, including strong core and Pilates workouts. Forgetting my new iPhone dongle, we'll let the music be our breath (or put on your own!).
By Derek Beres on Jan 23, 2019
In this second short kettlebell flow, we work toward Turkish get-ups with a few rounds of squats, lateral lunges, cleans, and presses. This class can be taken with a light weight or even a yoga block in lieu of a kettlebell.
By Derek Beres on Jan 1, 2019
Finding the sweet spot between opening your upper back and shoulders and keeping your core engaged is the goal of this flow. Plenty of full-body love expressed along the way. There are even some plyometrics for added fun.
By Derek Beres on Dec 10, 2018
In this ongoing series of short flows, we get the work done in ten minutes or less.
By Derek Beres on Nov 27, 2018
We stay on the ground for this glute-strengthening and core-building bridge-based sequence.
By Derek Beres on Nov 12, 2018
In this ongoing series of short flows, we get the work done in roughly ten minutes.
