Functional Fitness, Nutrition, and Longevity Strategies

Learn how to invest in your future self with Coach Rich Dafter's fitness, health, nutrition and positive lifestyle articles and products. Learn how to build your "Health Retirement Fund" through functional fitness, good nutrition, and longevity strategies designed for lifelong peak performance.

The Four Pillars of Health and Fitness

A sustainable body is built on a balanced foundation. We focus on four essential categories to maintain the physical and mental capacity needed to do the things you enjoy—and the things you need to do—as you get older. It's the difference between simply “being alive” and “feeling alive.” The links below take you to hundreds of articles on the blog about nutrition, strength training, endurance training, and sleep and recovery.

• Good Nutrition: Fueling your body with nutrient-dense foods to boost energy, improve mental clarity, and support recovery.
• Strength Training: Building and maintaining lean muscle mass—your body’s best defense against aging and injury.
• Endurance Training: Strengthening your heart and lungs through consistent movement and Zone 2 cardio for metabolic health.
• Sleep & Recovery: Prioritizing the "reset button" to ensure your hormones, brain, and muscles repair themselves effectively.

Whether you are looking for nutrition plans, BODi at-home workout programs, articles, resources, or the latest insights on longevity science, we have them. We also believe in the benefits of microdose fitness—the art of small, frequent movements—and functional aging, ensuring that you can keep doing what you love, whether that’s hiking, biking or playing with your grandkids.

Top Product Categories for 2026

These top product categories for 2026 will help you to achieve your health and fitness goals and give you sustained results.

Treadmills, Walking Pads and Compact Cardio Devices

The shift toward hybrid work has made under-desk cardio a top seller. Foldable models and compact equipment are great for apartment dwellers and office workers alike and can be one of the best investments you can make in your well-being. To learn how, read this post on the blog, "The Benefits of Treadmills and Walking Pads".

WalkingPad R1 Pro 2-in-1: A premium choice for those who want both a walking pad and a running treadmill in one double-foldable design. WalkingPad Z1 Folding Treadmill: The best value option for pure walking, featuring a built-in screen and a 180-degree fold for easy storage. Lifepro FlexStride Plus: Ideal for low-impact movement while sitting, offering 8 levels of resistance and a lifetime warranty.

Advanced Active Recovery

Recovery is an important part of reaching your health and fitness goals. Percussion massagers and spinal alignment tools will help with your recovery.

Theragun Mini: A recognizable name brand that is pocket-friendly and offers professional-grade percussive therapy on the go. Chirp Wheel+ 3-Pack: Highly effective for back pain relief, these wheels are FDA-registered medical devices endorsed by thousands of physical therapists. Hyperice Hypervolt Go 2: A sleek, quiet, and powerful massage gun that fits perfectly into a gym bag.

Smart Fitness Wearables

Affordable wearables that track more than just steps (like blood oxygen and stress) are popular for 2026.

Amazfit Active 2: Offers high-end features like offline maps and long battery life at a mid-range price point. Fitbit Inspire 3: The gold standard for entry-level tracking, monitoring skin temperature and SpO2 levels.

Multifunctional Supplements

"Greens + Protein" combos are trending because they simplify the user's supplement routine.

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein: A consistent bestseller known for its clean ingredients and smooth blendability. Vega Protein + Supergreens: A high-protein (25g) option that includes a full serving of greens like kale and broccoli.