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Friends and Family Summer Offers

The exclusive Friends and Family Summer Offers include not just the Annual BODi Subscription with Shakeology, but two new offers. The 3-Month Subscription for just $57.00 ($19.00 a month) now has a 30-day free trial. There is also now a BODi Monthly Subscription for just $19.00 a month. Now you […]

Friends and Family Summer Offers

Benefits of Drinking Beachbody Performance Energize

The benefits of drinking Beachbody Performance Energize are primarily from the ingredients beta alanine and quercetin. Along with the caffeine from green tea and coffee bean extracts, this “power trio” makes having healthy ingredients one of the primary benefits of drinking Beachbody Performance Energize. Scroll down to learn more about […]

Benefits of Drinking Beachbody Performance Energize

The most popular Beachbody program of all time is Insanity, according to Google AI Overview, but it may not be the best for you. The answer for you is the program that best fits your fitness personality and needs. The program that inspires you and motivates you each day, and […]

Most Popular Beachbody Program of All Time

BODi Total Solution Bundle

The BODi Total Solution bundle combines an annual BODi subscription, including fitness and nutrition programs, a monthly subscription to Shakeology 14 Single-Serve Packets, plus two free gifts AND FREE shipping & handling — all for only $129.95 USD / $158.13 CAD — 60% OFF buying the products separately!     Why the BODi Total Solution […]

The BODi Total Solution Bundle – Save 60%

Energize Pre-Workout

BODi nutrition products and supplements are designed to fuel and support your body’s needs in an ecosystem that works together in tandem with your training program. I personally drink Vegan Shakeology every day, as well as drinking BODi Performance Energize before every workout and Plant-Based Recover afterward. Scroll down to […]

BODi Nutrition Products and Supplements

BODi Flash Days Sale

During the exclusive BODi Flash Sales Day Event, get a 30-serving bag of Shakeology, PLUS 3 months of streaming BODi workouts for $99.00! This sale starts today and ends July 11th, so don’t delay. You get free shipping and a free shaker cup as well – total value is $237.00 […]

BODi Flash Sale Days Event

The powerful ingredients in Shakeology work together to improve your gut health, decrease your cravings, and so much more. I started drinking Shakeology on March 20th, 2009, and have never stopped. Along with improved gut health and decreased cravings, I was supplying my body with high-quality protein, immune boosters, detoxifiers, […]

Powerful Ingredients in Shakeology

Freedom from being overweight and feeling unhealthy is yours with BODi at-home workout programs and nutrition programs. On this Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedoms and you can celebrate yours by committing to doing BODi workout programs and following BODi nutrition programs. For even more reason to celebrate, BODi […]

Freedom from Being Overweight

4th of July Sale - 72% Off

The July 4th Save 72% Sale gives you a full year of BODi for just $119.00 (that’s 72% off) — plus get a FREE 14-serving box of Shakeology! With the July 4th sale, you get a full year of BODi for just $119.00 (that’s 72% off) — plus get a […]

July 4th Sale – Save 72%

Calories Burned During Different Exercises

Knowing the calorie burn during different exercises is an effective way to stay on top of your calories burned and calories consumed for weight management. Scroll down to learn how many calories you are burning during various exercises. From BODi health and fitness writer Lauren Bedosky, who specializes in running, […]

Calorie Burn During Different Exercises

BODi Workout Programs for Weight Loss

The best BODi workout programs for weight loss have to be the programs that you will consistently do and finish. When you apply a filter in the BODi Library for “weight loss”, there are 30 programs listed. That means that there is bound to be a trainer, length, and workout […]

BODi Workout Programs for Weight Loss

Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat

The hidden dangers of visceral fat are not as well known as they should be. Excessive amounts increase your risk of diabetes and other serious ailments, such as liver dysfunction. Visceral fat is one of the biggest contributing factors to health implications deriving from excess body fat. To learn more […]

Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat

I started to get the most out of BODi workouts when Beachbody started Badges on March 1st, 2022, and I finished programs. Before that, starting in March 2007 when I got P90X, I did the workouts that I liked and then started the next new program that Beachbody came out […]

Get the Most Out of Your BODi Workouts

You can easily do BODi workouts at the gym on your phone or other device by streaming them in the BODi Library. You can also download workouts prior to going if you feel that WiFi might be an issue. You always have your phone with you, so if you love […]

Do BODi Workouts at the Gym

Reduce Body Fat Percentage

In order to reduce your body fat percentage, you need to be consistent with the key pillars of success – diet, strength training, cardio workouts, and lifestyle. Each one is essential and no single one will give you the body fat percentage loss that you want. Scroll down to read […]

Reduce Body Fat Percentage

Benefits of a Virtual Personal Trainer

The benefits of having a virtual personal trainer are many, and much less expensive than an in-person one. I was an ACE Certified Personal Trainer for many years. I started in the 90s when I was still living in NJ and also still recovering from a serious car accident. I […]

Benefits of a Virtual Personal Trainer

BODi $25.00 3-Month Subscription

BODi now has a $25.00 3-Month Subscription so that you can do the new 25 Minute Speed Train program for just $25.00! Joel Freeman’s new program comes out June 10th, and you can now do it for less than the normal $89.00 3-month subscription price – a $64.00 savings for […]

BODi $25.00 3-Month Subscription

BODi Ambassador Rich Dafter is a title that I have wanted for years. I was a Beachbody Coach, but now I am an ambassador for BODi – every program, every product, and every opportunity that BODi gives us to have better quality of life. When you visit BODi.com you will […]

BODi Ambassador Rich Dafter

25 Minute Speed Train

The 25 Minute Speed Train program from Joel Freeman is an 8-week, step-by-step strength plan to help you make real progress. The program is in the BODi Library now so if you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi Subscription, use this […]

25 Minute Speed Train Has Launched

Power of At-Home Workouts

The benefits of at-home workouts come from being in control of your fitness, health, and quality of life, working out on your schedule, and not being tied to a gym’s equipment availability and capacity. You can work out without having to get ready and look a certain way or drive […]

Benefits of At-Home Workouts

A Shakeology Drinker for 16 Years

I’ve been a Shakeology drinker for 16 years. I wasn’t paid to drink it and didn’t get it free. I drink it for the quality ingredients. You can see my Shakeology Day One post from March 20th, 2009 here, and it has been an uninterrupted journey since then. To learn […]

Shakeology Drinker for 16 Years

The BODi Experience Community

The BODi Experience Community was created as a place to make friends, inspire others, get answers, stay motivated, and have fun. In the four days since the community started on May 27th, there are now over 10,000 BODi members sharing and getting inspiration and motivation in return! The BODi Experience […]

The BODi Experience Community

Benefits of Quercetin and Beta-Alanine

The benefits of the quercetin and beta-alanine in Performance Energize include enhanced endurance and delayed muscle fatigue. Both of them are combined in Performance Energize, along with low-dose caffeine. I have used Energize (originally Energy and Endurance) since I started P90X in 2007. Scroll down to learn more about the […]

Benefits of Quercetin and Beta Alanine

Get Stronger with Kelsey Heenan

Get Stronger with Kelsey Heenan is five new workouts from the creator of 4 Weeks of Focus and the Openfit program, Get Strong. I have done all three of Kelsey Heenan’s programs, and they are excellent. Scroll down to learn how this program can fit into your workout program.   […]

Get Stronger With Kelsey Heenan

The Love Your BODi Summer Ready Event has begun, and we are encouraging you to get fast results, step-by-step with a BODi Subscription that costs less than 50 cents USD / 60 cents CAD a day! And remember to use Code RICHDBOD15, which gives you a 15% discount when you […]

Love Your BODi Summer Ready

Boosting Your Libido Naturally

Before boosting your libido naturally, you need to determine if it’s merely a brief lull or a more serious sign of low libido. If you’ve experienced a dip in your sex drive recently, scroll down to read this article from Kara Wahlgren. It’s normal for your needs to ebb and […]

Boosting Your Libido Naturally

Arnold Press for Bolder Shoulders

The Arnold Press for bolder shoulders isn’t just for cosmetic reasons but also for increasing your bone density, metabolic rate, and mood. Yes, strength training and having big shoulders is empowering. William Kang is the Associate Editor at BODi and you can scroll down and see his in-depth look at […]

Arnold Press for Bolder Shoulders

Stress Relieving Yoga Poses

These stress-relieving yoga poses are from gentle yoga which offers a nurturing and compassionate approach to the body. Scroll down to learn more about them in this article from certified health coach, yoga instructor and fitness nutrition specialist Stepfanie Romine. If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting […]

Stress Relieving Yoga Poses

21 Day Fix Quick Results

21 Day Fix quick results come from the way that trainer Autumn Calabrese created the program with super-effective workouts and a simple approach to eating. Scroll down to learn more about how 21 Day Fix has been getting people results for 10+ years. Want to know why 21 Day Fix […]

21 Day Fix Quick Results

Protein Shakes Can Help You Lose Weight

Protein shakes can help you lose weight by helping you to feel full longer and helping you to maintain and build muscle mass. They are also low in calorie which helps when you want to stay within calorie goals. Scroll down to read this article from freelance writer Elizabeth Millard. […]

Protein Shakes Can Help You Lose Weight

4 Weeks for Every Body

4 Weeks for Every Body was created as a companion program to The 4 Week Gut Protocol and has workouts built around exertion, not impact, to minimize the stress on your joints while giving you a great workout in under 30 minutes, including warm-up and cooldown. For even better results, […]

4 Weeks for Every Body

Best Supplements for Building Muscle

The best supplements for muscle building include a protein powder, creatine, beta-alanine, and HMB for age-related muscle loss. I currently use Shakeology for my protein powder, creatine, and beta-alanine and just learned about HMB in this article. Scroll down to learn more about each.   When it comes to finding […]

Best Supplements for Building Muscle

Use a Vision to Achieve Your Goals

To use a vision board to achieve your goals, check out these five steps to make an effective one that inspires you every day. Author Chelsea Frank explains each of the steps in her article below.   No matter how motivated you are to achieve your goals — whether it’s […]

Use a Vision Board to Achieve Your Goals

5 Ways to Boost Your Willpower

Here are 5 ways to boost your willpower that are time-tested and effective and keep you on track to achieving your goals. Scroll down to read this article from Kara Wahlgren and start building your willpower today. I admit it: I’m the first person to curse my weak willpower when […]

5 Ways to Boost Your Willpower

Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight

Foods that can help you lose weight include eggs, almonds, avocados, cabbage, grapefruit, and more that you will find in this article. Scroll down to read “10 Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight” from Paige Smith.                       When it […]

Foods That Can Help You Lose Weight

Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself

In order to lose weight without starving yourself, you need to follow these seven ways to not be hungry and still lose weight. Scroll down to read this article from Michael Martin, a writer and editor who specializes in health, nutrition, and lifestyle reporting.   You’ve likely read thousands of weight […]

Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself

What Are the Best Workouts for Weight Loss

The best workout for weight loss debate used to be an either or but now there is a third option – high intensity interval training (HIIT). Scroll down to learn how this third option could be the best for you.                     […]

What’s the Best Workout for Weight Loss?

Tracking Calories Burned by Heart Rate

Tracking calories burned by heart rate is easy with the BODi onscreen heart rate and tracking with a Polar heart rate transmitter. Jenessa O’Connor takes an in-depth look at heart rate and training in her post in the BODi Blog below. mmm Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and […]

Tracking Calories Burned by Heart Rate

Why You Gain Weight As You Age

Why you gain weight as you age is a question that a lot of people want the answer to. The answer comes from what Mother Nature throws our way. Scroll down to read this article from Nicole McDermott that will give you more in-depth answers to the question.     […]

Why You Gain Weight As You Age

BODi Annual Membership $99.00 Promotion

The BODi Annual Membership $99.00 Promotion celebrates the 10th Anniversary of streaming Beachbody On Demand workouts. The original price was $99.00 and now you can get that same price for a year of with Code RICHDBODI99!   What’s Included in the BODi Annual Membership? Everything You Need to Know If […]

BODi Annual Membership $99.00 Promotion

My First Boston Marathon

On April 16th, 1984 I ran the Boston Marathon. The longest race I had run prior to that was the Nike New Jersey 10 Miler in March 1984. I met a woman at the race who had qualified for Boston and was running it on April 16th. We drove up […]

My First (and only) Boston Marathon

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4 Types of Body Fat

The 4 types of body fat are white subcutaneous fat, white visceral fat (the bad fat that forms around your organs), brown fat, and beige fat. Scroll down to read this article by Cemile Kavountzis, which explains all four in detail. Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) […]

The 4 Types of Body Fat

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About Rich Dafter

Team Beachbody Coach Rich Dafter

Hi, I’m Rich Dafter – a full-time single dad, coach, and lifelong runner. I help people get healthier, fitter, and have better quality of life with at home workout and nutrition programs … more.

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