The difference between mobility and flexibility is mobility is the movability of a joint, while flexibility is the elasticity of a muscle. Both are important and both are necessary not only for activities, but as we age. Scroll down to read this excellent explanation of both from K. Aleisha Fetters, […]
Rich Dafter
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The powerful health benefits of walking make it an ideal activity for everyone who has the option to experience its benefits. In a world saturated with complex workout routines and expensive gym memberships, it’s easy to overlook one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise: walking. This simple, low-impact […]
Track Pilates with Autumn Calabrese is available to everyone with a BODi subscription. If you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi subscription, use my exclusive BODi Coach link to get the BODi Annual Subscription with the Pilates Equipment Bundle for just […]
BODi LAVA Slow Burn is a revolutionary mini-program of five 20-minute slow flow yoga workouts that fuse strength, mobility, and mindfulness. The workouts are intermediate and work well for mobility, flexibility, cardio, and core. The only equipment needed is a mat (optional) and yoga blocks (optional). If you have a BODi […]
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 […]
Belle Vitale is now in the BODi Library and you can do the 12-week program with your BODi subscription and digital guides and calendar. The Featured Guides include US and Canadian guidebooks, and Autumn’s workout calendar shows you exactly what to do each day to help improve your hormone health. […]
P90X Digital is now available to purchase and own with no BODi Subscription. The standalone purchase is $79.95, and you can try it or buy it and save 15% when you use Code RICHDBOD15. Go to my BODi Store to learn more! P90X is the program that changed home fitness […]
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. If you need a BODi subscription, click […]
Working out at home versus the gym comes down to a personal preference and both options have their pros and cons. For me, I see no need to go to a gym because I have free weights and a dedicated space to work out. For others, they may want the […]
Insanity with Shaun T is the program that, starting with the warm up, makes you wonder whether you will even finish it. You can stream INSANITY free when you subscribe to BODi or you can purchase it and stream it with no BODi subscription for $79.95. Scroll down to learn […]
To reach your fitness goals, use these 9 tips, starting with taking a before picture and including weighing yourself for positive feedback. Commitment is everything but recording and knowing where you started your journey is essential. Scroll down to see the 9 tips from Rebecca Swanner, and let’s get started! […]
To get through a hard workout, you need to keep your mental focus and have specific goals that remind you why you need to keep going. Perhaps the easiest thing to do is to remember this quote from Jim Rohn, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the […]
These 7 tips to push yourself harder in your workouts, sports, and activities will help you to get to the next level and beyond. It is easy to get complacent and stay in your comfort zone, but once you do that, you will plateau. From the BODi Blog by Hannah […]
How to Improve Your Mental Strength to Push Through a Hard Workout When it comes to fitness, improving your mental strength and having grit means you can crush your training even when you want to give up. In the middle of a HIIT workout, when your shirt is soaked through […]
You can kick-start your recovery with these 8 cooldown exercises that hasten your recovery and lessen your muscle soreness. It is easy to finish your workout and get right back into what you need to do to get on with your day. But taking the time to do these cooldown […]
When you practice yoga as a family, everyone reaps the benefits of yoga at their own level – from kids, to teens, to adults. But the family is also going to have many additional benefits as they work out either together or individually. Scroll down to learn more about how […]
The most challenging exercises on BODi are the ones that keep us coming back to programs over and over, year after year. The BODi trainers create programs for every fitness and ability level, making exercises that are challenging for beginners to advanced. Scroll down to find out what those most […]
Shakeology 0g Added Sugar is a great addition to the Shakeology lineup and has become a best seller already. The new formulation appeals to a lot of people who are focused on limiting their sugar intake. The best part is that the flavor is still amazing, and the superfood nutrition […]
What is it that you really want? And how can you support yourself on your journey to get it? Pondering these questions and doing the work to prepare for unexpected challenges along with building a mindset that will help you reach your goals, is a great way to show yourself […]
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 […]
Turn to these 28 inspirational training quotes on the days when you are scheduled to work out or know that you need to. They may just make the difference between a missed day and a great workout! From the BODi Blog by Page Grossman and Jordan Burchette Tuesday night “you” set the alarm […]
The importance of taking a rest day can’t be overstated. It allows the body to recover and restore, and is an integral part of our training. We live in a world that stresses work and productivity, but if you scroll down, you will learn why taking a rest day “is […]
The way to mix and match BODi workouts starts with identifying your goals and then creating a hybrid plan based on those goals. Once you have your goals, then use the advice below and get started on achieving them! Ditch the Routine, Not the Results: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixing […]
The benefits of using Belle Vitale include relief from hot flashes, night sweats, stubborn weight, PMS, low libido, and mood swings. The hormone health support is part of the All-In Kit that includes a complete workout program that works in conjunction with it. The program includes a 3-month Pilates, strength […]
You can create your own programs with the search feature in the BODi workout library and making custom programs just for your schedule. In the image below, I put “cardio” into the search and came up with 1,262. You can narrow that down by changing the duration, fitness level, and […]
You can get Shakeology samples on Amazon, in many cases in one to two days. Why wait to find out why Shakeology is so nutritious? The Shakeology samplers with whey protein and vegan pea protein are the same price as on the BODi site! Want to Try Shakeology? Here’s How to […]
The benefits of taking BODi Bioactive Collagen Peptides include helping to replenish the body’s most abundant protein as its production declines with age. I didn’t realize that it would be for more until I understood what collagen is and how I was producing less of something that I need so […]
The science behind creatine is extensive, and because of that, we know that it isn’t just for bodybuilders, but for everyone who works out and wants better performance and recovery should use it. I have been using creatine for about 9 months, and I am on track to have one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]