Our La Luz Trail adventure in the Sandia Mountains was filled with awesome vistas. We had planned a 7 mile day and turned around at 8,500′. The hike begins at about 7,000′ in the La Luz Trail parking lot at about 7,000′ and steadily begins to climb. My daughter Grace […]
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The BODi Bike Studio offer includes the MYX II Bike and a suite of equipment and accessories to create a complete at-home gym experience, plus 3-Year digital access to BOD & BODi for one monthly payment as low as $50/month*. (US only, wherever the bike is shipped). What Is Included […]
Our Pino Trail adventure began at the Elena Gallegos Picnic Area in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. It was a perfect late September morning. My daughter Grace and I hiked and ran up 3.5 miles to just over 8,400′ and then turned around and ran much of the way […]
Yoga poses after your run can be very beneficial. Yoga and running make a perfect pair because yoga helps break up the repetitive motions of running that often lead to muscle imbalances, pain, and even injury. Running is a great cardio workout that can help you lose weight, keep your ticker strong, […]
Losing Weight vs Inches – 5 Reasons Why You Might Be Losing One and Not the Other Losing weight is a complex and tricky thing. You could be doing everything “right” but not see the changes you’re hoping for. Sometimes people lose weight but not inches (and vice versa), which can leave […]
Best Types of Exercises for Older Adults The following 7 exercises for older adults can combat muscle loss and help with strength, balance, mobility, and function for years to come. It’s common to have some degree of muscle loss as you age — the process is called sarcopenia, and it […]
Get Strong with Kelsey Heenan on Beachbody On Demand is one of the new Openfit workouts being offered on the platform. It turned out to be a good choice after spending almost two hours hiking and running in the Sandia Mountains foothills yesterday. I logged into Beachbody On Demand and […]
Energize Pre-Workout combines three key ingredients (beta-alanine, caffeine, and quercetin), which have individually been shown to help enhance exercise performance.* Ever wondered exactly how Beachbody Performance Energize Pre-Workout can help you make the most out of your workout? To measure the effects of Energize on exercise performance and perceived effort, we teamed up […]
These self-discipline quotes will help you to have the mindset to do what needs to be done to reach your goals — even when it’s hard or inconvenient or you’re just not feeling it. Need to kick your willpower into high gear? Improving your self-discipline is half the battle. These […]
LIIFT MORE With Joel Freeman is everything you love about the megahit LIIFT4, but this time the focus is on more muscle, more days of lifting, and more moves for even bigger results. LIIFT4 brought together the perfect balance of approachable strength training and HIIT, making it one of the most […]
The Beachbody Challenge Winners for 2022 are Catreen Dow and Matthew Wyatt and each will receive $100,000 and the title of Grand Prize Champion! The announcement was made on Saturday, July 16, at the Team Beachbody Coach Summit 2022 in St. Louis, MO. With hard work, consistent effort over time, […]
Openfit workouts are now on BOD so get ready to dial up your fitness game and press play on over 1,300 new workouts and 21 new programs. Mix Things Up With Openfit Workouts on BOD and BODi Your all-in-one destination for fitness, nutrition, and wellness just expanded in a major […]
Xtend Barre Helps You Sculpt a Lean, Strong Physique Xtend Barre is a 30-minute-a-day mix of cardio, Pilates, and ballet fundamentals that you can do at home with no barre required! Over the past few years, barre workouts have exploded in popularity. One such workout is Xtend Barre. Created by Andrea […]
A focused meal plan for abs will help you finally get that washboard look you’ve been striving for and these foods will help. It’s not just a cliche saying when you hear that “abs are made in the kitchen.” What you eat and drink makes a huge difference in whether […]
Strawberry Lemonade Pre-Workout Energize is the #1 most requested flavor for Beachbody Performance Energize and it is now available. You can try Strawberry Lemonade or any of the other 3 flavors risk-free. Just go to Beachbody Performance Energize to choose the flavor in the drop down. If you are struggling […]
My Daily Wellness Journal brings together information, resources, and events on my health, fitness, and positive lifestyle journey. For me, daily wellness consists of personal development, proper nourishment, performance supplements, and working out. I am currently running 6 – 7 days a week and doing the rest of my workouts […]
My Daily Wellness Journal brings together information, resources, and events on my health, fitness, and positive lifestyle journey. For me, daily wellness consists of personal development, proper nourishment, performance supplements, and working out. I am currently running 6 – 7 days a week and doing the rest of my workouts […]
My Daily Wellness Journal brings together information, resources, and events on my health, fitness, and positive lifestyle journey. For me, daily wellness consists of personal development, proper nourishment, performance supplements, and working out. I am currently running 6 – 7 days a week and doing the rest of my workouts […]
My Daily Wellness Journal brings together information, resources, and events on my health, fitness, and positive lifestyle journey. For me, daily wellness consists of personal development, proper nourishment, performance supplements, and working out. I am currently running 6 – 7 days a week and doing the rest of my workouts […]
My Daily Wellness Journal brings together information, resources, and events on my health, fitness, and positive lifestyle journey. For me, daily wellness consists of personal development, proper nourishment, performance supplements, and working out. I am currently running 6 – 7 days a week and doing the rest of my workouts […]
A 20-minute workout can be incredibly effective. Here are some key benefits of short-and-sweet workouts including efficiency, convenience and being easier to stick to. When your schedule is crammed with appointments and your to-do list is endless, sneaking off for an hour-long workout can feel like an impossible task. Instead […]
Ultrarunning Documentaries for Motivation and Inspiration I watch ultrarunning documentaries for motivation but in order to run an ultra (anything over 26.2 miles) it also takes a lot of planning. Here are some of the many that I have watched. Chasing 400: The Grand Slam of Ultrarunning As an avid […]
What Is FIRE AND FLOW? FIRE AND FLOW is a 4-week program designed to bring more balance and joy into your life while helping you get in great shape. With so much going on in our lives, it’s hard to find time to be good to ourselves. So, what does […]
Essential Veggie Protein Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans Would you like to eat a more plant-based diet without giving up your appropriate protein intake? Then getting to know the best veggie protein sources and how to integrate them into your diet will help you. From the Polar Blog – Written by […]
Stretching is underrated. Sure, it may not torch calories or build muscle — but a good stretch can benefit your fitness routine in so many ways. Stretching can improve mobility and flexibility, prepare your muscles for exercise, help with recovery after a workout, and reduce your risk of injury. And […]
With these 15 lower-body exercises, you will develop a strong foundation and that’s why you should regularly include them in your workout routine, says Cody Braun, CPT, and fitness expert at Beachbody. That said, knowing the importance of your lower body and working it the right way are two separate matters. Here, […]
The BODi June Special Events classes include workouts with Elise Joan, Jericho McMatthews, Jared Sklar, Jennifer Jacobs, and more! Every month, BODi — Beachbody On Demand Interactive — features live Special Event Classes with different themes led by your favorite Beachbody Super Trainers and instructors. This month, you can get your workout […]
Is It OK to Do Push-Ups Every Day? Doing push-ups every day is okay if you’re doing a modest amount of them defined as 10 to 20 push-ups if your max is 25 reps says Jim White, R.D.N., ACSM Ex-P. “Push-ups can be done on most days of the week,” […]
Healthy weight loss habits from a group of people out there that know the keys to losing weight and keeping it off. Lasting weight loss is about figuring out what works well in your life and making it into a habit. So who better to learn from than highly successful people who […]
If you don’t like vegetables it’s not the end of the world, but they are the pinnacle of health when it comes to your diet — these fiber-filled rockstars are key players when it comes to healthy digestion, weight management, satiety, longevity, and disease prevention. But good news for veggie haters! Over time, your […]
How Many Calories Does It Take to Lose a Pound? The “3500 calories to lose 1 pound” rule is appealing because it sounds simple — if you want to lose a pound per week, just aim for a 500-calorie-per-day deficit. But weight loss is more dynamic than that. “Weight loss […]
Sleep just might be the missing piece for better performance not just with your fitness program but in other aspects of your life. Want to know a great way to catch an awesome buzz? Sleep. Think about it: Sleep is free safe, and even a little trippy. And after seven or […]
When you are starting a weightlifting program, if you are a beginner to weightlifting, it’s confusing (not to mention intimidating) to figure out which muscles to target, how much to lift, and how often to work out. Weightlifting is straightforward in theory (you just, erm… lift weights, right?). But it’s a […]
This post was originally published on October 11th, 2009. I became discouraged this week. After spending more than half of my life promoting the benefits of health and fitness, I find myself struggling with unprecedented challenges and the wedge of discouragement. Just as Satan told Job that when tested, his […]
XB Sweat + Sculpt is the new fresh, high-energy program that puts the fun back in your fitness from Super Trainer Andrea Rogers After all, she’s spent years developing her own Xtend Barre programs where the goal is to feel so good moving your body, the results can’t help but […]
From the Beachbody On Demand Blog – February 8th, 2022 | BY: Beachbody Welcome to all things new at Beachbody On Demand! Get the latest on what’s new at Beachbody On Demand. Updates on new features, improvements to existing features, and much more. Bookmark, pin, or favorite this page so you […]
BODGroups are for accountability, support, guidance, motivation, and inspiration and they are app-based so there is no selling or advertising! Social media is great but every time that you google something, you then see ads for it. If you want to be able to focus on your goals without the distractions, […]
I decided to start a home business on January 8th, 2007. If I hadn’t done that, I honestly don’t know what my life would be like now as a single parent in these very turbulent times. Financial security is the most important thing in the world to me now after […]
Should I Still Be Working Out When I’m Sick? When you’re feeling under the weather, does activity help or hinder? Most experts agree that working out when you are sick is okay as long as you listen to your body and do not push it. Keep in mind, everyone’s tolerance level for […]
14 Delicious Breakfast Shakeology Recipes With these 14 delicious breakfast Shakeology recipes for smoothies and smoothie bowls, morning nutrition can be quick, convenient, and delicious. Feel like you don’t have time to squeeze breakfast into your hectic morning? Each of these breakfast smoothies is made with Shakeology to provide your daily dose of dense […]
2B Pregnant was created by Registered Dietitian Ilana Muhlstein, M.S., R.D.N. to help you navigate the challenges of eating during pregnancy. Now you’ll have the tools you need to help you eat delicious, satisfying food, with a positive mindset, and the confidence that you’re doing the very best for your […]
Health Esteem is a new category of fitness and diet, an alternative to the pattern of annual self-judgment driven by the Imperfection Economy. It integrates appreciating who you are now along with changes you’d like to make. Some estimates date the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions back 4,000 years. Unfortunately, falling […]