The power of being heart strong is that the effort you put in today to be fit and healthy is an incredible gift to your future self. No matter what your age is, what you do today can be a gift to the person that you want to be in […]
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P90X3 CVX was designed by Tony Horton to be a functional fitness powerhouse with non-stop movement, with weight, moving in multiple directions. P90X3 combines resistance with intervals to give you a full-body burn and powers up your core. This program is part of the BODi Library. If you don’t have […]
The “Daily 2 Miles” habit provides the most benefit when you make it a commitment 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Since I adopted this habit recently, I have already missed one day, and the culprit was the very thing I adopted the habit to deal with: stress. […]
These six simple yoga moves for everyday flexibility will reduce pain, improve your posture, enhance your mobility, reduce injury, and lower your stress. Unlocking Your Body: Simple Yoga Moves for Everyday Flexibility In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook something as fundamental as flexibility. We sit at desks, rush […]
Muscle mass and body weight are important because the natural loss of muscle mass with aging, known as sarcopenia, begins as early as our 30s. Not when you are older and less active. It starts in the middle of our lives and accelerates as we get older. Why Muscle and […]
The best BODi programs for longevity are the ones that focus on strength preservation, metabolic health (VO2 max), mobility, and joint health. Scroll down to see the top BODi programs that focus on these four scientific pillars to help you play the long game. Training for longevity isn’t about chasing […]
These longevity strategies for peak performance include the four “blue-chip” strategies for lifelong capability. Peak performance at 40 is impressive, but peak performance at 80 is legendary. Scroll down to find out what you can do so that you can have it. Investing for the Centenarian Decathlon: Longevity Strategies for […]
Unlock the science of precision nutrition for longevity with high-protein strategies, anti-inflammatory fats, and essential minerals to slow aging and boost performance. In 2026, we’ve moved past the era of restrictive dieting and “superfoods” toward a more sustainable approach: Precision Nutrition. Building your Health Retirement Fund depends on giving your […]
High blood pressure has a serious impact on athletic performance it causes the walls of your arteries to become stiff and narrow over time. Scroll down to read the four primary impacts of blood pressure on athletic performance and what you can do to take control. How High Blood […]
The ingredients quercetin and beta-alanine are highly effective for endurance training and are both found in BODi Performance Energize. Scroll down to learn how the power duo of quercetin and beta-alanine can unleash your inner endurance beast. To save 15% on Energize, click here and use Code RICHD2BODI. The Power […]
One of the benefits of walking or running two miles a day is that it can significantly slow your biological aging process. Slowing the march of Father Time is something that all of us start thinking about sooner or later. Here’s some good advice to help with that. How Just […]
These celebrity women who define strong is sexy come from various walks and paths to celebrity, including movies, sports, and public life. Scroll down to see who is wearing the benefits of exercise and a healthy diet on their sleeves (or rather, on their biceps), and inspiring people to aim […]
10 Minute BODi Microdose Fitness is now available. The 10 Minute BODi Subscription is just $10.00 a month and comes with a 10-day free trial and free bands. What is 10 Minute BODi Microdose Fitness? BODi’s targeted protocol works your whole body in short 10-minute sessions in a specific, proven […]
Your Health Retirement Fund Checklist is like a functional aging physical 401(k) that you make deposits into. Every squat, every healthy meal, and every hour of deep sleep is a deposit. The earlier you start, the more “interest” you accrue in the form of energy and independence later in life. The […]
Functional aging is the new goal of longevity because what good is a long life if we’ve lost strength and mobility? For a long time, the fitness world was obsessed with how a body looked. We chased lower body fat percentages and bigger biceps. But as we move further into […]
The benefits of microdose fitness include combating sedentary lifestyles, boosting energy and focus, reducing stress, and improving mood. There is also science that backs up the benefits of microdose fitness. Scroll down to see what as little as 10 minutes a day can do for you. The Power of Small: […]
Try this medicine ball workout and find out why medicine balls have been used for centuries for their adaptability and portability. Scroll down to read this post from Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP, and get started increasing the intensity and results from body weight exercises. For versatility, portability, and simplicity, it’s hard […]
The four pillars of health are good nutrition, strength training, cardiovascular exercise for endurance, and rest. Prioritize them and make them habits so that you can optimize your health and wellness. The Four Pillars of Health: A Blueprint for a Stronger, Longer Life Building a healthy life isn’t about chasing […]
In 2026, the “fitness” conversation has undergone a radical shift. We’ve moved past the era of punishing “30-day shreds” and entered the age of Longevity. Today, it’s not just about how much you can lift or how fast you can run; it’s about how well you’ll move at age 80. […]
Maintaining flexibility as we age is essential to optimize your healthspan. Flexibility allows you to be active and vibrant. Maintaining flexibility is often the “hidden” key to healthy aging. While strength and endurance keep us moving, flexibility ensures that movement remains fluid, pain-free, and safe. As we age, our connective […]
These 16 tips to stick with your New Year’s resolutions will help you keep the plans that you are making now past the first few weeks of January. It is easy to make a resolution, but the hard part is keeping it. Scroll down to read the tips from Lili […]
Dig In with Shaun T is now available. Insanity meets Dig Deeper in the new training program from BODi by Beachbody. Go to Dig In to start now if you have a BODi subscription. If you need a BODi subscription, view plans here. Dig In is the Workout That Redefines […]
The list of benefits of cross-training is lengthy, from preventing injury and balancing muscles to gaining strength and reducing boredom. Let’s learn more from Andrea Pesce in her post on the BODi Blog. If your results have hit a brick wall even though you’ve been following your fitness routine faithfully, […]
Shaun T’s plan to help you get insane results requires you to “dig in” with his new program, Dig In, which blends Dig Deeper and Insanity. Scroll down to learn more about Dig In and to listen to the podcast. On the latest episode of The BODi Experience Podcast, BODi CEO […]
The Power of 4 is Tony Horton’s newest program in the BODi Fitness Library. It is available to stream with your BODi subscription. The Power of 4 is a A 90-day program that solves the gaps which undermine success. 25 unique workouts so you can follow the approach that matches […]
Beachbody Performance Energize provides the safe and effective ingredients that I need to accomplish my workout goals for the day. You can get Energize for 15% off with Code RICHDBODI. For years, I used P90X Energy and Endurance and loved it. But as sports performance science improved, so did Beachbody […]
The BODi “Best Tested Workout App” recognition is well-deserved, with over 280,000 app store reviews and a 4.9 star rating. From beginner to advanced, the wide range of 140+ expert-led, step-by-step fitness and nutrition programs makes it easy to stay consistent, get results, and feel your best, inside and out! […]
BODi Trainer Subscriptions are just $9.99 a month, and you can get either all of Autumn Calabrese’s programs or all of Shaun T’s programs. These are monthly subscriptions, and each is explained below. Get Results with Autumn Calabrese Train exclusively with Autumn Calabrese as your personal fitness and nutrition advisor. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Cardio before or after a strength workout? My answer is before but it boils down to what is best for you and achieving your fitness goals. To learn more and help you decide which is best for you, read this BODi Blog post from Kate Bayless. Cardio before weights, or weights […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The best workout for weight loss debate used to be an either-or 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, and use the search in the BODi Library to find the […]
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 […]
How to choose the right BODi program for you starts with this guide to the programs based on your current fitness level. All programs listed are in the BODi Library. Those that are available to purchase and stream with no BODi subscription are hyperlinked. Scroll down and read this post […]
The familiar edible seeds that are bursting with nutrients include sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, as well as chia seeds. Others, not as familiar, are flax seeds, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds. All of them pack a nutritional wallop, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds are definitely great for snacking. Scroll […]
Is working out twice a day helping or hurting your goals? Does working out twice a day double the payoff or double the risk? The post below from Linnea Zielinski explores the pros and cons and whether working out twice a day is for you. If you’re chasing specific fitness […]
Everything that you wanted to know about Pilates to get you up to speed is in this post from Meagan Morris. It seems like Pilates is everywhere these days, and we need to know why everyone is so excited about it. You can also do Track Pilates from Autumn Calabrese […]