The reason why rest days are non-negotiable is that when you exercise intensely, you’re essentially breaking down your muscle fibers. During sleep and on rest days, your body will repair those muscle fiber tears. It’s hard to take a full rest day, but scroll down and find out how to […]
Healthy Living & Eating
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Healthy New Year’s resolutions for yourself should be SMART goals — specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-oriented. “When you set vague goals like ‘lose weight’ or ‘get in shape’ or ‘build muscle,’ the goal may feel overwhelming,” says Lauren Gross, PsyD, a licensed psychologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scroll down […]
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 […]
Resolution mistakes that can sabotage your New Year’s goals include making your goals too broad, not holding yourself accountable, and making too many resolutions to name just a few. To see more, scroll down to read this post from Paige Smith and Sabrina Tillman. It’s totally normal to want to reboot your […]
Working out during the busy holiday season can be challenging. For many of us, it is a colder time of year that limits outdoor activity. For some great ideas on how to find the time and motivation, read this post from the BODi Blog by Kate Bayless. Even if you […]
Stressing about holiday food can backfire. Worrying about your food choices can lead to anxiety which could eventually lead to chronic stress. For some good advice about how to approach food at this time of year, read this post from the BODi Blog by Dominique Michelle Astorino. We’re charging full […]
These holiday fitness tips are simple and easy to follow. They will keep you on track during this time of year that can be so stressful. Scroll down to read this article from wellness writer Lauren Bedosky. If the “most wonderful time of the year” has you stressed out about all those […]
Cooking mistakes that may cause weight gain will sabotage your efforts to achieve your ideal and healthy weight. Learn what they are in this post in the BODi Blog by Jessica Migala. There are a lot of good reasons why cooking at home is ideal, but the most important reason is […]
An accountability partner can help you get in shape by providing motivation and inspiration to stay committed to your goals. Learn how in this post from the BODi Blog by Kara Wahlgren Chances are you already know what you need to do to get in shape: Eat right, sweat often, drink enough water, […]
Here are 5 ways to boost your willpower that are time-tested and effective, and keep you on track to achieving your goals. Get some great advice in this article from Kara Wahlgren and start building your willpower today. I admit it: I’m the first person to curse my weak willpower […]
Many people trying to avoid holiday weight gain end up doing exactly what they shouldn’t: being overly restrictive during the most festive time of year. While their intentions to prevent weight gain (and perhaps shed a few pounds in the meantime) are good, being overly restrictive with food can backfire, especially during […]
Work out with bad knees with this advice from Steve Edwards and Trevor Thieme, focusing on working the knees without doing impact exercises. The Short Answer: “Bad knees” is a broad term, but in general, the more you can work your knees without jarring them, the stronger they will become and […]
These eight ways to prevent muscle soreness, from Kara Wahlgren, include stretching, foam rolling, and eating for recovery. Sore muscles keep us from getting the most out of our next workouts so it is important to know what causes them and how to recover quickly. Aching after a brutal workout? […]
Teaming up is a dream come true for a parent. I am now teaming up with my daughter and truly making this a family business. I have referred to Howtobefit.com as being family-owned and operated since 1995, when I launched the website. Now I finally have a daughter old enough […]
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, […]
The diet and nutrition supplements that I use include Shakeology, BODi Collagen Peptides, and Nutricost Creatine. I started drinking Shakeology in March 2009, and it has been a staple of my diet ever since. More recently, I started taking collagen and creatine as I learned more about them. This weekend […]
The exercise that you need to burn off Thanksgiving foods shouldn’t deter you from enjoying the meal. Just think twice about some choices. Scroll down to read Janet Lee’s article on how to burn calories from Thanksgiving foods – from butter to pumpkin spice latte! It’s the most dietarily-fraught time […]
The Autumn and Shaun T subscriptions are now available on BODi and are the complete collections of their fitness programs. For just $9.99 a month, you can get all of Autumn Calabrese’s fitness content, or for just $9.99 a month, you can get all of Shaun T’s fitness content. The […]
The BODi Black Friday Shakeology sale saves you 25% on a one-month supply of Shakeology and you still get the 3-month BODi subscription included for free. To learn more, go to the BODi Shakeology sale page here. What is the Shakeology Difference? The Shakeology superfood nutrition difference and unwavering commitment […]
Core exercises for beginners can help you not only reach your fitness goals, but also help you prevent injury in and out of the gym. If you’re new to exercising, you might be wondering where to begin. That place is with your core since it’s at the center of everything you […]
Are you still doubting at-home workouts? BODi workouts eliminate boredom, offer expert guidance and motivation, and provide structured programs. I have been doing Beachbody/BODi at-home workouts since March 2007, and I can attest to how effective they are. Scroll down to learn why working out at home is right for […]
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! […]
GLP-1 Fitness Formula exercises can help maintain muscle and build your metabolism during GLP-1 weight management. Join expert trainer Michelle Dozois for strength, cardio, and mobility workouts that help boost your GLP-1 results in just 20 minutes a day. They’re simple, effective, and heart-healthy. Why GLP-1 Fitness Formula Works […]
The way that Anthony improved his blood pressure and cholesterol, and avoided diabetes, was by making exercise like a doctor’s appointment that he couldn’t miss. His results are just what the doctor ordered! On the latest episode of The BODi Experience Podcast, Anthony Love, a grandfather and Marine Corps veteran who […]
The best ab exercises that aren’t crunches are the ones that zone in on more than just the six-pack abs muscles or rectus abdominis. K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. has a great article with the 10 best ab exercises that aren’t crunches. Scroll down to check it out. Let’s get real: When […]
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 […]
Knowing how to do a forearm plank is important so that you get the most out of doing them. Planks are very effective for building your core, and forearm planks are just as good because they target many muscle groups at once. Scroll down to find out how to do […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 way to choose the right BODi trainer for your workouts in the BODi Fitness Library begins with your fitness personality. A fitness personality refers to the individual preferences, motivations, and behaviors related to exercise and physical activity. It encompasses how someone approaches fitness, what motivates them, and what types […]
These 14 genius baking ingredient swaps will help when you realize, at the last minute, of course, that you actually don’t have any eggs. Or butter. Or flour. (oops.) If you’ve found yourself in this situation, this post from Culinary and Nutrition Content Producer Kirsten Morningstar will help you save […]
Kicking the junk food habit is made more difficult because the balance of fat, sugar, and salt in junk food is irresistible. According to Denis Faye, author of this post, “The first place to look for proof is the ever-mounting pile of scientific evidence, including a study out of Sweden […]
BODi at-home workouts vs the gym comes down to a personal preference, as each one has its advantages and disadvantages. For me, the choice has always been easy. Free weights are simple, effective, and provide a better workout and you can use them in various places in your home. Add […]
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 […]
Here are 4 no-weights butt building exercises that are effective and develop one of the most important muscles in our bodies. For runners, gluteal muscles (the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) are the true engine of your running stride. They are responsible for hip extension, the powerful backward push of […]
To keep losing weight without starving, use these 7 ways to not be hungry and still lose weight without fad diets and fitness gadgets. Scroll down to learn how you don’t have to starve yourself to get weight loss results. You can also search in the BODi Library to find […]
These 8 healthy eating tips will help you banish boring meals and target your senses to maximize the deliciousness. In her post below, Trinh Le RD MPH provides some great ideas on how to make healthy eating for weight loss delicious. Let’s face it: “Healthy eating” has a PR problem. […]
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 reasons why weightlifting is great for women are varied and include burning more fat, boosting your metabolism and feeling empowered. Below are 10 reasons why weightlifting is great for women, and how you will benefit from all of them. Make sure to check out all of the great weightlifting […]