The four marathons of life require 104.8 years to complete. I am in my third marathon of life and want to finish strong so I can take on the fourth with a good chance of completing it. I started running on September 1st, 1966, played some soccer when I lived […]
Inspiration & Motivation
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There is no fanfare. I just started running 60 years ago today at the Raritan Valley Country Club golf course. To mark the anniversary, I ran past and on a local golf course. I started at a park and continued on a trail heading west along the golf course’s fence. […]
Training logs are inextricably linked to motivation, and the more we use them, the more motivated we are. I know that is a bold statement, and I am sure that there are lots of people who are highly motivated and don’t even use a training log. Others are feeling overwhelmed […]
40 years ago today, I started using Polar heart rate monitors, never stopped, and never used another brand. To mark the anniversary of 40 years with Polar Global, I created another Polar Heart Rate Monitor store, Polar Heart Rate Monitors & Accessories. Prior to being a Team Beachbody Coach, I […]
Aging is inevitable; acting and feeling old are not. We can give in to what we think getting older means or keep doing what we want and love to do. You may think that is easy for me to say, but I am speaking as a 75-year-old who has had […]
Training patterns are not always established by what you want them to be, but rather by what they have to be. My running schedule was changed by one decision. On April 6th, my older daughter adopted a dog, and I became part of her care when my daughter is at […]
My summer break started in the middle of June. Not a vacation, but rather a break from doing BODi workouts for the short term. I actually moved, and all of my workout equipment is temporarily in storage. I am weighing a move out of Albuquerque and to a nearby village […]
Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, commemorates the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This historic document announced the 13 American colonies’ separation from Great Britain. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and established the United States of America. The push for […]
The Rio Grande River runs through the Rio Grande Valley in Albuquerque, creating the bosque, which is an outdoor lover’s playland. According to Google, “In English, ‘bosque’ translates to a forest, wood, or woodland. In the Southwestern United States, it specifically refers to a gallery forest—a distinct ribbon of trees […]
How to measure weight loss was always an issue when I was a personal trainer. If you think that the only way to measure weight loss is to look at the number on a scale and compare it to yesterday, here are five other ways to consider from Sarah Wassner-Flynn. […]
My Father taught me about hard work and consistency. He taught me to show up every day and to put in a day’s work. As a dairy farmer, he had to work 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There were no days off or vacations, or even sick […]
People sometimes ask me why I’m still coaching after 43 years. The answer is simple. I still believe fitness can change lives. Over the years, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. New diets become popular. New workout programs appear. New fitness gadgets promise quick results. Yet the people who […]
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, […]
These 24 inspiring daily motivation quotes will help you get through those challenging days when you need a little extra. Writer Kate Bayless knows that we need to get motivated each and every day to face what life has in store for us, so scroll down and get started being […]
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 […]
There are exciting updates in The BODi Experience Community in April 2026 including new products, new interviews, and new challenges. This is your monthly post about updates and what’s coming next. April is here, bringing the fresh energy of spring and a renewed chance to refocus on you. This season […]
The BODi Experience Community was created as a place to make friends, inspire others, get answers, stay motivated, and have fun. We’re Better Together: Welcome to The BODi Experience In a world that often feels disconnected, one thing remains true: We thrive in community. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce The BODi […]
Today is my birthday! I woke up at 5:00 a.m, did my P90X workout, had my oatmeal, and a whey protein smoothie. Then I had my Shakeology for lunch (after a healthy snack, of course). Woo hoo! Way to party like a rock star on your birthday, right? Trust me, […]
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 […]
Nineteen years ago today, I clicked on a link that I had been given. I was told that it would be a way to promote Beachbody that would replace the affiliate banner marketing campaign that I had been using. That turned out to be very good advice and has been […]
Give thanks for the possibilities of a new year as we enter 2026. It is an opportunity that we get every year for a new beginning. Whether you make resolutions or not, each day is new and one day farther away from the past year. That is the case for […]
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 […]
Give Thanks for 2025? If your response is no way, I can totally relate. This year has been the most challenging of my life. But I am still giving thanks for all of the blessings that I received and refuse to dwell on all of the challenges, heartbreaks, and stress […]
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 Love Your BODi 10-Workout Challenge runs from now until November 16th. Do 10 BODi workouts between October 15th and November 16th and support Save A Warrior. Show Up for Yourself. Show Up for Others. We all know how tough it can be to show up for ourselves—especially when life […]
The power of association will help you tackle your hardest workouts by using this technique to manage pain and fatigue and power through. Scroll down to learn more about the power of association in this post from Dr. Haley Perlus. There’s little doubt that high-intensity training is a challenging, efficient, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]