BODi LAVA is a nonstop fusion of power yoga, primal movement, and bodyweight strength training that requires no equipment. BODi LAVA is in the BODi Streaming Library and you can do the workout on any device. Please note that this post was originally posted in December 2024 when I did […]
Mobility & Flexibility
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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 […]
XB Sweat + Sculpt is a high-energy program that puts the fun back in your fitness from Super Trainer Andrea Rogers. For a dedicated focus on flexibility and mobility within the BODi platform, XB Stretch is considered the best. It is included in the Annual and Monthly BODi subscriptions. The […]
These 5 simple ways to increase your flexibility will make every aspect of your life better and more enjoyable. Flexibility is something that we lose as we age, but we don’t need to if we work on it now. Read this post from Brit Yeager and get started today. Stretching […]
Mobility and flexibility are ongoing challenges for me. The difference between mobility and flexibility is that 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. Here is an excellent explanation […]
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 […]
Weekend Warrior Yoga with Ted McDonald is for those of us who play hard and work out hard on weekends or any time of the week. This 30-minute class will help you build strength and increase flexibility so you can go out and play hard without getting injured. And, just […]
Inflammation that is aging your body from the inside and causing cognitive decline, joint pain, loss of muscle mass, and more is called inflammaging. Acute inflammation is necessary for healing. When it does its job, it retreats. Inflammaging is the opposite. It is chronic, systemic, low-grade, and self-sustaining. There is […]
How low should squats go is definitely something that has evolved over the years since my days as a personal trainer. I can still remember telling my clients that their thighs should not go below ninety degrees and that their knees should not go past their toes. The post below […]
This guide to myofascial release workouts explains the benefits of doing them and what specifically you can expect to get out of them. I am in P90X Generation Next Week 1, and the Day 7 workout is Myofascial Release, so I experienced the benefits firsthand. The Missing Link in Your […]
The power of advanced active recovery lies in recovering smarter. The tools and technology involved enhance the healing process. By consciously prioritizing and strategically implementing advanced active recovery techniques, you’re not just recovering – you’re building resilience, enhancing performance, and extending the longevity of your fitness journey. Unlock Your Full […]
Active Recovery Training (ART) is the recovery and longevity engine behind P90X Generation Next with Waz Ashayer. Instead of relying on complete rest, ART uses movement-based recovery, mobility work, and tissue restoration to help you recover faster, reduce soreness, and stay consistent. What makes the P90X Factor so effective is the way […]
The benefits of the cat-cow pose include its ability to restore movement to the “rusty” parts of your back. It is such an easy and beneficial yoga stretch, and AI created a great way to remember it in the image below. The Cat-Cow pose (or Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) is arguably the gold […]
Functional fitness is doing every day activities, like getting up off the floor, picking up something safely or lifting something overhead. You want to make sure that as the years go by, you don’t just add life to your years, but capability to your life. Scroll down to find out […]
Work out with bad knees with this advice from Steve Edwards and Trevor Thieme, focusing on working the knees without doing impact exercises. Remember: If you lack the mobility to execute an exercise through a complete range of motion, modify it until you build that mobility. The Short Answer: “Bad knees” […]
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? […]
These 5 tips to help you avoid muscle soreness will get you past today’s workout and get you ready for your next workout. The key to success with any program is consistency and following the schedule. If you are too sore to work out, you won’t be consistent and won’t […]
Yoga can make you a better athlete by improving recovery, mobility, and body awareness – syncing body and mind (proprioception). As keenly aware of how important yoga is for my running, it remains my weak link and something that I have to force myself to do. The post from Page Grossman […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avoiding common workout mistakes is easier if you follow the advice from Stephanie Romine and Julie Stewart in their post in the BODi Blog. They asked six fitness and nutrition experts for their tips to avoid some of the most common workout mistakes and you can learn what they found […]
Yoga Fifty Two is now in the BODi Library. BODi handpicked five world-class certified instructors and created three flexible schedules. You can try or buy Yoga Fifty Two and stream it with no subscription necessary. It is free to try for 14 days and $59.95 to buy it – https://bit.ly/yoga-fifty-two-try-it-or-buy-it. […]
These 9 stretches to relieve lower back pain and hip pain are yoga poses for anyone who has ever felt a twinge of back pain. This is Sarah Stevenson’s second blog post after she saw how helpful her first blog post, “9 Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain” was. These […]
Active recovery is engaging in non-strenuous movements such as walking, active stretching, yoga, and light cycling to increase blood flow and warm the muscles, helping reduce blood lactate. To learn more about the benefits of active recovery, scroll down to read this article from Stepfanie Romine. When it comes to […]
Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend is available now to bundle and save, stream in the BODi Library or purchase with no BODi Subscription necessary. Join Elise Joan as she shares the workouts that she did during her pregnancy. With Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend You’ll Feel Supported Prepare […]
Walking lunges for lower-body muscle, strength, and stability inspire dread among gym goers for one simple reason: They’re hard. Scroll down to read this post by Jenessa Connor, CPT from the BODi Blog to find out why fitness pros love them and how they get results. “I always enjoy the […]
Do you want to know more about strength training for beginners? Scroll down for key facts and tips for getting started from this article by Paige Smith. Strength training is one of the best types of exercises out there. Not only is it a great way to build muscle, burn fat, […]
You can unlock hip flexibility and strength with the lizard pose or Utthan Pristhasana in Sanskrit, a challenging posture that opens your hips. Scroll down to read this excellent post from Mattie Schuler for those of us who spend too much time sitting, What Is Lizard Pose? Lizard pose is a […]
These 5 simple ways to increase your flexibility can help to improve mobility by decreasing muscle tension and increasing blood flow to your muscles. Scroll down to read the flexibility post from Brit Yeager in The BODi Blog. Stretching can help to improve flexibility and mobility by decreasing muscle tension, increasing blood flow to […]
Do sore muscles mean that you did a good workout? In a word, no. There’s no evidence to suggest any link between soreness and workout quality. Find out why in this BODi Blog post from Lauren Bedosky. When you’re a fitness junkie, sore muscles may feel like a badge of honor. […]
Rest days and active recovery days, while they’re similar, rest is a component of recovery in the same way REM is a part of sleep—they’re not the same thing at all. Scroll down to read the rest of this post by Jon Luman from the Beachbody On Demand Blog. “You don’t […]