The importance of smart fitness wearables cannot be overestimated. Whether you are tracking heart health, sleep, or motivation, these devices will keep you on track or take you to the next level. Scroll down to learn more and to see the top picks in 2026. The Digital Pulse: Why Smart […]
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These top product categories for 2026 will help you achieve your health and fitness goals and deliver sustained results. 1. Compact Cardio & Walking Pads The shift toward hybrid work has made under-desk cardio a top seller. These foldable models are great for apartment dwellers and office workers. WalkingPad R1 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
These simple tips to build lean muscle will make it more likely that you do strength training without worrying about bulk if you are a woman. Scroll down to read this post from Jenessa Connor, CPT, which answers the question, “I want to know how to build lean muscle without getting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 9 Week Control Freak Off the Wall program is designed to give you the 9 Week Control Freak experience with just dumbbells. While following the original 9 Week Control Freak program with the equipment is the best way to achieve results, this is a great option if you haven’t […]
What Is 9 Week Control Freak? Autumn Calabrese designed 9 Week Control Freak as three phases that will increase in intensity and exercise difficulty, 5 days a week, three weeks at a time. Autumn Calabrese’s 9 Week Control Freak has new moves, new equipment, stunning results, including a comprehensive approach […]
Getting fit by making small, doable tweaks to your lifestyle, you’re more likely to stick with them than doing a total 180. To get yourself off on the right foot and keep you moving forward this year, make these small changes to get big results. Raise your hand if you […]
By Stephanie S. Saunders – from the Team Beachbody Newsletter Elvis Presley, the king of rock ‘n’ roll, pelvic thrusts, and peanut butter and bacon sandwiches, was rumored to have once heavily sedated himself for 2 weeks in an attempt to continually sleep and lose weight. While he might have […]
Fitness and nutrition have a huge impact on how old you look and feel. I truly believe that age is just a number, and you can become fit and healthy at any age. I just celebrated another birthday yesterday, and I am now the young age of….41! I feel […]
Teaching my children to make healthy choices including nutritious foods and good exercise habits is a powerful priority for me. Establishing a strong and positive foundation for a healthy lifestyle now in my children will enable them to be successful into adulthood, and lessen their risk for diabetes, heart disease, […]
Did you wake up rested and refreshed this morning? If not, here are 4 sleep solutions to make tonight a better sleep night. Sometimes, people get so caught up in hammering workouts and cutting calories that they forget that half of getting great results is recovery. And one of the […]