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 […]
Strength Training
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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 […]
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 […]
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 glute bridge exercise is definitely one of the easiest and best exercises to do for stronger and more effective gluteal muscles. It requires no equipment and can be done almost anywhere you feel like you need to work your glutes (like when you feel like you have been sitting […]
These exercises to build stronger glutes aren’t just for aesthetics. The glutes are essential in all athletic and everyday activities. To learn more about why the glutes are essential and how to make them stronger and more effective for quality of life, scroll down. Glute Gains: Sculpting a Stronger Posterior […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
4 Weeks for Every Body was created as a companion program to The 4 Week Gut Protocol and has workouts built around exertion, not impact, to minimize the stress on your joints while giving you a great workout in under 30 minutes, including warm-up and cooldown. For even better results, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The push-up and its alternatives is one of those classic exercises that seem to appear in almost every workout — and with good reason. It’s a highly functional movement that works the entire upper body, including the arms, chest, shoulders, core, using just your bodyweight. Yet, not everyone can (or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get Strong with Kelsey Heenan is an Openfit program in the BODi Library that builds strength and not bulk with effective strength training workouts. Kelsey Heenan is also the creator of the hugely popular 4 Weeks of Focus which is available to stream or purchase with no BODi subscription necessary […]
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 […]
Track Pilates with Autumn Calabrese is available to everyone with a BODi subscription. If you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi subscription, use my exclusive BODi Coach link to get the BODi Annual Subscription with the Pilates Equipment Bundle for just […]
The 25 Minute Speed Train program from Joel Freeman is an 8-week, step-by-step strength plan to help you make real progress. The program is in the BODi Library now so if you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi Subscription, use this […]
Belle Vitale is now in the BODi Library and you can do the 12-week program with your BODi subscription and digital guides and calendar. The Featured Guides include US and Canadian guidebooks, and Autumn’s workout calendar shows you exactly what to do each day to help improve your hormone health. […]
P90X Digital is now available to purchase and own with no BODi Subscription. The standalone purchase is $79.95, and you can try it or buy it and save 15% when you use Code RICHDBOD15. Go to my BODi Store to learn more! P90X is the program that changed home fitness […]
21 Day Fix quick results come from the way that trainer Autumn Calabrese created the program with super-effective workouts and a simple approach to eating. Scroll down to learn more about how 21 Day Fix has been getting people results for 10+ years. If you need a BODi subscription, click […]
Working out at home versus the gym comes down to a personal preference and both options have their pros and cons. For me, I see no need to go to a gym because I have free weights and a dedicated space to work out. For others, they may want the […]
Insanity with Shaun T is the program that, starting with the warm up, makes you wonder whether you will even finish it. You can stream INSANITY free when you subscribe to BODi or you can purchase it and stream it with no BODi subscription for $79.95. Scroll down to learn […]
The way to mix and match BODi workouts starts with identifying your goals and then creating a hybrid plan based on those goals. Once you have your goals, then use the advice below and get started on achieving them! Ditch the Routine, Not the Results: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixing […]
You can create your own programs with the search feature in the BODi workout library and making custom programs just for your schedule. In the image below, I put “cardio” into the search and came up with 1,262. You can narrow that down by changing the duration, fitness level, and […]
The Arnold Press for bolder shoulders isn’t just for cosmetic reasons but also for increasing your bone density, metabolic rate, and mood. Yes, strength training and having big shoulders is empowering. William Kang is the Associate Editor at BODi and you can scroll down and see his in-depth look at […]
The best supplements for muscle building include a protein powder, creatine, beta-alanine, and HMB for age-related muscle loss. I currently use Shakeology for my protein powder, creatine, and beta-alanine and just learned about HMB in this article. Scroll down to learn more about each. When it comes to finding […]
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 […]
The top benefits of strength training are more than just building muscle. They include stimulating connections in the brain and many more that you will discover by scrolling down and reading this article from BODi Fitness by Chelsea Frank. mmm While all forms of exercise can add value to your […]
Power yoga improves cardio and strength with its pace and movements, which are more challenging than in a traditional yoga practice. In her article for BODi, Stepfanie Romine explains how programs like BODi LAVA will improve your cardio and strength. I completed the program and it is indeed a challenging […]
The benefits of modified push-ups include being less intimidating and having similar benefits to traditional push-ups. There are various reasons to do modified push-ups and in my case, it is because I damaged my wrist in a soccer injury and had to have it surgically repaired. Scroll down to read […]