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LET'S GET UP is now on Beachbody On Demand

LET’S GET UP! is now available in the BOD Member Library and it’s your turn to press play with the legend, Super Trainer, and creator, Shaun T! Get ready to GET UP and HAVE FUN! Shaun T is back with LET’S GET UP! — an all-new dance fitness program that puts the emphasis […]

LET’S GET UP! is Now On BOD!

Cycling for Weight Loss

If you think that cycling for weight loss is for you, here’s some helpful info to help you get started for when you hit the road. Is Cycling for Weight Loss Possible? The short answer is a resounding yes, especially when you’re just starting out and your body is racing […]

Cycling for Weight Loss

Meal planning works for weight loss and can save you time and money so creating the menu for your meal plan is the most important first step. But if you’re new to it all, you may not know how to meal plan. Or, you may think it’s only for super-organized people who alphabetize […]

Meal Planning for Absolute Beginners

Interval Running for Fitness

Interval running is great for fitness because it is a highly effective training protocol and it’s useful for both beginners and experienced runners. “An interval is simply a set period of time where you are running at a certain pace and then taking a break for a certain period of […]

Interval Running For Fitness

Portion Fix is a Lifestyle

The New Portion Fix Is a Lifestyle That Is Easy To Follow Portion Fix is a lifestyle, not a diet. It’s an approach to eating that makes sense. There’s no counting calories, no deprivation, no starvation…and no food is off-limits!  You just have to learn to eat them in the […]

Portion Fix is a Lifestyle

645 With Amoila Cesar

645 With Amoila Cesar is Coming July 19th 645 with Amoila Cesar has cracked the code training professional athletes to get the most out of their workouts without jeopardizing their game-time performance. His secret? Don’t overtrain. It’s the model for his revolutionary new program: 645. 645 combines strength training, cardio, […]

645 With Amoila Cesar

July 4th Traditions

Seven Great New July 4th Traditions to Start July 4th traditions start with familiar activities, but it can also be a time for recognizing that greatest of American traditions—change! These seven new traditions could make your Independence Day even more fun. All You Can Eat Every July 4th, Nathan’s Famous on Coney […]

July 4th Traditions

8 Tips for Running in the Heat

8 Tips for Running in the Heat Running in the heat means putting the right elements in place so that you can handle the heat much better and enjoy the effort. Whether you are preparing to take on 30 Day Breakaway, training for your 10th marathon, or just getting started as a […]

Running in the Heat

Resistance-Training Exercises

Feel the Burn With These 6 Resistance-Training Exercises Resistance-training exercises increase overall wellness, mobility, longevity, and fitness level and can be done with little to no equipment. In Shaun T‘s latest program, LET’S GET UP!, he combines easy-to-follow cardio dance sequences, body-weight resistance training exercises, INSANITY-based moves set to music, and two […]

Resistance-Training Exercises

Beginner's Guide to Indoor Cycling

Here’s the beginner’s guide to indoor cycling post by Seth Davidson from the June 4, 2021 Beachbody On Demand blog. I wish that I had read this months ago when I started! You know those mornings when you can’t find your motivation to work out? You check behind the door, maybe […]

Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cycling

Outdoor workout tips

12 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Workout These outdoor workout tips will help you push to work harder and help you to have more energy, greater enjoyment, and relieve more stress. Want to switch up your exercise routine? Take it outside. Outdoor workouts are an excellent […]

Outdoor Workout Tips

Stop Procrastinating

Read this now and learn how to stop procrastinating by identifying the different types of procrastinators, why we procrastinate, and ways to stop. It may be time to learn how to stop procrastinating when … You’ve got 138 unread emails in your inbox, a sink full of dirty dishes, and […]

Stop Procrastinating — Now!

High fiber recipe for beans and rice

12 High-Fiber Recipes to Add to Your Diet Here are 12 high-fiber recipes (those that provide at least 20 percent of the recommended daily intake per serving) to help you add more fiber to your meal plan. Fiber may not be as exciting as the latest nutrition trends (hey there, […]

High Fiber Recipes

Fight Burnout

You need to fight burnout when it’s like you’ve hit a brick wall, every push-up is a chore and you don’t feel like doing anything. Have you ever felt physically and mentally drained when it comes to fitness? Even proper nutrition and other healthy things feel like an uphill battle. […]

Fight Burnout with These 5 Tips

Off the Wall with 9 Week Control Freak

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 […]

Off the Wall with 9 Week Control Freak

Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend

The Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend program is an exciting new concept from Barre Blend creator and pre-/postnatal fitness expert Elise Joan. It used to be that well-meaning family and friends thought it best for pregnant women to simply “relax,” “get some rest,” or “take it easy” during their pregnancy. Even medical […]

Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend

3 Day Refresh

The 3 Day Refresh combines two specially formulated shakes, plus one fiber drink with whole foods, to help you quash cravings and lose weight. The 10% off sale on 3 Day Refresh ends February 1st. If you’re one of the million-plus people who have experienced the cleansing awesomeness of 3 Day […]

3 Day Refresh Sale Ends Soon!

Running On a Treadmill vs. Outside

In the race of running on a treadmill vs. outside, who wins? Here, we explain exactly how outdoor and treadmill running compare, and how to balance the benefits of both outdoor and indoor running for the best results. There’s no disputing the benefits of running. But when it comes to […]

Running On a Treadmill Versus Outside

Kids and Family Workouts

These kids and family workouts during this unprecedented time help families stay healthy, sane and have fun expending energy together. Fitness is a family matter. Working out with your kids helps build the foundation for an active lifestyle, plus it’s a great way to stay accountable. Because if kids are […]

Kids and Family Workouts

Beachbody Performance Energize Gummies

Beachbody Performance Energize Gummies are for fans of Energize. Here’s a new way to enjoy your favorite pre-workout supplement: Energize gummies! This recipe is super easy — all you need are four ingredients! You can use a gummy mold or a glass baking dish if you don’t have a mold. […]

Beachbody Performance Energize Gummies

9 Week Control Freak offers and VIP Early Access are now available on Beachbody On Demand. Take back control with Autumn Calabrese’s newest, innovative program. To get strong, lean, and powerful, you have to take control of the things that truly dictate the quality of your life, like strength, stamina, […]

9 Week Control Freak Offers & VIP Access

If you’re looking to get started with meditation, it helps to have a designated area for practicing calming meditation. When you’re juggling work deadlines, family obligations, and a stressful news cycle, it’s important to create a calming headspace to counteract the chaos. Research suggests a meditation practice is associated with “a myriad of health […]

Calming Meditation Space at Home

Breakfast for Dinner Ideas

Breakfast for dinner is a quick and easy option for those with super-busy lives. Even better, it’s a meal the whole family can enjoy. Full of protein, versatile, and downright tasty, many healthy breakfast recipes work just as well for dinner. “Kids generally like breakfast, so breakfast for dinner is a hit and a […]

Breakfast for Dinner Ideas: 10 Recipes

Start Healthy Habits

We made it to 2021 and here are some practical tips on how to start healthy habits and commit to them. Even the smallest daily change can have a positive effect on your life. But what about the next 365 days? How can you make 2021 your year to shine? […]

Start Healthy Habits in 2021

Control Freak Control Tracker

Now that I have finished 30 Day Breakaway, done the virtual 5K, and submitted my results to The Beachbody Challenge, I am setting my sights on the 9 Week Control Freak Control Track accessory bundle so that I can start the program on the 21st. The bundle includes: VIP Early […]

Control Freak Control Track

9 Week Control Freak with Autumn Calabrese

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 […]

9 Week Control Freak With Autumn Calabrese

Staying Connected During the Pandemic

Staying connected during the pandemic with friends and loved ones is challenging right now, but it’s also never been more important. “The fear and anxiety we feel as a result of our powerlessness during this time makes it even more important to spend time in the areas where we do […]

Staying Connected During the Pandemic

Peppermint Mocha Shakeology

Peppermint Mocha Shakeology is available now in the U.S. and Canada. This limited-edition seasonal shake tastes like the holidays in a cup with a delicious combination of roasted coffee, rich cocoa, and cool peppermint. Peppermint Mocha Shakeology is Plant-Based Vegan Now you can enjoy the delicious flavors of velvety rich, creamy cocoa, robust […]

Peppermint Mocha Shakeology

Building Muscle

Building muscle may be all that you are thinking about if you recently started your fitness journey, but how long does it take? The exact answer depends on a number of different factors, including your age, your starting point, your workout regimen, your nutrition plan, and genetics. After you start […]

Building Muscle – How Long Does It Take?

Beachbody On Demand 14 Day Free Trial

The Beachbody On Demand 14 day free trial is part of the 3 Month Membership offer that gives you unlimited access to virtually every Beachbody workout.  There are five membership options, but the three-month membership is billed in 14 days and gives you unlimited streaming for two weeks.  You also […]

Beachbody On Demand Free Trial

Beginner Runner

30 Day Breakaway is a program for beginner runners that helps you with endurance and running technique, so you can go faster or farther If you’re ready to move beyond the occasional fun run, you’re going to need a more comprehensive plan. When you’re choosing a running program for beginners, […]

30 Day Breakaway for Beginner Runners

10 Minutes of Meditation

With just 10 minutes of meditation a day, you can reap the benefits of a mindfulness practice, like more relaxation, calm and less anxiety. Do you want to lose weight, build muscle, or feel more fit? Join Beachbody On Demand, and get access to Beachbody’s world-famous programs, including 21 Day FIX®, […]

10 Minutes of Meditation – 5 Benefits

30 Day Breakaway Free Sample Workout

The Beachbody On Demand 14-day free trial gives you streaming access to virtually every Beachbody workout, but you can also do these free sample workouts with no credit card required if you prefer.  Here is the list, starting with a free 7-day complete program – Clean Week with Megan Davies. […]

Free Sample Workouts Available

Strength Training for Beginners

Strength training for beginners will build muscles, burn fat, maintain your weight and improve your muscular endurance like nothing else It’s also easy to do at home with minimal equipment. The best part? Strength training is a good workout for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or fitness level. Curious to […]

Strength Training for Beginners – A How To

30 Day Breakaway

30 Day Breakaway combines resistance training with running to help you conquer a 5K and build a leaner, stronger, faster body. If you’re ready to discover how resilient you are both physically and mentally, you won’t want to miss Beachbody’s new 30-day running challenge, 30 Day Breakaway. Created by Super Trainer […]

30 Day Breakaway – What You Need to Know

Diet, Exercise and Your Kids Grades

By Steve Edwards There’s a lot more you can do for your kids’ education than lock them in bulletproof SUVs and wait in smog-choked lines of other SUVs to drop them at the steps of their schools. Teaching proper eating habits and providing time for exercise will do more for […]

Diet, Exercise and Your Kids Grades

Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend on Beachbody On Demand will help optimize your pregnancy journey with the performance-based fitness program that blends barre, Pilates, and cardio interval training in safe and effective total-body workouts. This comprehensive program provides a safe foundation for you to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally—from […]

Pre & Post Natal Barre Blend Videos

Unstress Meditation

Unstress: 21 Days of Meditation for Relaxation, Calm, and Less Anxiety helps melt away stress and anxiety, uplift your spirits, improve your sleep, and unclutter your mind. Imagine a life where, instead of feeling anxious, rushed, tense, and worried, you feel relaxed, calm, and in control all day long. Sound […]

Unstress: 21 Days of Meditation

Eat Before Working Out?

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I eat before working out?” keep reading to brush up on the dos and don’ts of pre-workout nutrition. (The tl;dr answer is “yes”!) Knowing when and what to eat before your workouts is a skill worth learning. With the right approach, a pre-workout snack or […]

Eat Before Working Out?

Relaxation and Meditation

Stress can leave you feeling tense, negative, and worried, but spending just a few minutes a day in meditation can relieve the pressure and help you calm down, focus on the positive, and come back into balance. That’s where the Relaxation & Meditation channel comes in. The world can be […]

Relaxation and Meditation from Unplug

Taco Recipes - The Ten Best

  Let’s be real: Taco Tuesday should really be Taco Monday, Taco Wednesday, Taco Thursday, etc. In other words, there’s no wrong day of the week to eat tacos. We’ve got a slew of taco recipes here on the Beachbody Blog — fish tacos, shrimp tacos, steak tacos, chicken tacos, […]

Taco Recipes – The Top Ten Countdown

Challenge Packs - How much do you really save

As a Team Beachbody coach, I see my role as one of guiding, motivating, informing and keeping people accountable to their goals. But I can also save you money by investing in a Challenge Pack (or Completion Pack if you already drink Shakeology). Challenge Packs are health and fitness bundles […]

Challenge Packs – What Are the Savings

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Index of Posts

  • Buy BODi Programs
  • Flexibility & Stretching
  • Healthy Living & Eating
  • Inspiration & Motivation
  • Meditation & Yoga
  • Nutrition Plans & Products
  • Quick & Simple Recipes
  • Running Training & Advice
  • Some Miscellaneous Stuff
  • Strength Training
  • Superfood Shakeology
  • Weight Loss Tips & Programs
  • Workout Programs

About Rich Dafter

Team Beachbody Coach Rich Dafter

Hi, I’m Rich Dafter – a full-time single dad, coach, and lifelong runner. I help people get healthier, fitter, and have better quality of life with at home workout and nutrition programs … more.

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