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Hydrate from Beachbody Performance

The Hydrate vs salty electrolyte drinks turns out to be not much of a competition, and the comparison below explains why. I have purchased things from The Feed (an excellent company) in the past and have gotten free samples in the order. Among them have been an electrolyte powder which […]

Hydrate vs “Salty” Electrolyte Drinks

The Ides of March

The Ides of March is actually March 15th, and it is the date of the assassination of Julius Cesar. The “I’ds of March” are excuses why your health and wellness aren’t better. Fitness pro Raphael Calzadilla has a great article entitled “Jumpstart Your Fitness Program,” and he begins it by […]

Beware The Ides of March!

Six pack abs can be a goal for everyone if they reduce their belly fat and follow these five ways to get them. Scroll down to read this article by Ben Kallen and find out how. No matter what your age, body type, or fitness level, we’re pretty sure one […]

Six Pack Abs – 5 Ways to Get Them

DIG DEEPER from Shaun T is the ultimate body recomposition program. Build the body you’ve always wanted, become mentally unstoppable, and discover what it’s like to be in control of your results with the first-ever weightlifting program from Super Trainer Shaun T. You can now own DIG DEEPER for just $79.95 with […]

DIG DEEPER from Shaun T – Save 15%

Active Recovery

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 […]

The Benefits of Active Recovery

How Phytonutrients May Reduce Exercise Induced Inflammation

Phytonutrients are bioactive, body-boosting compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and other “phyto” (plant) foods. To learn more about how they can help reduce exercise-induced inflammation, read this article from Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S. Odds are our mom nagged you about eating your broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Your doctor advises you […]

How Phytonutrients May Help Reduce Exercise-Induced Inflammation

Creatine Results

Creatine can take your results to the next level by delaying fatigue, enhancing strength and power, and boosting muscle growth. To learn more about how important creatine is, scroll down to read this article from Trevor Thieme                       If creatine were […]

Creatine Can Take Your Results to the Next Level

Love Your BODi

The Love Your BODi Event has begun and we are encouraging you to get fast results, step-by-step with a BODi Subscription that costs less than 50 cents USD / 60 cents CAD a day! And remember to use Code RICHDBOD15, which gives you a 15% discount when you purchase your […]

Love Your BODi Event

The Busy Person't Guide to Weight Loss

The busy person’s guide to weight loss is for every working and single parent who is trying to balance parenting, work, and self-care among other things. This article got my attention because I am just about as busy as a parent can get.  I hope that you find this article […]

The Busy Person’s Guide to Weight Loss

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. […]

5 Ways to Measure Weight Loss Without the Scale

11 Benefits of Running

This list of 11 benefits of running is just a partial list of all the benefits of running, which includes among the most important, improving cardiovascular health. To learn what they are, scroll down to read the article from Paige Smith and Jorden Burchette.   On the definitive list of […]

11 Benefits of Running

Type 1 Muscle Fibers

You train type 1 muscle fibers for better endurance by focusing on steady-state, resistance, and circuit training workouts. Learn more about “slow-titch” muscle fibers and how to train them in this article from Jenessa Connor.   If your goal is to PR a marathon, climb a mountain, or crush your […]

Train Type 1 Muscle Fibers for Better Endurance

The Anabolic Window Theory and Consuming Protein

The anabolic window theory says that the best time to consume protein is 30-60 minutes after exercise for maximum muscle recovery. Jenessa Connor CPT and writer explores if and why this is true.  No one argues that what you eat plays a crucial role in your overall fitness, body composition, and athletic […]

The Anabolic Window Theory and Consuming Protein

Vitamins for Athletic Performance

Vitamins that are important for athletic performance include magnesium, iron, and vitamin D, along with the B vitamins. Learn how and why they are important from writer Jordan Burchette. If you want to know what the best vitamins for athletes are, it helps to know what makes one more important […]

Important Vitamins for Athletic Performance

Best Time to Take Supplements

The best time to take supplements varies from supplement to supplement. Here is a list of many of them and the best time to take them from author Michael Martin. In romance and comedy, timing is everything. With fitness and nutrition, there’s typically a bit more wiggle room — any […]

The Best Time to Take Supplements

Job 1 - Own It for Just $59.95

Job 1 is Jennifer Jacobs’ no-excuses, 4-week program that has 1 requirement: give your fitness and nutrition the focus they deserve. Because when you show up for yourself, the healthy results will follow—in your workouts and in your entire life. Save 15% on every purchase at BODi.com with Code RICHDBOD15! […]

Job 1 – Own It for Just $59.95!

Polar Oh1+

How important is heart rate in fitness training? I asked AI that question and here is the response that I got: Knowing your heart rate is very important in fitness training. It provides a concrete way to monitor the intensity of your workout. It allows you to optimize your training […]

How Important is Heart Rate in Fitness Training?

BODi App Subscriptions

BODi Subscriptions are a great way to have workouts and nutrition programs at your fingertips when you want to work out. You can save on these subscription plans by using my Code RICHDBOD15!  Included in All BODi Subscriptions Plans Over 130 digital programs such as the legendary P90X, INSANITY, 21 Day […]

BODi Subscriptions – Save 15% With Code RICHDBOD15

2B Mindset Positive Approach to Weight Loss

2B Mindset is weight loss with a positive approach, designed and created by Ilana Muhlstein MS, Registered Dietitian and nutritionist. She wants to help you lose weight without feeling deprived and always feeling satisfied. And I want to help you save 15%. Remember to use Code RICHDBOD15, which gives you […]

2B Mindset Weight Loss With a Positive Approach

Beachbody Performance Energize

Beachbody Performance Energize provides the safe and effective ingredients that I need to accomplish my workout goals for the day. Remember to use Code RICHDBOD15, which gives you a 15% discount when you shop in my BODi Store! For years, I used P90X Energy and Endurance and loved it.  But […]

Beachbody Performance Energize – Save 15%

Gut Microbiome and Fitness

The gut microbiome has an impact on your fitness. When your gut is healthy studies show you perform better. Author Megan Francis explains how you can improve your gut health and improve your fitness. So you’ve been giving considerable thought to your max heart rate, your muscular endurance, and your macros. But […]

The Gut Microbiome and Fitness

Weight Loss Excuses

These weight loss excuses could be keeping your from reaching your goal of achieving your ideal weight. Find out how to stop making them by scrolling down and reading this post from Paige Smith in the BODi Blog. Truth time: The biggest barriers standing between you and successfully losing weight […]

Weight Loss Excuses and How to Stop Making Them

Healthy Start Bundle

The Healthy Start Bundle Super Deal includes Shakeology, a digital workout program and 3 months of two BODi Nutrition Programs – Autumn Calabrese’s Portion Fix and Ilana Muhlstein’s 2B Mindset! PS – remember to use Code RICHDBOD15, which gives you a 15% discount when you shop in my BODi Store! […]

Healthy Start Bundle Super Deal

Shakeology Over 1 Billion Servings Sold

Shakeology has sold over 1 billion servings and counting because of its nutritional value compared to other products. Each serving of Shakeology contains proteins, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, fiber, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and adaptogens. We source ingredients from across the globe to ensure the best quality. So before anything makes it […]

Shakeology – Over 1 Billion Servings and Counting

2B Mindset

2B Mindset and Portion Fix show you what healthy eating looks like and provide the tools to establish healthy eating habits for life. They are $59.95 each and when you use Code RICHDBOD15, it gives you a 15% discount when you shop in  my BODi Store! Low carb, sugar-free, high […]

2B Mindset and Portion Fix – Save 15%

BODi LAVA - Own It for Just $59.95

You can own BODi LAVA for just $59.95 with no BODi subscription necessary. It is a nonstop fusion of power yoga, primal movement, and bodyweight strength training that requires no equipment. BODi LAVA is available to download here for $59.95 and when you use Code RICHDBOD15, you get a 15% […]

BODi LAVA – Save 15%

Weight Loss Habits

The weight loss habits of people who have lost 30+ pounds include eating fewer calories than average Americans and sticking to a consistent diet. To see the rest of these habits, scroll down to read the post from Trinh Le, R.D.                   […]

7 Weight Loss Habits of People Who Lost 30+ Pounds

Resolution Mistakes

Resolution mistakes that can sabotage your New Year’s goals include making your goals too broad, not holding yourself accountable, and making too many resolutions to name just a few. To see more, scroll down to read this post from Paige Smith and Sabrina Tillman. It’s totally normal to want to reboot your […]

Resolution Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your New Year’s Goals

Belle Vitale will offer you the first-ever complete roadmap to work with your hormones in a way that enhances your lifestyle and helps you feel like yourself again. It is available now in the BODi Store.. When you use Code RICHDBOD15, you get a 15% discount in my BODi Store. […]

Belle Vitale – Hormone Health for All Women

Understand Hormone Health With James LaValle

James LaValle, R.Ph., C.C.N discusses with Carl Daikeler the science behind hormone health and the Belle Vitale program from Autumn Calabrese on the BODi Podcast. More than 40 women have now fully tested the new Belle Vitale hormone health program from Super Trainer Autumn Calabrese, and the results — backed by blood work […]

Hormone Health – How to Understand It With James Lavalle

Clean Week Challenge

The Clean Week 7 Day Challenge is a great way to kickstart your routine after holidays or anytime that you have gotten off track. If you want to start this week, you can join us in our challenge on December 26th! Ever wish you could just “try on” a healthy […]

Clean Week 7 Day Challenge

These holiday fitness tips are simple and easy to follow. They will keep you on track during this time of year that can be so stressful. Scroll down to read this article from wellness writer Lauren Bedosky. If the “most wonderful time of the year” has you stressed out about all those […]

Holiday Fitness Tips to Keep You on Track

12 Days of Fitmas

These 12 Days of “Fitmas” Workouts will keep you moving between now and Christmas Eve with instructions and guidance for each move. Scroll down to read this post from Jenessa Connor, CPT Just like sugar cookies and mistletoe don’t magically materialize on the first day of December, holiday workouts don’t just […]

12 Days of “Fitmas” Workouts

BODi free sample workouts give you the opportunity to try a workout from a program before you buy it or start it on the BODi App. Each of the programs below has a sample workout on its page. Click on one of the images below and then scroll down. The […]

BODi Free Sample Workouts

How to Stay Healthy and Active During the Holidays

Here is some great advice on how to stay healthy and active during the holidays and to keep unwanted pounds from creeping up on you from Page Grossman. The holidays are traditionally a time of indulgence — endless get-togethers with friends and family, packed schedules, and plenty of holiday cookies […]

Stay Healthy and Active During the Holidays

Holiday Movie Workout Guide

This Holiday Movie Workout Guide will have you multi-tasking watching your favorite seasonal movies and getting in a workout at the same time! Scroll down to see some great moves to do during your favorite holiday movies from Michael Martin. It’s tough to stay active during the holidays, even for […]

Holiday Movie Workout Guide

8 Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress

Here are 8 ways to cope with the holiday stress that we are all feeling right now with ways to practice self-care. Scroll down to read this BODi Blog post from Cemile Kavountzis Let’s be honest — ’tis the season to feel a bit stressed out. The holidays are a joyous […]

Ways to Cope With Holiday Stress

Is Creatine Safe for Women?

Is creatine safe for women? “Fortunately, creatine monohydrate, the most tested and effective form of creatine, is one of the most extensively studied and research-backed supplements on the market”, explains Marie Spano, RD, CSCS, CSSD, a certified specialist in sports dietetics and consulting major league sports dietitian. Scroll down to read […]

Is Creatine Safe for Women?

Walking for Weight Loss

If you are walking for weight loss you have definitely chosen an ideal form of movement to do it with options to make your workouts even more successful. To learn more, scroll down to read this article from Maia Appleby and Paige Smith Yes, walking can help with weight loss — especially if your […]

Walking for Weight Loss

Caffeine for Maximum Performance

Using caffeine for maximum performance and Energize for the energy to do it are my two ergogenic training aids. Here is “5 Ways to Use Caffeine for Maximum Performance” from the BODi Blog post by Cemile Kavountzis. Whether you want to take a HIIT class to the next level or increase your stamina on […]

How to Use Caffeine for Maximum Performance

4 Week Gut Protocol

The 4 Week Gut Protocol is a comprehensive nutrition program designed to help promote overall gut health and eliminate gastric distress. If you’re dealing with stomach woes, you’re not the only one. Things like stress, sleep, exercise, and the food you eat can all impact the health of your gut. Beachbody […]

4 Week Gut Protocol

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BODi Workout Programs – Save 15%

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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