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XB Sweat + Sculpt

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 […]

XB Sweat + Sculpt for Mobility & Flexibility

Simple Ways to Increase Your Flexibility

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 […]

Simple Ways to Increase Your Flexibility

Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility

Mobility and flexibility are ongoing challenges for me, which is why Mobility & Flexibility is the Featured Category this week on HowToBeFit.com. It’s an issue that affects many active adults. The difference between mobility and flexibility is that mobility is the movability of a joint, while flexibility is the elasticity […]

The Difference Between Mobility and Flexibility

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 […]

Simple Yoga Moves for Everyday Flexibility

BODi Annual Membership with the Free Summer Bundle

The BODi Annual Subscription includes the Free Summer Bundle – 14 servings of Shakeology + Power Loops ($29.95 Value). You can now save $80.00 and get 12 months of access to 225+ BODi workout programs, as well as nutrition programs, recipes, and so much more. The BODi Annual Subscription Normally […]

BODi Annual Subscription With Summer Bundle

Happy Fourth of July

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, commemorates the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This historic document announced the 13 American colonies’ separation from Great Britain. It was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and established the United States of America. The push for […]

Happy Fourth of July

Build a Fuller, Stronger Butt With These Glute Exercises

You can build a fuller, stronger butt with these 11 glute exercises and not only look better, but perform better in your workouts, activities, and sports. Scroll down to read this BODi Blog post from Jenessa Connor If you want more power in your lower body or just want to […]

Build a Fuller, Stronger Butt With These Glute Exercises

Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel Fueled My Hike in the Rio Grande Valley

The reason that I use Performance Energize and Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel is that they work exceptionally well for me. Going back to 2010, when it was released, I started using E&E Energy and Endurance, which was part of the P90X line. It was later replaced with Performance Energize, which […]

Why I Use Performance Energize and Tailwind Nutrition

How Do BODi Subscriptions Compare

Both BODi subscriptions, Annual and Monthly, provide access to 225+ BODi programs. The BODi Trainer Subscriptions, on the other hand, only provide access to the trainer’s programs and workouts. The 10 Minute BODi subscription has over 400 10-minute workouts from various trainers and programs. The BODi Annual Subscription not only […]

How Do BODi Subscriptions Compare?

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Rio Grande River at the Edge of Sandia Pueblo Land

The Rio Grande River runs through the Rio Grande Valley in Albuquerque, creating the bosque, which is an outdoor lover’s playland. According to Google, “In English, ‘bosque’ translates to a forest, wood, or woodland. In the Southwestern United States, it specifically refers to a gallery forest—a distinct ribbon of trees […]

Rio Grande River Adventures

5 Non-Scale Victories

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

P90X Generation Next

P90X Generation Next with Waz Ashayer is the new installment of P90X, the most extreme home fitness program ever created. I started P90X on March 25th, 2007, and then went on to P90X2, P90X3, and just about everything Tony Horton. This program carries on the proud tradition and is the […]

P90X Generation Next With Waz Ashayer

The P90X Supplements System

The P90X Supplement System features 5 fast-acting, science-backed products designed to power your goals and support your training. Each is formulated with unique P90X Factor™ ingredients to support your training. Every product is built to work in real time to help support your performance when timing matters most. Can I […]

The P90X Supplement System

Polar Vantage M3

The importance of smart fitness wearables in fitness, health, and longevity cannot be overestimated because of the feedback they provide. Even in 1986, when I got the Polar Vantage XL that I had read about in Runner’s World and The Runner, the importance of smart fitness wearables was well known. […]

The Importance of Smart Fitness Wearables

Walking Pad A1 Pro

The WalkingPad A1 Pro Foldable Under Desk Treadmill was voted one of the best foldable walking treadmills by Shape Magazine in 2026, and it is easy to understand why. Many people struggle to stay active because of bad weather, busy schedules, or jobs that require long hours sitting at a […]

WalkingPad A1 Pro Foldable Under Desk Treadmill

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 […]

Weekend Warrior Yoga With Ted McDonald

My Dad Farming and How I Remember Him Best

My Father taught me about hard work and consistency. He taught me to show up every day and to put in a day’s work. As a dairy farmer, he had to work 7 days a week, 365 days a year. There were no days off or vacations, or even sick […]

What My Father Taught Me About Hard Work

Best BODi Programs for Weight Loss

The best BODi workout programs for weight loss have to be the programs that you will consistently do and finish. When you apply a filter in the BODi Library for “weight loss”, there are 30 programs listed. That means that there is bound to be a trainer, length, and workout […]

BODi Workout Programs for Weight Loss

21 Day Fix With Autumn Calabrese

21 Day Fix from Autumn Calabrese is one of the most popular and effective at-home workout programs of all time. But is it right for you? Scroll down to learn more about 21 Day Fix and see if it fits your unique fitness personality. Kickstart Your Fitness Journey: The Benefits […]

Is 21 Day Fix Right for You?

Benefits of Drinking Beachbody Performance Energize

The benefits of drinking Beachbody Performance Energize are primarily from the ingredients beta alanine and quercetin. Along with the caffeine from green tea and coffee bean extracts, this “power trio” makes having healthy ingredients one of the primary benefits of drinking Beachbody Performance Energize. I have been drinking Energize since […]

Benefits of Drinking Beachbody Performance Energize

Why I'm Still Coaching After 43 Years

People sometimes ask me why I’m still coaching after 43 years. The answer is simple. I still believe fitness can change lives. Over the years, I’ve seen countless trends come and go. New diets become popular. New workout programs appear. New fitness gadgets promise quick results. Yet the people who […]

Why I’m Still Coaching After 43 Years

30 Day Booty Boost with Chace Collett builds a lifted, round, and firm butt in 30 days with the Glute Activation Method. Activate, target, and strengthen your glutes so every rep delivers results without adding bulk to your legs. The program is available for free with either the BODi Annual […]

Save 45% On 30 Day Booty Boost

10 Minute Muscle Week 2 Biceps 2

I struggle with strength training because I am a runner, still pursuing running goals even though I am a coach who knows its importance and value. Admitting that I did my first 10 Minute Muscle workout in 45 days isn’t easy. I’m a coach who emphasizes the importance of strength […]

Why I Struggle With Strength Training

Coach Rich Dafter's 20-Minute Strength Training Plan

My 20-minute strength training plan is necessary for me to accomplish my running goals and extend my healthspan. I don’t like strength training, and that is not easy to admit, given I have been a Team Beachbody Coach for 19 years. As we do for so many things these days, […]

Coach Rich’s 20-Minute Strength Training Plan

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