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Relax Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

7 Ways to Relax Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Now, more than ever, we need these 7 ways to relax your mind, body, and spirit and to see how it’s important to prioritize relaxation. Between work and family obligations, fitness goals, and everything we see on the news, learning how […]

Relax Your Mind, Body, and Spirit

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

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