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BODi Bike os a Game Changer

The BODi Bike is a game changer BODi Bike is a game changer. Hop on and you’ll see why. The professional-grade BODi bike is reliable, durable, and easy to adjust, so everyone has a comfortable, quality ride every time. Just swivel the sleek 21.5″ HD touchscreen for seamless workouts on […]

BODi Bike is a Game Changer

Eleven Benefits of Walking

Among the benefits of walking are helping you to lose or maintain weight, being a good alternative to running, and better sleep. Scroll down to read this post from the BODi Blog by Linnea Zielinski. In fitness, we tend to underrate the basics: getting enough water, sleeping enough hours, and yes, walking […]

Eleven Benefits of Walking

3 Day Split with Autumn Calabrese

3 Day Split with Autumn Calabrese is a program that you do for less than an hour a day three days week. It is available now in the BODi Library. Who says you need to exercise every day to see results? With Autumn Calabrese’s new 3 Day Split miniprogram, you can torch […]

3 Day Split with Autumn Calabrese

Why You Hate Working Out

If you hate working out, it’s hard to view exercise as anything other than a punishment. Keep reading to learn common reasons people hate working out and how to overcome them to increase your exercise motivation. From the BODi Blog – May 31, 2024 | BY: Mackenzie Lobby Havey It’s difficult to […]

Why You Hate Working Out

How Much Water Do We Really Need

How much water do you really need? BODi recommends using body weight as a general guide to get you started. Drink your body weight, divided by two, in ounces. From the BODi Blog – May 30, 2024 | By: Adam Bible I’m a big water drinker, always have been. I keep […]

How Much Water Do You Really Need?

Ways to Boost Your Energy

If you are looking for ways to boost your energy, use these ideas to get more energy for the day ahead. Whether you’re wondering how to feel less tired, zap seasonal affective disorder, or defeat daylight savings time, Sheryl Kraft and Jordan Burchette have some invigorating tips supported by science from the BODi Blog. […]

Boost Your Energy These 12 Ways

Stay Fit While Traveling

Are you looking for ways to stay fit while traveling so you don’t return home feeling worse than when you left? When you travel, do you leave your healthy habits at home? On business trips, it’s easy to overdo it with carb-fest lunches and expense account dinners, sedentary meetings, and […]

10 Ways to Stay Fit While Traveling

Rich Dafter's Training Log

Coach Rich Dafter’s Training Log chronicles his training at 73 after 57 years of running and almost 40 of those years with an autoimmune disorder that began after a car accident on May 17th, 1985. Each day I will share the workout that I did to keep moving even on […]

Coach Rich Dafter’s Training Log

Breathing Techniques to Help You Sleep

These seven breathing techniques to help you sleep harness the power of your breath and may help you get a good night’s rest. You may not need pills, drinks, or weighted blankets to help you fall asleep faster. You may not even need to spend a cent. To find out what […]

Breathing Techniques to Help You Sleep

Strength Training for Beginners

Do you want to know more about strength training for beginners? Scroll down for key facts and tips for getting started from this article by Paige Smith. Strength training is one of the best types of exercises out there. Not only is it a great way to build muscle, burn fat, […]

Strength Training for Beginners

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%

XB Pilates Super Block

Is the XB Pilates Super Block Right for Me? Do you love Andrea’s energetic vibe and her signature blend of movements that sculpt all over? Have you been curious about Pilates but don’t know where to begin? The XB Pilates Super Block is your gateway to everything Pilates has to […]

XB Pilates 30-Day Program With Andrea Rogers

The #mbf Muscle Burns Fat 30-Day Program is the October workout program from BODi. Megan Davies brings you her newest moves to get great results. To find out what Megan has in store, scroll down to read, ” Ignite your metabolism. Build muscle. Burn fat. Commit to showing up with […]

#mbf 30-Day Program With Megan Davies

The 4 Weeks For Every Body Super Block with Autumn Calabrese is the classic program reimagined and the Super Block for September. If you’re a fan of Autumn Calabrese or her original 4 Weeks For Every Body program, get ready for this exciting new take on her stabilizing workouts. Maybe you’ve worked […]

4 Weeks For Every Body Super Block Program

Morning Meltdown Super Block

Is the Morning Meltdown Super Block Right for Me? Super Trainer Jericho McMatthews brings a whole new meaning to how you rise ‘n’ shine and feel incredible all day long. Commit to the challenge every morning for the next 3 weeks and you’ll see results all over, inside and out. […]

Morning Meltdown Super Block 30-Day Program

Barre Blend Super Block

The Barre Blend Super Block begins July 3, 2023, and is an inspiring new take on Elise Joan’s amazing Barre Blend workouts program. Scroll down to read this post shared from the BODi Blog. If you’re a fan of Elise Joan or her original Barre Blend program, get ready for this inspiring new take on […]

Barre Blend 30-Day Program

Job 1 + Bike 1

Job 1 + Bike 1 are the June Super Blocks and Jennifer Jacobs is back and ready to make healthy habits your number one priority. She has two Super Blocks that work your entire body and leave you dripping in sweat in just 20 minutes! If you’re a fan of […]

Job 1 + Bike 1 30-Day Programs

Focus T25 and B25 30-Day Workout Program

Are The FOCUS T25 and B25 Super Blocks Right for Me? With the FOCUS T25 and B25 Super Blocks, the moves are new but the focus is the same: YOU. Shaun T makes every second count with nonstop cardio and strength workouts that let you control the intensity. Set your […]

Focus T25 & B25 30-Day Programs

21 Day Fix Super Block

Is the 21 Day Fix Super Block Right for Me? Autumn Calabrese has dialed-in the right combo of resistance training and cardio in the 21 Day Fix Super Block and added her signature motivation and tough love to push you to reach your goals, no matter your fitness level.  If […]

21 Day Fix Super Block 30-Day Program

For Beginners Only Super Block

Is “For Beginners Only” Right for Me? This is for you if you need to learn exercise fundamentals and want to fast-track your progress. By the end, you’ll be ready for another round or excited to take on a different program. Trainer Lacee Green walks you through the basics with […]

For Beginners Only 30-Day Program

Sure Thing with Megan Davies

The Sure Thing program lets you start working out with a science-based approach to fitness called “TYPE TRAINING™”. That means that you will go all-in with your fitness and nutrition knowing that your results are a Sure Thing! Super Trainer Megan Davies is going to help you do just that! Her […]

Sure Thing With Megan Davies

Eating Plans on BODi

Eating Plans on BODi include the complete 2B Mindset and Portion Fix digital eating plans now in the library! Starting today, May 19, the complete 2B Mindset and Portion Fix digital eating plans will be included with every BODi membership. Instead of just “the Basics,” subscribers will now get access […]

Eating Plans on BODi

Abs and Butt Workout

An abs and butt workout at home with just 7 moves? Try this one and get the abs and butt you’ve been trying to get forever! Scroll down and read this BODi Blog post by Kara Wahlgren and get started working your abs and butt. Targeting your abs and glutes […]

Abs and Butt Workout With 7 Moves

Blue Zones Diet and Longevity

Can the Blue Zones Diet help you live longer? The Blue Zones incorporate nine behavioral factors that are believed to extend longevity. Scroll down to learn how in this BODi Blog post by Kate Bayless. There are lots of diets that promise to help you lose weight, feel better, and get healthier. […]

Blue Zones Diet and Longevity

In order to get abs that show, men need to be below 12 percent body fat and women need to be below 22 percent. Find out what Grant Stoddard did to get his body fat measured in this post from the BODi Blog. I’ve got some great news for you. You’ve […]

How to Get Abs That Show

Foods That Give You Energy

Real foods give you energy and certain types of foods and drinks offer more sustained stamina and sharper mental focus than others. In this BODi Blog post by Kristina LaRue, R.D.N., C.S.S.D. and Jordan Burchette you will learn about 24 foods that give you energy and focus. There are times we could […]

Foods That Give You Energy

Holiday Shakeology Recipes

These holiday Shakeology recipes provide you with an alternative to all of the holiday baked goods and drinks and help to curb your cravings for them. We’re shaking spirits bright all season long with these festive Shakeology holiday treats! These healthier takes on your favorite holiday recipes will help you celebrate the […]

Holiday Shakeology Recipes

How to Burn Off Thanksgiving

How much exercise does it take to burn off Thanksgiving? Read on to visualize what it takes to work off a typical Thanksgiving meal. 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®, […]

How to Burn Off Thanksgiving

Super Block Unlock Nutritionals

Super Block unlock nutritionals are a great way to get two free Super Block workout programs with the initial purchase from BODi. I get mine every month with my Shakeology subscription and every is in my BODi Library for any time that I want to do it again. Here is […]

Super Block Unlock Nutritionals

Recipe Swaps for a Healthier Thanksgiving

With these recipe swaps, Thanksgiving dinner will have plenty of naturally delicious and totally healthy foods and favorite dishes for a healthier Thanksgiving. When you think about Thanksgiving dinner, you probably picture buttery biscuits, yams dripping with maple syrup, creamy mashed potatoes, and crisp apple pies, and, oh yeah, turkey… […]

Recipe Swaps for a Healthy Thanksgiving

21 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

  Whether you’re a pro at hosting Thanksgiving or a first-timer, we’ve got you covered.   We’ve created 21 delicious, healthy Thanksgiving recipes to choose from so you can prepare  a  healthy feast that will please even the pickiest eaters. Spending the holiday as a guest at someone else’s dinner? […]

21 Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

10 Healthier Thanksgiving Desserts

These healthier Thanksgiving desserts ideas include all of the spice, pumpkin, and apple flavors familiar to a Thanksgiving buffet and are nutrition-friendly Even if your dinner guests have stuffed themselves to the point of food comas on Thanksgiving, they’ll always expect dessert and probably more than one option for dessert. […]

10 Healthier Thanksgiving Desserts

Unlock Hip Flexibility and Strength

You can unlock hip flexibility and strength with the lizard pose or Utthan Pristhasana in Sanskrit, a challenging posture that opens your hips. Scroll down to read this excellent post from Mattie Schuler for those of us who spend too much time sitting, What Is Lizard Pose? Lizard pose is a […]

Unlock Hip Flexibility and Strength

Shakeology Ingredient Standards

What High-Quality Ingredients Mean to Shakeology Shakeology ingredient standards are guaranteed from ingredients to finished product with over 1,500 tests on every batch of Shakeology. You can check out the flavors that are created from the finest of ingredients by clicking here. With so many balls in the air, you […]

Shakeology Ingredient Standards

High-Protein Fruit

These high-protein fruits can help you up your protein intake while reaping all the benefits fruit has to offer. Scroll down to read this post from Michael Martin in The BODi Blog. When it comes to healthy snacking, fruit is hard to beat — it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals, and filling fiber. […]

High-Protein Fruits to Up Your Protein Intake

How To Make Your Ab Workouts More Effective

Make your ab workouts more effective by engaging your abs. If you’re not activating your abs you aren’t going to see results. Scroll down to learn more in this post from Linnea Zielinski in The BODi Blog. You’re doing ab workouts at home, but your lower back feels the burn more […]

Make Your Ab Workouts More Effective

How Fitness Can Lead to Happiness

Fitness can lead to happiness because it positively influences our physical and psychological health and well-being. To learn more about how this happens, read the post by Linnea Zielinski in The BODi Blog. You’ve probably heard of the “runner’s high,” that feeling of euphoria some people get after a run. […]

How Fitness Can Lead to Happiness

5 Simple Ways to Increase Flexibility

These 5 simple ways to increase your flexibility can help to improve mobility by decreasing muscle tension and increasing blood flow to your muscles. Scroll down to read the  flexibility post from Brit Yeager in The BODi Blog. Stretching can help to improve flexibility and mobility by decreasing muscle tension, increasing blood flow to […]

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Flexibility

Inexpensive Self-Care Practices

These 10 inexpensive self-care practices when added to your daily routine will make you feel happier, healthier, relaxed, and restored. Scroll down to read this post from Page Grossman in The BODi Blog. For most of us, the phrase “self-care” calls to mind perfectly crafted Instagram posts of toes in […]

Self-Care Practices to Add to Your Daily Routine

LIIFT MORE Super Block

The December LIIFT MORE Super Block with Joel Freeman Ready to build MORE muscle in less time? Super Trainer Joel Freeman is back with his proven combo of classic weight training and fat-scorching HIIT to help you get MORE results in just 30 minutes a day. Whether you want to […]

LIIFT MORE With Joel Freeman

Intrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic motivation to reach your goals is the drive to do something because of how it makes you feel versus what you will get for doing it. Scroll down to read this post from Cemile Kavountzis in The BODi Blog. What brings you to your mat or inspires you to lace […]

Intrinsic Motivation To Reach Your Goals

“MMA kicks are such a great way to strengthen your core without realizing you’re even working your core,” says Elanit Sellers, executive director of fitness development at BODi. Learn more about what they can do for you in this BODi Blog post from Chelsea Frank. The benefits of having a strong core go beyond […]

MMA Kicks for a Strong Core

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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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