These exercises to build stronger glutes aren’t just for aesthetics. The glutes are essential in all athletic and everyday activities. To learn more about why the glutes are essential and how to make them stronger and more effective for quality of life, scroll down. Glute Gains: Sculpting a Stronger Posterior […]
The reason why rest days are non-negotiable is that when you exercise intensely, you’re essentially breaking down your muscle fibers. During sleep and on rest days, your body will repair those muscle fiber tears. It’s hard to take a full rest day, but scroll down and find out how to […]
Give thanks for the possibilities of a new year as we enter 2026. It is an opportunity that we get every year for a new beginning. Whether you make resolutions or not, each day is new and one day farther away from the past year. That is the case for […]
Healthy New Year’s resolutions for yourself should be SMART goals — specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-oriented. “When you set vague goals like ‘lose weight’ or ‘get in shape’ or ‘build muscle,’ the goal may feel overwhelming,” says Lauren Gross, PsyD, a licensed psychologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scroll down […]
These 16 tips to stick with your New Year’s resolutions will help you keep the plans that you are making now past the first few weeks of January. It is easy to make a resolution, but the hard part is keeping it. Scroll down to read the tips from Lili […]
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 […]
Give Thanks for 2025? If your response is no way, I can totally relate. This year has been the most challenging of my life. But I am still giving thanks for all of the blessings that I received and refuse to dwell on all of the challenges, heartbreaks, and stress […]
Working out during the busy holiday season can be challenging. For many of us, it is a colder time of year that limits outdoor activity. For some great ideas on how to find the time and motivation, read this post from the BODi Blog by Kate Bayless. Even if you […]
Stressing about holiday food can backfire. Worrying about your food choices can lead to anxiety which could eventually lead to chronic stress. For some good advice about how to approach food at this time of year, read this post from the BODi Blog by Dominique Michelle Astorino. We’re charging full […]
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 […]
Cooking mistakes that may cause weight gain will sabotage your efforts to achieve your ideal and healthy weight. Learn what they are in this post in the BODi Blog by Jessica Migala. There are a lot of good reasons why cooking at home is ideal, but the most important reason is […]
Here are 5 ways to boost your willpower that are time-tested and effective, and keep you on track to achieving your goals. Get some great advice in this article from Kara Wahlgren and start building your willpower today. I admit it: I’m the first person to curse my weak willpower […]
Many people trying to avoid holiday weight gain end up doing exactly what they shouldn’t: being overly restrictive during the most festive time of year. While their intentions to prevent weight gain (and perhaps shed a few pounds in the meantime) are good, being overly restrictive with food can backfire, especially during […]
Dig In with Shaun T is now available. Insanity meets Dig Deeper in the new training program from BODi by Beachbody. Go to Dig In to start now if you have a BODi subscription. If you need a BODi subscription, view plans here. Dig In is the Workout That Redefines […]
Work out with bad knees with this advice from Steve Edwards and Trevor Thieme, focusing on working the knees without doing impact exercises. Remember: If you lack the mobility to execute an exercise through a complete range of motion, modify it until you build that mobility. The Short Answer: “Bad knees” […]
These eight ways to prevent muscle soreness, from Kara Wahlgren, include stretching, foam rolling, and eating for recovery. Sore muscles keep us from getting the most out of our next workouts so it is important to know what causes them and how to recover quickly. Aching after a brutal workout? […]
Teaming up is a dream come true for a parent. I am now teaming up with my daughter and truly making this a family business. I have referred to Howtobefit.com as being family-owned and operated since 1995, when I launched the website. Now I finally have a daughter old enough […]
The list of benefits of cross-training is lengthy, from preventing injury and balancing muscles to gaining strength and reducing boredom. Let’s learn more from Andrea Pesce in her post on the BODi Blog. If your results have hit a brick wall even though you’ve been following your fitness routine faithfully, […]
Shaun T’s plan to help you get insane results requires you to “dig in” with his new program, Dig In, which blends Dig Deeper and Insanity. Scroll down to learn more about Dig In and to listen to the podcast. On the latest episode of The BODi Experience Podcast, BODi CEO […]
The Power of 4 is Tony Horton’s newest program in the BODi Fitness Library. It is available to stream with your BODi subscription. The Power of 4 is a 90-day program that solves the gaps that undermine success. 25 unique workouts so you can follow the approach that matches your […]
The exercise that you need to burn off Thanksgiving foods shouldn’t deter you from enjoying the meal. Just think twice about some choices. Scroll down to read Janet Lee’s article on how to burn calories from Thanksgiving foods – from butter to pumpkin spice latte! It’s the most dietarily-fraught time […]
Beachbody Performance Energize provides the safe and effective ingredients that I need to accomplish my workout goals for the day. You can get Energize for 15% off with Code HOWTOBEFIT. For years, I used P90X Energy and Endurance and loved it. But as sports performance science improved, so did Beachbody […]
Core exercises for beginners can help you not only reach your fitness goals, but also help you prevent injury in and out of the gym. If you’re new to exercising, you might be wondering where to begin. That place is with your core since it’s at the center of everything you […]
Are you still doubting at-home workouts? BODi workouts eliminate boredom, offer expert guidance and motivation, and provide structured programs. I have been doing Beachbody/BODi at-home workouts since March 2007, and I can attest to how effective they are. Scroll down to learn why working out at home is right for […]