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Yoga Can Make You a Better Athlete

Yoga can make you a better athlete by improving recovery, mobility, and body awareness – syncing body and mind (proprioception). As keenly aware of how important yoga is for my running, it remains my weak link and something that I have to force myself to do. The post from Page Grossman […]

Yoga Can Make You a Better Athlete

Choose the Right BODi Program for You

How to choose the right BODi program for you starts with this guide to the programs based on your current fitness level. All programs listed are in the BODi Library. Those that are available to purchase and stream with no BODi subscription are hyperlinked. Scroll down and read this post […]

How to Choose the Right BODi Program

Is Pea Protein as Effective as Whey?

Pea protein is as effective as whey for anyone who wants the benefits of protein supplementation but prefers plant-based products. Most of us have been raised to think of protein sources like red meat, chicken, and dairy being the best, but they are not the best for everyone. In her […]

Is Pea Protein as Effective as Whey?

Seeds That Are Bursting With Nutrients

The familiar edible seeds that are bursting with nutrients include sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, as well as chia seeds. Others, not as familiar, are flax seeds, hemp seeds, and sesame seeds. All of them pack a nutritional wallop, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds are definitely great for snacking. Scroll […]

Seeds That Are Bursting With Nutrients

Probiotics boost digestion, immunity, and mood according to countless studies, and it is imperative that we incorporate them into our diets. Stepfanie Romine wrote the very informative post below, and goes into what they are, what they are good for, and the benefits of probiotics. Probiotics are in the Greek yogurt you […]

Probiotics Boost Digestion, Immunity, and Mood

Cronometer Nutrition Tracking App

My positive review of the Cronometer nutrition tracking app is based on my needs, but most of all, ease of use. I have tried a number of apps, most recently one that is hyped on social media and on health segments on news shows. My first app years ago was […]

Cronometer Nutrition Tracking App

Get Strong With Kelsey Heenan

Get Strong with Kelsey Heenan is an Openfit program in the BODi Library that builds strength and not bulk with effective strength training workouts. Kelsey Heenan is also the creator of the hugely popular 4 Weeks of Focus which is available to stream or purchase with no BODi subscription necessary […]

Get Strong With Kelsey Heenan

Working Out Twice a Day

Is working out twice a day helping or hurting your goals? Does working out twice a day double the payoff or double the risk? The post below from Linnea Zielinski explores the pros and cons and whether working out twice a day is for you. If you’re chasing specific fitness […]

Working Out Twice a Day

Caffeine for Maximum Performance

Using caffeine for maximum performance and Energize Pre-Workout 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 […]

How to Use Caffeine for Maximum Performance

Everything You Wanted to Know About Pilates

Everything that you wanted to know about Pilates to get you up to speed is in this post from Meagan Morris. It seems like Pilates is everywhere these days, and we need to know why everyone is so excited about it. You can also do Track Pilates from Autumn Calabrese […]

Everything You Wanted to Know About Pilates

Dehydration Can Hurt Your Workout Results

Dehydration can hurt your workout results not only during your workout, but also afterward as you begin recovery for your next workout. Scroll down to read this expert post from Denis Faye, M.S., and find out why hydration is such an important part of your training. When’s the last time […]

Dehydration Can Hurt Your Workout Results

Build Strength, Not Bulk With Kelsey Heenan

You will build strength and not bulk with Get Strong from Kelsey Heenan and get results in just four weeks with her program. Get Strong is available in the BODi Library. If you don’t have a BODi Subscription, you can get a one-month subscription for just $19.00 by clicking here. […]

Build Strength, Not Bulk With Kelsey Heenan

Tips to Build Lean Muscle

These simple tips to build lean muscle will make it more likely that you do strength training without worrying about bulk if you are a woman. Scroll down to read this post from Jenessa Connor, CPT, which answers the question, “I want to know how to build lean muscle without getting […]

Tips to Build Lean Muscle

The Power of Association and Hard Workouts

The power of association will help you tackle your hardest workouts by using this technique to manage pain and fatigue and power through. Scroll down to learn more about the power of association in this post from  Dr. Haley Perlus. There’s little doubt that high-intensity training is a challenging, efficient, […]

The Power of Association and Hard Workouts

Track Pilates With Autumn Calabrese

Track Pilates with Autumn Calabrese is available to everyone with a BODi subscription. If you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi subscription, use my exclusive BODi Coach link to get the BODi Annual Subscription with the Pilates Equipment Bundle for just […]

Track Pilates With Autumn Calabrese

BODi LAVA Slow Burn

BODi LAVA Slow Burn is a revolutionary mini-program of five 20-minute slow flow yoga workouts that fuse strength, mobility, and mindfulness. The workouts are intermediate and work well for mobility, flexibility, cardio, and core. The only equipment needed is a mat (optional) and yoga blocks (optional). If you have a BODi […]

BODi LAVA Slow Burn

25 Minute Speed Train

The 25 Minute Speed Train program from Joel Freeman is an 8-week, step-by-step strength plan to help you make real progress. The program is in the BODi Library now so if you have a BODi subscription, you are good to go. If you don’t have a BODi Subscription, use this […]

25 Minute Speed Train with Joel Freeman

Belle Vitale is Now in the BODi Library

Belle Vitale is now in the BODi Library and you can do the 12-week program with your BODi subscription and digital guides and calendar. The Featured Guides include US and Canadian guidebooks, and Autumn’s workout calendar shows you exactly what to do each day to help improve your hormone health. […]

Stream Belle Vitale in the BODi Library

P90X Subscription Options

Please note: As of June 25th, 2026, individual fitness programs, Digital Purchases, will no longer be offered. You can purchase a BODi subscription to access the library of 225+ fitness programs. This includes all titles that were offered as digital purchases for individual fitness programs in the past. P90X is […]

P90X – Try For Free

21 Day Fix quick results come from the way that trainer Autumn Calabrese created the program with super-effective workouts and a simple approach to eating. Scroll down to learn more about how 21 Day Fix has been getting people results for 10+ years. If you need a BODi subscription, click […]

21 Day Fix for Quick Results

Working out at home versus the gym comes down to a personal preference and both options have their pros and cons. For me, I see no need to go to a gym because I have free weights and a dedicated space to work out. For others, they may want the […]

Working Out at Home Versus the Gym

Insanity with Shaun T is the program that, starting with the warm up, makes you wonder whether you will even finish it.  You can stream INSANITY free when you subscribe to BODi or you can purchase it and stream it with no BODi subscription for $79.95. Scroll down to learn […]

Insanity With Shaun T

How to Reach Your Fitness Goals

To reach your fitness goals, use these 9 tips, starting with taking a before picture and including weighing yourself for positive feedback. Commitment is everything but recording and knowing where you started your journey is essential. Scroll down to see the 9 tips from Rebecca Swanner, and let’s get started! […]

How to Reach Your Fitness Goals

How to Get Through a Hard Workout

To get through a hard workout, you need to keep your mental focus and have specific goals that remind you why you need to keep going. Perhaps the easiest thing to do is to remember this quote from Jim Rohn, “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the […]

How to Get Through a Hard Workout

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