Fitness

What Is Cardiorespiratory Endurance and How Can You Improve It?

By Paige Smith; July 9, 2018

Along with greater strength and more defined muscles, a fitness goal worth striving for is greater cardiorespiratory endurance. Maybe you know it simply as “endurance.”...

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Transform :20 — Get Ready for Your Transformation

By Beachbody; February 6, 2020

It’s time to step up. This breakthrough total-body workout might be intense, but Transform :20 with Shaun T will be the most productive 20...

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How to Do Goddess Pose in Yoga (Utkata Konasana)

By Nicole Doherty; July 16, 2018

In Hindu mythology, the goddess Kali can often be found depicted in battle, basking victoriously in her trademark squatting posture. Kali’s fierceness symbolizes the power...

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Everything You Need to Know About Your Quad Muscles

By Lauren Bedosky; July 3, 2018

Strong, shapely legs are the ultimate head-turning asset for any guy or gal. After all, thick, powerful stems imply athleticism — and can really fill...

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Sit-Ups vs. Crunches: Which Are Better for You?

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; July 3, 2018

For as long as six-packs have been a thing, there’s been debate about how to best sculpt them. And while we’ll likely never know precisely what exercises...

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How to Do Yoga Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 With Proper Form

By Nicole Doherty; August 26, 2019

Every day we go through battles — some are internal struggles, and some are conflicts with those around you. No matter the situation, when you...

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How to Do the Upward Facing Dog Yoga Pose

By Nicole Doherty; August 20, 2019

Think about how nice it is to have the sun shining on your face when you look up to the sky on a clear day....

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39 Yoga Terms You Keep Hearing in Class

By Stepfanie Romine; August 29, 2019

As a teacher, I’m often asked about the meanings of different yoga terms, from the names of yoga poses to the different types of yoga...

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40 Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practice

By Stepfanie Romine; July 19, 2018

As both a yoga instructor and a writer, I love to share yoga quotes with my students. I find that inspirational yoga quotes can sometimes be...

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What is Ashtanga Yoga, and What Are Its Benefits?

By Page Grossman; June 13, 2018

According to a recent survey, more than 36 million Americans practice yoga. So it looks like this 5,000-year-old Indian discipline is here to stay. Among its more...

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Beachbody Programs Available in Spanish

By Lili Ladaga; August 2, 2018

Did you know that Beachbody On Demand features 20+ programs dubbed in Spanish,* including 80 Day Obsession, 2B Mindset, SHIFT SHOP, 21 Day Fix, and...

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What Is Cardio — and How Often Should You Do It?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; March 23, 2020

Want to get moving but don’t know where to start? Shaun T created two new, free 25-minute workouts that feature a compilation of moves from all...

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Weightlifting Makes You Bulky, and 5 Other Myths You Should Ignore

By Carrie Anton; May 5, 2020

What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (circa 1975) have in common? They all built brick-house bodies...

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What Is Shoulder Flexion?

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; July 9, 2018

Spend 5 minutes on the dance floor at a wedding, and you can’t help but notice that the shoulder is one of the most mobile parts of...

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How to Navigate the Mes de Más Program Page

By Lili Ladaga; July 2, 2018

First: Congrats on making the decision to jump-start your month of more with Super Trainer Idalis Velazquez! Now it’s time to get down to it....

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P90X Chest and Back: How It Can Make You Stronger

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; November 12, 2018

Why do the P90X Chest and Back workout? Like Key and Peele, peanut butter and chocolate, rap stars and giant egos, chest and back are...

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Team Beachbody Is Now in France!

By Beachbody; May 27, 2020

Welcome to all things new at Beachbody On Demand! Get the latest updates on new features, improvements to existing features, and much more. Bookmark, pin,...

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See the LIIFT4 Results!

By Lili Ladaga; November 12, 2018

“I don’t have time to work out.” “I’m so busy and too tired to work out every day.” We feel your pain, people. That’s why...

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How to Do the Yoga Cobra Pose With Proper Form (Video)

By Nicole Doherty; June 4, 2018

Many yoga postures emulate the behaviors of animals. Take the cobra pose for example: much like the serpent lifts its upper body to present itself...

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How to Do Chaturanga Dandasana Yoga Pose With Perfect Form (Video)

By Nicole Doherty; June 1, 2018

For beginner yogis, one of the most challenging poses is chaturanga dandasana, or low plank pose. Although it’s a foundational yoga pose for arm balances and...