Elite Nutrition: Research, Tips & Insights from our Nutrition Experts

Nutrition

You Asked, We Delivered: Energize Stick Packs Coming Soon!

By Lili Ladaga; October 8, 2018

Great news, Beachbody Performance Energize fans: Starting December 4, 2018, your favorite pre-workout supplement will be available in stick packs for the first time ever!...

Nutrition

Refeed Day: What It Is and How It Works

By Beachbody FNR Staff; August 10, 2018

If you’re a fitness geek, you’ve probably heard of “refeed days,” a strategy in which you increase your calories — specifically carbs — for a...

Nutrition

How Beachbody Performance Can Help You Hit Your Weightlifting Goals

By Catherine Mikus, Ph.D.; February 12, 2018

If your goal is to get stronger or gain muscle, resistance training is key. Why? Because resistance exercise challenges your muscles, and when muscles are...

Nutrition

The Science Behind Pre-Workout Supplement: Beachbody Performance Energize

By Catherine Mikus, Ph.D. and Dr. Nima Alamdari; September 11, 2018

Whether your goal is to improve your overall health, lose weight, gain muscle, become stronger, or perform better, nothing beats exercise and a healthy, well-balanced...

Nutrition

6 Weird Things Triathletes Eat During Races

By Brittany Risher; August 10, 2018

It takes eight hours or more to complete and IRONMAN, so what do triathletes eat to maintain their energy levels? Apparently some pretty unexpected things.

Fitness

How Your Smartphone is Sabotaging Your Workout

By Ben Sullivan; May 3, 2017

Using your smartphone during exercise can affect the intensity and enjoyment of your workout, according studies at Hiram College.

Nutrition

Can Beachbody Performance Supplements Be Used As Part of My Weight-Loss Regimen?

By Denis Faye, M.S.; October 23, 2018

The short answer: “Yes!” However, just to keep things on the up-and-up, it’s important to note that the Beachbody Performance (BBP) line of supplements wasn’t...

Fitness

Exercising Under the Influence: How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; December 13, 2016

Alcohol and athletics often go hand in hand. But how does drinking affect athletic performance? Here's what happens when you mix alcohol and exercise.

Fitness

Meet the Beachbody Performance Endurance Athletes

By Hannah Rex; June 2, 2017

Learn all about the eight Beachbody Performance sponsored athletes, and what it takes to be a IRONMAN.

Nutrition

Adding Carbs to Beachbody Performance Recover

By Denis Faye, M.S.; November 15, 2016

As you probably know by now, Beachbody Performance Recover is more than just your average tub of protein powder. The ingredients—a blend of whey, pea,...

Nutrition

How Many Calories Do You Need to Eat To Lose Weight?

By Michael Hotten; October 12, 2017

The weight loss mantra has typically been to burn more calories that you take in. But if you're trying to get into peak athletic form,...

Nutrition

The Benefits of Taking Casein

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; October 17, 2016

Gram for gram, nothing beats whey when it comes to building muscle. Which begs the question: Should you even consider taking casein?

Nutrition

Should You Be Using Whey Protein?

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; February 9, 2017

When it comes to building muscle and fueling athletic gains, it’s hard to imagine a more ideal protein than whey.

Nutrition

What Should I Eat During a Hard Endurance Event?

By Denis Faye, M.S.; June 26, 2017

When you're exercising at a high level for an hour or more, you'll probably need to refuel so you don't run out of gas. Here's...

Fitness

The Beachbody Performance Ironman Recover Zone

By Beachbody; January 26, 2018

Beyond the physical toll of the race, IRONMAN events exact an emotional and mental effort on an athlete — and a way to recover after...

Nutrition

Key Ingredients Your Pre-Workout Drink Should Have

By Jon Luman; September 11, 2018

By supplying your body with energy-boosting compounds and performance-sustaining nutrients, a pre-workout supplement can give you the extra oomph you need to tackle a tough...

Nutrition

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

By Beachbody; February 9, 2017

Supplementing your exercise program with appropriately-timed protein consumption is a good idea. Here’s what you need to know about protein powders.

Nutrition

How Creatine Can Take Your Results to the Next Level

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; October 17, 2016

Creatine has the ability to skyrocket your performance to the next level, but there are so many myths about this supplement that deter people from...