Sports Nutrition

How Beachbody Performance Can Help You Hit Your Weightlifting Goals

Nutrition

How Beachbody Performance Can Help You Hit Your Weightlifting Goals

By Lili Ladaga; September 18, 2017

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...

Pomegranate, Curcumin, and 11 More Nutrients to Help You Get the Best Workout

Fitness

Pomegranate, Curcumin, and 11 More Nutrients to Help You Get the Best Workout

By Jordan Burchette; September 6, 2017

You already know about carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Known collectively as macronutrients, they’re crucial to sports nutrition and making the most of any workout (not...

Tips to Recover Faster From Exercise on a Vegan Diet

Nutrition

Tips to Recover Faster From Exercise on a Vegan Diet

By Lili Ladaga; August 18, 2017

So you’re a plant-based athlete? Are you sure you’re getting enough protein? (I kid!) This is the number one question vegans and vegetarians are asked by their...

Are Bananas Really a Great Recovery Food?

Nutrition

Are Bananas Really a Great Recovery Food?

By Lili Ladaga; August 7, 2017

There are plenty of reasons why everyone eats bananas to recover after a workout. They come with a built-in wrapper, they’re inexpensive, you can eat...

Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?

Nutrition

Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?

By Rebecca Swanner; June 14, 2017

Runner’s knee. Swimmer’s shoulder. Tennis elbow. It sucks when the very thing you do to stay fit causes an injury that sidelines you for a...

How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps With Pickle Juice

Fitness

How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps With Pickle Juice

By Jordan Burchette; June 8, 2017

“What. Is. That?” A few weeks ago I ran into a friend on a nearby trail and as we talked he took a long swig...

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

Nutrition

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

By Beachbody; July 8, 2016

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

4 Telltale Signs of Dehydration

Wellness

4 Telltale Signs of Dehydration

By Rebecca Pardess; June 29, 2016

If you plan on exercising intensely this summer, you may modify your workouts according to the temperature in your workout space and your fitness level,...

The New Rules of Protein Timing

Nutrition

The New Rules of Protein Timing

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; March 2, 2016

Most people have heard that the optimal "protein window" is no more than an hour after a workout. But new studies suggest that you can...

Should Women Take Creatine?

Nutrition

Should Women Take Creatine?

By Julie Stewart; January 27, 2016

Forget what you’ve heard around the dumbbell rack. We tapped one of the top minds in fitness to find out once and for all whether...

Should Athletes Eat More Carbs to Sleep Better?

Nutrition

Should Athletes Eat More Carbs to Sleep Better?

By Denis Faye, M.S.; January 4, 2016

A recent study lauding the benefits of increased carbohydrate consumption during intense training lit up the fitness world. But before you believe the hype, take...

How the Beachbody Performance Line Fits Into Your Meal Prep

Nutrition

How the Beachbody Performance Line Fits Into Your Meal Prep

By Beachbody; July 20, 2015

See how our Social Media Manager and meal-prep guru Amanda Meixner combined the Beachbody Performance Line with her regular meal prep. Grocery list included!

Beachbody Performance: 5 Supplements That Could Transform Your Workouts

Nutrition

Beachbody Performance: 5 Supplements That Could Transform Your Workouts

By Denis Faye, M.S.; July 17, 2015

Find out how Energize, Hydrate, Recover, Recharge, and Creatine — also known as the Beachbody Performance Line — can take your workouts to the next...

How Carbs Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout

Nutrition

How Carbs Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout

By Mike Scarr; July 2, 2015

Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not the enemy. In fact, if you’re looking to improve your athletic performance, they’re a potent ally. Along with...

5 Foods to Improve Your Athletic Performance

Nutrition

5 Foods to Improve Your Athletic Performance

By Dr. Nima Alamdari; September 4, 2014

Smart supplementation can go a long way toward boosting performance and recovery. But before you reach for powders and pills, there’s another secret weapon you...

Ask the Expert: What Should You Eat if You Work Out in the Morning?

Nutrition

Ask the Expert: What Should You Eat if You Work Out in the Morning?

By Steve Edwards; July 28, 2014

“What should I eat if I work out first thing in the morning? I eat several small meals throughout the day, but when I work...

Ask the Expert: What Should I Eat Before My Workout?

Nutrition

Ask the Expert: What Should I Eat Before My Workout?

By Steve Edwards; July 14, 2014

The answer depends on two factors: your overall diet and how intense your workout is. If you eat small, balanced meals every few hours while...

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine

Nutrition

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine

By Dave Slagle; May 30, 2014

Creatine may be one of the most popular sports nutrition supplements of all time, but it’s also one of the most controversial. Everyone and their...