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Nutrition

What to Eat Before a Workout: 5 Simple Tips

By Meagan Morris; October 22, 2020

Sneakers? Check. Headphones? Check. Inspiring playlist? Check. There are a few things you wouldn’t want to start a workout without — and the right fuel...

Nutrition

Should I Eat Before Working Out?

By Lauren Bedosky; August 18, 2020

Knowing when and what to eat before your workouts is a skill worth learning. With the right approach, a pre-workout snack or meal can give...

Nutrition

What’s the Best Food to Eat After a Workout?

By Elizabeth Millard; August 11, 2020

You know you need to fuel up properly before you work out, but post-exercise nutrition is also important. What you eat after a workout can...

Nutrition

INSANITY vs. INSANITY MAX:30

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; March 13, 2019

At first glance, Beachbody On Demand’s INSANITY and INSANITY MAX:30 look strikingly similar. They’re each the brainchild of Beachbody Super Trainer Shaun T, the workouts are rooted...

Nutrition

Why Beachbody Super Trainers Love Energize

By Lili Ladaga; June 3, 2020

So, you’re working out, eating right, and getting some results. But for some reason, you can’t seem to take your fitness to the next level...

Nutrition

Put Some (Fruit) Punch in Your Energize!

By Lili Ladaga; May 26, 2020

Pop quiz: What’s better than Beachbody Performance Energize? Answer: Beachbody Performance Energize in MORE flavors! Our latest flavor, Mixed Berry Energize, is now available for...

Nutrition

Beachbody Performance Energize Stick Packs

By Lili Ladaga; April 1, 2020

Great news! Mixed Berry Energize is coming in May 2020 — so mark your calendars and get ready for this berry delicious pre-workout drink! Mixed Berry...

Nutrition

How to Build Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet

By Kieran Alger; August 9, 2018

If you’re looking to build muscle, you’ll find plenty of info out there extolling the virtues of lean meats and fish. But what if you’re...

Nutrition

Meal Timing: Does it Matter When You Eat?

By Grant Stoddard; August 21, 2019

When it comes to healthy eating, you’ve likely heard far more about what and how much to eat versus when to eat. It makes sense: Most experts...

Nutrition

What to Eat Before Your Afternoon Workout

By Jon Small; October 27, 2017

It’s 5 p.m. — time to clock out and get ready to work out. But lunch was hours ago, and now you’re zombie-level starving. So,...

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

Tips to Recover Faster from Exercise on a Vegan Diet

By Kristina LaRue, R.D.N., C.S.S.D.; October 23, 2018

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...

Nutrition

Are Bananas Really a Great Recovery Food?

By Marygrace Taylor; August 8, 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...

Nutrition

Should You Eat Differently When You’re Injured?

By Matt Fitzgerald; 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...

Fitness

How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps With Pickle Juice

By Meagan Morris; 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...

Nutrition

The Ultimate Guide to Protein Powders

By Beachbody; January 15, 2019

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

Nutrition

4 Telltale Signs of Dehydration

By Rebecca Pardess; October 12, 2017

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,...

Nutrition

The New Rules of Protein Timing

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; October 3, 2017

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...