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Nutrition

Can BCAAs Help You Build More Muscle?

By Mascha Davis and Michael Martin; August 28, 2023

BCAAs (short for branched-chain amino acids) may sound exotic, but you consume them every time you eat any food containing protein, including meat, eggs, nuts,...

Nutrition

Pre-Workout vs. Energy Drinks

By Michael Martin; August 23, 2022

Smartphone, smart keys, smart cards — you wouldn’t leave home without them (assuming you’re leaving home at all these days). We live in a world...

Nutrition

Focused Energy BEVVY

By BODi; April 11, 2023

We’ve all hit the dreaded afternoon slump. But now, there’s a way to help you get going, stay focused, and stave off the need for...

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; January 18, 2023

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

Get ALL the Beachbody Energize Flavors!

By BODi; October 13, 2022

Pop quiz: What’s better than Beachbody Performance Energize? Answer: Beachbody Performance Energize in MORE flavors! In addition to the OG Energize Lemon flavor, you can...

Nutrition

Beachbody Performance Energize Stick Packs

By Lili Ladaga; September 19, 2022

Hey, Beachbody Performance Energize fans: Your favorite pre-workout supplement is now available in stick packs! And it gets even better: Instead of the trial-size Energize...

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; March 8, 2023

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

Nutrition

What to Eat Before Your Afternoon Workout

By Jon Small; March 22, 2023

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.; March 22, 2023

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.; August 28, 2023

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; March 23, 2023

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; March 21, 2023

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; October 5, 2023

A few weeks ago I ran into a friend on a nearby trail and as we talked he took a long swig of greenish juice...