Fitness Motivation | Tips & Tricks

Wellness

How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out… Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It

By Hannah Rex; March 14, 2018

Sometimes it’s as hard to motivate yourself to work out as the exercise itself. There are days it seems almost impossible to muster up the...

Fitness

Do You Really Need A Recovery Week? Let the Expert Tell You

By Steve Edwards; March 20, 2017

Recovery/transition training weeks are built into most Beachbody programs that are longer than 8 weeks. But do you really need a recovery week? Yes. Here's...

Wellness

Two Quick Tips to Get You Out of Your Mental Rut

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

We often look at unfortunate situations through a pessimistic lens—but what does that really do for us? Instead of fixating on “coulda, woulda, shoulda,” maybe...

Wellness

Someone Finally Won “American Ninja Warrior”

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

For the first time in seven seasons, someone finally won American Ninja Warrior. Isaac Caldiero, a 33-year-old busboy and professional rock climber, defeated all four...

Wellness

7 Ways to Push Yourself Harder

By Hannah Rex; September 24, 2018

So you’ve taken the first step and started an exercise program. Congratulations! That’s oftentimes the hardest part of getting fit. But once you’ve been doing...

Fitness

7 Secrets to Sticking with Exercise

By Beachbody; January 30, 2017

By August McLaughlin Staying fit is a super power, wellness-wise. Exercise can improve your energy levels, sleep quality, body composition, and overall health. While these...

Nutrition

20 of the Best Healthy Instagram Accounts

By Rebecca Swanner; August 29, 2018

When it comes to Instagram, I love drooling over images of powdered sugar-dusted pastries, decadent dark chocolate, and luscious-looking bowls of gourmet ice cream. Oh,...

Wellness

ESPN Releases the 2015 Body Issue

By Hannah Rex; February 18, 2020

Get ready to have your week rocked: ESPN just released their 2015 Body Issue and I couldn’t be more in awe. Sure, Sports Illustrated has...

Fitness

20 Secrets of Very Fit People

By Chalene Johnson; August 26, 2019

Looking to get into great shape? Below are 20 secrets of fit people that you can follow to get — and stay — in shape. Use These Secrets...

Fitness

When Will You See Results?

By Beachbody; January 30, 2017

When will you see results? Tomorrow? In a week? While this is going to vary from person to person, there are some general rules to...

Wellness

9 Inspiring Strongwomen of History

By Maria Bertrand; August 17, 2017

Early women’s fitness was a far cry from what it is today. Meet 9 inspiring strongwomen of history who led the way and showed what...

Fitness

Why Working Out at Home Is Better Than the Gym

By Amanda Meixner; January 7, 2019

Don’t get us wrong; working out, wherever you do it — at the gym, outside, inside — is a good thing. But admit — it’s...

Fitness

What Should You Do If You Miss a Workout?

By Denis Faye, M.S. and Steve Edwards; January 15, 2019

We get a lot of questions about what to do if you miss a workout. Sometimes workouts get skipped because you’re sick. Or because you’re...

Fitness

Should You Work Out If You Are Sore?

By Steve Edwards; February 14, 2019

If you're feeling sore from a workout, you might be wondering if you should work out again or if you should wait until the soreness...

Fitness

3 Tips to Stay Committed to Your Goals

By Dr. Haley Perlus; March 21, 2017

There are so many temptations in life that distract us from reaching our fitness goals. Here are three tips to help you stay on track.

Fitness

5 Tips To Avoid Muscle Soreness

By Steve Edwards and Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; January 15, 2019

One of the most enduring myths in fitness is that soreness is a sign of a good workout — an indication that you not only...

Fitness

2 Things Successful People Do To Maximize Results

By Dr. Haley Perlus; June 1, 2017

You eat healthy and exercise regularly. Here are two ways to increase your mental toughness to help you meet your fitness goals.

Wellness

Motivation Monday!

By Beachbody; February 18, 2020

Start off your week right with our inspiring Motivation Monday posts! Pin it if you agree!