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Muscle Cramps Tanking Your Training? Try These 13 Electrolyte-Rich Foods

By Linnea Zielinski; September 18, 2024

There’s little more frustrating than being sidelined by a muscle cramp. You’ve built the strength and the mental stamina, but you also need your muscles...

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Do You Really Want a Salty Electrolyte Drink? Here’s Why Hydrate is Better

By BODi; August 12, 2024

Staying hydrated is essential to living a healthy life. Obviously, we all need water for day-to-day bodily function, but when you’re sweating a lot (like...

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Why and When You Should Use an Electrolyte Supplement

By Michael Martin; May 2, 2024

Hydration and exercise go hand-in-hand. But is that trusty water bottle filled with regular H2O enough? Or could you benefit from an electrolyte supplement like Beachbody...

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Can BCAAs Help You Build More Muscle?

By Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN 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,...

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Pre-Workout vs. Energy Drinks

By Michael Martin; August 23, 2024

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...

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Focused Energy BEVVY

By BODi; April 5, 2024

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...

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What to Eat Before a Workout: 5 Simple Tips

By Meagan Morris; August 23, 2024

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...

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Should I Eat Before Working Out?

By Lauren Bedosky; August 23, 2024

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...

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

By Elizabeth Millard; July 23, 2024

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...

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INSANITY vs. INSANITY MAX:30

By Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S.; August 22, 2024

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...

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Why BODi Super Trainers Love Energize

By Lili Ladaga; August 23, 2024

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...

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Get ALL the Beachbody Energize Flavors!

By BODi; August 23, 2024

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...

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Beachbody Performance Energize Stick Packs

By Lili Ladaga; August 23, 2024

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...

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How to Build Muscle on a Vegetarian Diet

By Kieran Alger; July 29, 2024

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...

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Meal Timing: Does it Matter When You Eat?

By Grant Stoddard; July 29, 2024

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...

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What to Eat Before Your Afternoon Workout

By Jon Small; July 12, 2024

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,...

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How Beachbody Performance Can Help You Hit Your Weightlifting Goals

By Catherine Mikus, Ph.D.; August 23, 2024

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...

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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...