Category Fitness

Mastering the Triceps Rope Pushdown (Video Guide)

Mastering the Triceps Rope Pushdown (Video Guide)

If you’re weight machine–averse, the triceps rope pushdown probably isn’t part of your tri-building regimen. But if you’re relying solely on non-machine exercises to sculpt triceps muscles, you’re missing out. The triceps rope pushdown is one of the most effective (and…

Mastering the Plank Push-Up: A Step-by-Step Guide

Mastering the Plank Push-Up: A Step-by-Step Guide

It’s hard to think of a better exercise than the push-up. You can do it virtually anywhere. You can make it harder or easier with a simple shift of hand or foot placement. It’s a proven upper-body muscle and strength builder. And with just…

Vegetarian Paella Recipe | BODi

Vegetarian Paella Recipe | BODi

The first time you make a dish with saffron, you’ll understand why that teeny jar has so little spice contained within. Just a few crimson tendrils are enough to thoroughly spice an entire paella. This hearty vegetarian paella made with…

Mastering Bow Pose in Yoga (Dhanurasana)

Mastering Bow Pose in Yoga (Dhanurasana)

Bow pose (dhanurasana in Sanskrit) is a very challenging yet satisfying backbend. Its difficulty lies in the amount of strength required of the body’s posterior. Similarly shaped postures like camel pose and bridge pose are often easier to access because of how…

21-Day Fix: Vegan Meal Prep Guide

21-Day Fix: Vegan Meal Prep Guide

Can vegans follow the 21 Day Fix Eating Plan and still get enough protein? The answer is yes! The BODi nutrition experts created this vegan meal prep to help vegans practice portion control and still get enough essential nutrients in…

21 Simple Summer Recipes | BODi

21 Simple Summer Recipes | BODi

Shorts and sandals weather is officially here! The sun is shining, but it’s not meltingly hot yet, and I, for one, am itching to spend the entire weekend outdoors. The plan: Putting the oven on summer vacation and focus on…

Which Muscles Are Engaged by Jump Rope?

Which Muscles Are Engaged by Jump Rope?

You know jump rope workouts get you winded fast, but that they also build muscle in a major way. Yep, one of the benefits of jumping rope is building muscle, says Cody Braun, CPT, assistant manager of fitness at Beachbody.…