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6 Sleep Positions and What They Say About You

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6 Sleep Positions and What They Say About You Some sleep experts would have you believe there are three basic ways to sleep: back, stomach, or side. But for anyone who has tossed and turned trying to find the perfect sleep position, you know there are a million and one ways to contort yourself while trying to catch some elusive zzz’s. We think some of those other sleep positions below deserve a little more attention. See if any of these sound familiar to you — and what that says about you. 1. The Bookworm You tend to curl up in bed with a book, doze off mid-chapter, and wake up when your Kindle (or book, if you like to keep it old-school) hits you in the face. You’re a passionate person who devotes literally every waking minute to their interests — but if you feel like your sleep quality is lacking, you may want to power down your tablet before bedtime. 2. The Cuddler You can’t sleep unless you’re curled up to someone or something, whether it’s your partner, your pup, or a pillow. Being a cuddler is great on chilly winter nights, but not so much in the summer. On hot nights, stick with a body pillow — it’ll never ask, “Can you please get your arm off of me?” 3. The Drunken Starfish You sleep with your arms and legs stretched towards the four corners of your bed — and there’s a decent chance you’re snoring and drooling, too. Sleep scientists say spread-eagle sleepers are carefree — and despite their bed-hogging ways, they tend to be selfless friends. Still, if you share a bed, you might want to upgrade to a king size so your partner has some space to sleep, too. 4. The Center of Attention You prefer to sleep right in the middle of the bed. The territorial types who favor this sleep position tend to be decisive, commanding, and unafraid. It’s great that you own your space (hey, you do you!) but if you share a bed with someone, you might want to use that decisiveness to pick a side of the bed. 5. The Thrasher Why pick just one sleep position when you can try them all? You spend most nights tossing and turning, until your blankets are twisted around you like a tornado. Shifting sleep positions is actually pretty common — one study found the average person changes position approximately twice an hour while sleeping. But if you think your restlessness is becoming a problem, talk to your doctor to rule out certain sleep problems. 6. The Corner Dweller Fetal position is reportedly the most popular sleep position, and Corner Dwellers take it to the next level — curled up in a tiny ball in a small corner of the bed, not bothering anyone. People who sleep in this position are thought to be sensitive and soft-hearted. (Bonus: Sleep specialists say side sleeping positions tend to be the most comfy.) Corner Dwellers may be a great match for Drunken Starfish, since you only need a small patch of mattress to get cozy. The post 6 Sleep Positions and What They Say About You appeared first on BODi. Some sleep experts would have you believe there are three basic ways to sleep: back, stomach, or side. But for anyone who has tossed and turned trying to find the perfect sleep position, you know there are a million and one ways to contort yourself while trying to catch some elusive zzz’s. We think some of […] The post 6 Sleep Positions and What They Say About You appeared first on BODi. Kayne Toyosato{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/sleeping-positionsBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://bodiblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene

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10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene Sleep is one of the pillars of good health, and getting enough of it can even help with weight loss. But sometimes life gets in the way of a good night’s sleep — and that’s where sleep hygiene tips can help. “Sleep hygiene is a fancy way of saying good habits that prepare your body and mind for sleep,” says Chris Brantner, certified sleep science coach and founder of SleepZoo. “Sleep hygiene encompasses all the behaviors throughout the day that end up affecting your quantity and quality of sleep.” So how can you improve your sleep hygiene? Here are 10 simple tips. 1. Get Into a Bedtime Routine Bedtime routines aren’t just for babies. “Our bodies crave routines,” Brantner says. Set a time each night to power down your devices, then find a calming ritual like taking a bath, meditating, or sipping warm tea (caffeine-free, of course). Aim to crawl under the covers around the same time each night. 2. Skip the Afternoon Coffee “Caffeine in the afternoon can make it difficult for you to get to bed,” Brantner says. If your energy is lagging in the afternoon, forego the espresso shot and recharge with a few exercises at your desk instead. 3. Consider Skipping the Nightcap, Too Having a drink before bed might help you feel drowsier, but it can also mess with your sleep quality throughout the night. Studies have linked alcohol consumption before bed to snoring, sleep apnea, and decreased REM sleep. (And you’ll probably have to wake up for a bathroom break in the night, too.) 4. Nap Responsibly The American Sleep Association recommends limiting any daytime naps to “power naps” of 30 minutes or less. Any longer than that, and you’re likely to wake up groggy. Plus, if you take a long nap too late in the day, it can make it harder to fall asleep that night. 5. Splurge on Sheets You Love You spend nearly one-third of your life in bed, so your sheets shouldn’t be an afterthought. Don’t just grab the cheapest set you can find — choose a bedding set that’s cozy and inviting. 6. Make Your Bedroom a Stress-Free Zone “Your bedroom needs to be a calming place,” Brantner says. Get in touch with your inner Marie Kondo and clear the clutter off your nightstands, bureau, and floors. And keep any distractions — like your work laptop or that pile of unfolded laundry — out of sight. 7. Check the Thermostat Your core body temperature drops slightly in preparation for sleep, and keeping your room cool can help this process. The National Sleep Foundation recommends keeping the temperature in your bedroom between 60 and 67 degrees at night. 8. Ban Devices Before Bed The blue light from digital devices can mess with your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle — not to mention it’s hard to unwind when you’re in a Reddit rabbit hole. Ideally, you should be screen-free for two to three hours before bedtime. If that’s not possible, invest in a pair of blue light-blocking glasses to wear while you’re scrolling. 9. Create a Calming Playlist Your bedroom should be as quiet as possible, but if total silence freaks you out — or you just need to drown out your neighbor’s nocturnal barking dog — choose something relaxing to listen to, like a guided meditation or soft ambient music. BODi Sound Meditation uses instruments like singing bowls, harps, and chimes to help you feel calm and relaxed before bed. 10. Track Your Sleep Habits Wearable tech isn’t just for counting steps — many fitness trackers can also monitor your sleep patterns and alert you if you’re falling short or stirring frequently throughout the night. The post 10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene appeared first on BODi. Sleep is one of the pillars of good health, and getting enough of it can even help with weight loss. But sometimes life gets in the way of a good night’s sleep — and that’s where sleep hygiene tips can help. “Sleep hygiene is a fancy way of saying good habits that prepare your body […] The post 10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Hygiene appeared first on BODi. Kara Wahlgren{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/sleep-hygiene-tipsBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://bodiblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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3 Mental Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outside

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3 Mental Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outside When we think of the benefits of being outside, we tend to think of outdoor exercise like hiking, trail running, rock climbing, or cycling in terms of their physical rewards. But studies show that merely being outdoors may have some pretty substantial benefits for your brain, too. So whether you’re working out, doing chores, or simply walking outdoors, consider extending your activity. Here are a few of the benefits of being outside. 1. Spending Time in Nature May Improve Short-term Memory If you find yourself a little more forgetful than usual, it might be worth your time to stop what you’re doing and head for the nearest park for a quick walk. In a study of short-term memory: One group was sent on a stroll through an arboretum Another had to walk through busy city streets The group that got to see the trees performed better on a short-term memory task than the city-walkers So the next time you can’t remember what it is you were supposed to be doing, it may help to reap the benefits of being outside and take a walk in the woods. 2. Being Outdoors Might Aid Cognition It’s not just simply the ability to recall things that gets better when you get some good outdoor time. Studies have found that outdoor activities may boost cognitive function overall by offering the brain a wide variety of low-key, modestly-attention-grabbing stimuli (instead of the direct, stress-inducing stimuli like an urgent Slack notification from your boss). And the more time you spend outdoors, the greater the effect: A study in PLOS ONE found that backpackers who took a creative problem-solving test after four days isolated from technology performed 50-percent better than those who took the test before hitting the trail. Although we all can’t always take four days off to give our brains a boost, even a short amount of time will help, and it all comes in addition to the mental benefits of regular ol’ exercise, too! 3. Being Outside May Improve Mood Although many of us have likely had the experience of coming back from a good hike or trail run in the park feeling better about the world, new evidence shows that the benefits of being outside may include better moods. This piggybacks with the general effects of exercise. Time spent in the outdoors may help improve feelings of self-esteem and help fight depression and stress, as well. A study in Japan found that a walk through a natural area lowered stress hormones, pulse rate, and even blood pressure. Studies have also found that just spending two hours in a natural setting can help if you’re having trouble sleeping – although it may be in your best interest to cut back on the Joe, as well. More to discover As scientists, researchers, and mental and physical health professionals continue to study the beneficial effects of being in the outdoors, we’ll soon be able to add even more items to this list. So the next time your brain is feeling a little sluggish, try taking your exercise routine outdoors to take advantage of some of the many benefits of being outside. The post 3 Mental Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outside appeared first on BODi. When we think of the benefits of being outside, we tend to think of outdoor exercise like hiking, trail running, rock climbing, or cycling in terms of their physical rewards. But studies show that merely being outdoors may have some pretty substantial benefits for your brain, too. So whether you’re working out, doing chores, or simply […] The post 3 Mental Health Benefits of Spending More Time Outside appeared first on BODi. Kayne Toyosato{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-being-outsideBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://bodiblog.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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8 Tips for Adding Meditation to Your Daily Routine

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8 Tips for Adding Meditation to Your Daily Routine If you haven’t made a healthy meditation practice part of your daily wellness routine, what are you waiting for? Not only can meditation help you feel calmer, but it also benefits your overall health and wellness. Meditation can improve focus and attention, stress management, and emotional regulation, says Catherine S. Marquette, E-RYT 500. It can also help you build awareness, feel a deeper connection to the world around you, and manage stress and anxiety symptoms. Here’s how to make meditation a part of your daily routine so you can feel happier and more present in everything you do. 1. Schedule It Just like your meal plan or your workout routine, plan your meditation practice in advance. “Commit to a time — ideally the same time each day,” Marquette says. “This is a good rule for building any sort of a habit.” Figure out what time of day works best for you — in the morning to start your day feeling focused, in the afternoon as a pick-me-up, or before bedtime to relax. Marquette schedules her practice in the morning, right after a walk: “My day hasn’t run away from me just yet, helping me to set the stage for the rest of the day,” she says. 2. Take Advantage of Tech Can’t get to a meditation studio? No worries — you can meditate anywhere, thanks to your smartphone. Set a reminder on your phone for your daily meditation practice so you don’t forget. Then try a guided meditation app or virtual class to learn more about meditation techniques. BODi’s Sound Meditation, for example, is a series of sound meditations designed to help reduce stress, increase productivity, create balance, and improve sleep quality. It’s convenient, simple, and will give you the support you need to get started. 3. Start Small Start with just a few minutes of meditation per day so it doesn’t feel burdensome, then work your way up. “Consistency is the most important aspect in order to see change,” Marquette says. “I’d rather have students meditate 5 minutes a day every day than meditate for 60 minutes only one day per week.” 4. Decorate Your Space You can meditate anywhere or any time, but creating a designated space for meditation in your home may motivate you to stay consistent. Here are a few items you may want to include in your “zen den”: Candles or incense in soothing scents Photos of nature or a favorite piece of artwork Comfy pillows, cushions, and blankets A supportive mat or meditation pillow 5. Journal After Each Session Journaling is a great way to notice the benefits, revelations, struggles, and impacts of your meditation practice. “Have a notebook and pen close to wherever you are meditating,” says Marquette. Jot down any recurring thoughts or sensations from your practice, she adds, and look for themes or patterns at the end of each week. This will help you see the progress you’re making! 6. Hold Yourself Accountable There will be days you’re feeling uninspired, but if you’ve got someone or something to keep you going, you’ll set yourself up for greater success. Marquette suggests putting a streak board on your fridge as a visual reminder of your progress or inviting family and friends into your journey so they can help hold you accountable. 7. Combine Meditation and Exercise Feed two birds with one scone and try a movement-based meditation, such as walking meditation. If walking is already part of your daily routine, it’s a great opportunity to add some mindfulness. Try walking a new trail or path. How do your feet feel on the ground? Do you hear any sounds, like crunching leaves or birds chirping? What are the smells around you? How does the sun feel on your skin? Really notice each step, sound, and sensation. 8. Be Mindful During Daily Activities Stack your habits! You can train yourself to meditate while cooking, commuting, or even doing household chores, Marquette says. Here are a few ways you can sneak in a meditation practice: While washing dishes or riding the bus, look out the window and notice what’s happening in your environment. Do you see kids playing? Do you notice a dog chasing a squirrel? Are the leaves blowing in the wind? Take mental inventory of your space. Count each piece as you fold your laundry. Feel the warmth of the freshly dried clothes on your skin. Practice mindful eating. Chew each bite slowly, tasting the different elements of the food. Above all, Marquette says, stick with it: “Be disciplined and courageous in order to build meditation as a healthy, daily habit in your life.” The post 8 Tips for Adding Meditation to Your Daily Routine appeared first on BODi. If you haven’t made a healthy meditation practice part of your daily wellness routine, what are you waiting for? Not only can meditation help you feel calmer, but it also benefits your overall health and wellness. Meditation can improve focus and attention, stress management, and emotional regulation, says Catherine S. Marquette, E-RYT 500. It can also help you build awareness, feel a […] The post 8 Tips for Adding Meditation to Your Daily Routine appeared first on BODi. 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3 Ways to Get Started on Your 2024 Goals

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3 Ways to Get Started on Your 2024 Goals In 2023, we proposed a new tradition for the New Year: World Health Esteem Month. Instead of pushing ambitious goal-setting and deprivation, we designated January as a time to appreciate ourselves for who we are and honor the small choices we can make to enhance our lives. In honor of the second annual World Health Esteem Month, we’re back with practical tips and ideas for how to love yourself as you work toward your goals. 1. Choose a fitness program with structure With 2024 on the horizon, we came across a Forbes Health/OnePoll study conducted in October of 2023, in which 48% of respondents indicated improving fitness as their top priority in the new year. We happen to know a thing or two about that. Here are some things to keep in mind as you look for the fitness program to kick off your year: It gets you into a rhythm: It takes around 10 weeks to form a habit, so by the time March ends, your daily workout should feel as natural as brushing your teeth. It does the thinking for you: Leg day or upper body? Cardio or abs? This guesswork can be more laborious than the workout itself! Pick a program that does all that planning for you. It progresses over time: The point of all this work is to see results, meaning that you will have more strength, mobility, and endurance in month two than you did in month one. Find a program that anticipates that and ups the challenge as you go. Don’t have a program in mind? We recommend Shaun T’s new program, DIG DEEPER. It’s a 12-week program designed to reshape your body by building lean muscle mass and reducing body fat through 4 collections of workouts. 2. Choose an eating plan you can stick with A great companion to your fitness routine is an eating plan that focuses on healthy eating but also doesn’t require deprivation or calorie counting. When considering how to approach your nutrition this year, look for an eating plan that: Allows you to eat the way you love to eat but makes it healthy. Helps you work on your mindset so you can sustain both the weight loss and the eating habits. Includes recipes so you don’t have to weed through the internet to find your own. Incorporates group support and expert guidance — because when you’re starting something new, it’s always good to have a team around you. Not sure where to start? We recommend our first-ever nutrition Super Block, the 2B Mindset Super Block. It’s a 4-week program in which Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein expands on the principles of her eating plan with lessons to help keep you consistent month over month. If portion control is more your speed, check out Portion Fix, Autumn Calabrese’s container-based approach to getting the results you expect, while you still enjoy the food, drinks, and desserts you love. 3. Choose a supplement to support whole-body health While we obviously can’t identify all the reasons our motivation flags, sickness, exhaustion, and sore muscles top the list. Working toward our goals with all the energy and focus we need requires taking care of our body between workouts. And sometimes, that means supplements that help:* Sharpen your focus Increase your energy Combat exercise-induced muscle soreness Jump-start recovery Keep you hydrated Bonus tip: Set up your home gym Of course, you can get fit with just your body. But adding a membership to BODi can really up your game. Now for a limited time, when you purchase a 1-Year Annual BODi Membership, we’ll include a 2nd year FREE! Get BODi here. No matter how you decide to celebrate World Health Esteem Month this year, remember to appreciate yourself for who you are as you make changes to reach your goals. You’re worth it. The post 3 Ways to Get Started on Your 2024 Goals appeared first on BODi. In 2023, we proposed a new tradition for the New Year: World Health Esteem Month. Instead of pushing ambitious goal-setting and deprivation, we designated January as a time to appreciate ourselves for who we are and honor the small choices we can make to enhance our lives. In honor of the second annual World Health […] The post 3 Ways to Get Started on Your 2024 Goals appeared first on BODi. BODi{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/world-health-esteem-month-goalsBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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24 Inspiring Quotes for Daily Motivation

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24 Inspiring Quotes for Daily Motivation Here’s the thing about motivation: It requires constant renewal to be effective. It’s not enough to just get motivated for one workout, one well-balanced meal, or one meditation session. Pushing past plateaus and accomplishing goals require that we get motivated every single day — to lace up those shoes again, to grab an apple instead of chips again, to refill your water bottle again. Finding that day-to-day motivation isn’t always easy. Maybe you recently started a new workout but you’re having difficulty sticking with it. Maybe the winter weather is zapping your mojo. Maybe you just don’t feel like working out. Whenever you feel like your daily motivation is waning, these wise words and helpful mantras can give you an extra boost. 1. “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” —Unknown MTVT U via Pinterest 2. “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” —Will Rogers Arya Rose via Pinterest 3. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” —Will Durant 4. “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” —Alice Morse Earle Woman’s Day via Pinterest 5. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt 6. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” —Zig Ziglar 7. “A year from now you will wish you had started today.” —Karen Lamb 8. “What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” —Ralph Marston 9. “If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” —H.G. Wells 10. “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” —H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 11. “You’re only one workout away from a good mood.” —Unknown 12. “Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” —Jim Rohn 13. “Do something uncomfortable today. By stepping out of your box, you don’t have to settle for what you are — you get to create who you want to become.” —Howard Walstein 14. “Live today. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Just today. Inhabit your moments. Don’t rent them out to tomorrow.” —Jerry Spinelli The Boiler Installation Specialists Ltd via Pinterest 15. “This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before.” —Maya Angelou 16. “Always ask yourself if what you are doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.” —Paulo Coelho 17. “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up.” —Robert Tew 18. “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!” —Dr. Seuss Skip to my Lou via Pinterest 19. “Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.” —Jerry Rice 20. “Never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.” —Charles Dickens 21. “Today is another chance to get better.” —Unknown 22. “Don’t count the days. Make the days count.” —Muhammad Ali 23. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” —Unknown 24. “Light tomorrow with today.” —Elizabeth Barrett Browning The post 24 Inspiring Quotes for Daily Motivation appeared first on BODi. Here’s the thing about motivation: It requires constant renewal to be effective. It’s not enough to just get motivated for one workout, one well-balanced meal, or one meditation session. Pushing past plateaus and accomplishing goals require that we get motivated every single day — to lace up those shoes again, to grab an apple instead of […] The post 24 Inspiring Quotes for Daily Motivation appeared first on BODi. Kayne Toyosato{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/daily-motivation-quotesBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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22 Pilates Quotes to Inspire Your Next Workout

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22 Pilates Quotes to Inspire Your Next Workout If you’ve been slacking on your Pilates game lately, finding the right motivational or positive Pilates quotes might be just the ticket to shaking off the funk that’s keeping you from unrolling your mat. (Even Joseph Pilates himself likely had the occasional “off” day.) Pilates is good for the body and soul. As far as benefits go, it can help you achieve a stronger core, increase flexibility, and build endurance. The best part? It’s actually fun! Here are 22 Pilates quotes to help inspire your practice and get you excited to work out again! 7 Wise Quotes from Founder Joseph Pilates 1. “Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things.”   2. “Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.”   3. “Through the Pilates method of body conditioning, this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind, and spirit can ever be attained. Self-confidence follows.”   4. “Not only is health a normal condition, but it is our duty not only to attain it but to maintain it.”   5. “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.”   6. “Everyone is the architect of their own happiness.”   7. ” Change happens through movement and movement heals.” 5 Motivational Quotes from XB Pilates Creator Andrea Rogers 1. “I believe enjoyment of life begins with your mindset.”   2. “There are so many stresses in life that it’s easy to lose focus on all of the little wins that create the path to your dreams.”   3. “You have to find those little things that make you want to move — for me that’s always been music.”   4. “Just as food is a powerful tool for nutrition, mental exercise is a powerful tool for well-being.”   5. “Life is filled with moments of success and failure, but I never let any failure overtake my determination.” 10 Quotes for Days You Don’t Want to Work Out 1. “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live in.” —Jim Rohn   2. “The only workout you’ll regret is the one you didn’t do.” —Unknown   3. “You can have results or excuses, but not both.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger   4. “If you ever lack the motivation to train, then think what happens to your mind and body when you don’t.” —Shifu Yan Lei   5. “I hate every minute of training. But I said, don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” —Muhammad Ali   6. “I already know what giving up feels like. I want to see what happens if I don’t.” —Neila Rey   7. “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.”—Henry Ford   8. “A champion is someone who gets up when they can’t.” —Jack Dempsey   9. “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” —Bruce Lee   10. “Do today what others won’t so tomorrow you can do what others can’t.” —Jerry Rice The post 22 Pilates Quotes to Inspire Your Next Workout appeared first on BODi. If you’ve been slacking on your Pilates game lately, finding the right motivational or positive Pilates quotes might be just the ticket to shaking off the funk that’s keeping you from unrolling your mat. (Even Joseph Pilates himself likely had the occasional “off” day.) Pilates is good for the body and soul. As far as benefits go, […] The post 22 Pilates Quotes to Inspire Your Next Workout appeared first on BODi. Chelsea Frank{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/pilates-quotesBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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Meet Brendon Burchard, Founder and CEO of Growthday

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Meet Brendon Burchard, Founder and CEO of Growthday Brendon Burchard is one of the most watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers in history. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, he has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and many of the leading influencers of this era. SUCCESS magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine named Brendon one of the most influential leaders in personal growth, Forbes named him the world’s leading high-performance coach, and Larry King named him the world’s top motivational trainer. He also founded and currently serves as CEO of GrowthDay, the No. 1 personal development platform in the world and the newest Mindset offering on BODi. Brendon’s passion for personal development and coaching began after he survived a car accident at the age of 19. The trauma he experienced inspired him to ask the questions that weave throughout his work and practice to this day. “Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?” From these questions, Brendon has built his work around themes of vibrancy, connection, and meaning. More than three million students have taken Brendon’s 20+ online personal development courses across 100+ countries on topics like motivation, confidence, habits, productivity, and influence. His live seminar events — named “must-attends” by Entrepreneur Magazine — sell out to audiences from around the world. Brendon led a research team to conduct the world’s largest academic study on the habits of high-performing people, leading to published research and the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way. Amazon ranked it the third top business and leadership book of that year. Today, while Brendon mentors many of the most followed influencers in the world, he continues creating personal growth content every day. And, starting on Nov. 9, BODi members will have access to that very content and unlock daily coaching from Brendon. The post Meet Brendon Burchard, Founder and CEO of Growthday appeared first on BODi. Brendon Burchard is one of the most watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers in history. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, he has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and many of the leading influencers of this era. SUCCESS magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine named […] The post Meet Brendon Burchard, Founder and CEO of Growthday appeared first on BODi. BODi{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/brendon-burchard-growthdayBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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Reignite Your Life With GrowthDay

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Reignite Your Life With GrowthDay You know you are destined for more. You can feel it in your bones. More energy, mental strength, happiness, and success should be yours. What’s stopping you? If you’re like most people, what’s stopping you is not having a self-improvement system you can stick with. Not anymore. Now that BODi is partnering with GrowthDay, it’s time to reignite your life and achieve your potential with the world’s #1 system for self-improvement. GrowthDay offers all the tools you need for personal growth plus LIVE coaching from the world’s top motivational speakers, business minds, and wellness coaches. Together with GrowthDay, BODi offers Monday Fire videos, 3-day challenges, and monthly master classes from the world’s #1 high-performance coach and GrowthDay founder and CEO, Brendon Burchard. To achieve your potential faster, choose from two different membership options starting Nov. 9.   GrowthDay Pro Membership Join a community of more than 300,000 people committed to happiness, progress, and success, and gain access to: LIVE weekly classes from top motivational speakers, life coaches, and business experts like Mel Robbins, Jonathan Fields, Ed Mylett, Trent Shelton, Natalie Ellis, and others who charge over $50,000 per keynote Exclusive daily audio life coaching from Brendon Burchard Digital tools for mindset journaling, habit-tracking, and goal planning BONUS: Three 5-Day Challenges on clarity, identity, and self-encouragement BONUS: A $300 course on high-performance habits BONUS: Your own video rooms to host and discuss success topics Unlimited use of our digital personal growth tools, including daily, weekly, and monthly mindset journal, life assessments, habit-tracking system, goal planner Save 15% when you sign up for an annual BODi membership starting Nov. 9.     GrowthDay Mastery Membership Unlock your full potential with our best value and most robust membership option, offering access to: 40+ courses (worth more than $3,000), live weekly classes, and 2 free tickets to a GrowthDay seminar All GrowthDay tools for mindset journaling, habit-tracking, goal planning Live classes, and legendary courses from Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Byron Katie, Mel Robbins, and more 6 months of weekly classes from top motivational speakers, life coaches, business experts BONUS: Three 5-Day Challenges on clarity, identity, and self-encouragement BONUS: A $300 course on high-performance habits BONUS: Your own video rooms to host and discuss success topics     Still not sure GrowthDay will help you achieve your potential? Let’s break it down. Life assessments and habit trackerScore and improve the most important areas of your life every day, week, and month to dramatically increase your focus, growth, and self-mastery. The world’s best digital mindset journal With over 100 research-backed writing prompts for your morning mindset, evening review, and weekly reflection, you’ll develop self-awareness, positivity, confidence, and gratitude. Goal-setting system Stay focused and more productive as you set goals, break down tasks, create checklists, and set reminders to stay on-track, all in one system. LIVE classes and on-demand coaching Renowned speakers, life coaches, business leaders, and wellness coaches charge over $50,000 per keynote. You get them LIVE every week in GrowthDay. Trust our 300,000 achievers They all use and love our famous all-in-one system for personal development. Get motivated and inspired with a GrowthDay membership starting Nov. 9. The post Reignite Your Life With GrowthDay appeared first on BODi. You know you are destined for more. You can feel it in your bones. More energy, mental strength, happiness, and success should be yours. What’s stopping you? If you’re like most people, what’s stopping you is not having a self-improvement system you can stick with. Not anymore. Now that BODi is partnering with GrowthDay, it’s […] The post Reignite Your Life With GrowthDay appeared first on BODi. BODi{authorlink}https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/growthday-bodi-partnership-growth-mindsetBODi BODi is a Health Esteem platform to help you embrace the person you are today so you can take action to achieve all your health and fitness goals. https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/bod-blog/assets/vendor/beachbodydigital/wordpress-core-plugins/beachbody.png

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16 Motivational Books to Get You Moving

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16 Motivational Books to Get You Moving Between work stress, family obligations, and trying to maintain some sort of social life, we need all the motivational help we can get to stay fit and healthy. If you’ve exhausted all your favorite podcasts, it might be time to get back to good old-fashioned motivational books. Self-motivation books are a great resource to help you on your journey to health and well-being. Read them before bed, while riding the subway, or in the waiting room. Here are some of the best motivational books on health, good habits, and positive thinking to keep you on-track! 1. High Performance Habits, by Brendon Burchard As one of the world’s top performance coaches and founder of his own personal development app, Brendon Burchard went on a mission to discover which habits can help people achieve long-term, meaningful success. In this book, he reveals the six habits that can help you improve your quality of life, no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality. Buy it on Amazon. 2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark Manson Funny, fierce, and no BS, Manson is less about forcing you to “stay positive” and more focused on teaching to better cope with the tough stuff. Using academic research and an excellent poop joke here and there, Manson shows you what you’re really supposed to give a f*ck about so you can make room for the important things. If you need to break away from the mold of standard motivational books, give this one a try. Buy it on Amazon. 3. You Are A Badass, by Jen Sincero One of the best motivational books for women, You Are A Badass offers a humorous and witty take on identifying and rehabilitating self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors. By eliminating these obstacles, you can focus on reaching your goals. Buy it on Amazon. 4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey This revolutionary book became an instant classic for a reason: It looks to the best of the best to become… the best! Covey reveals a step-by-step guide for living with crucial personal attributes to manifest our greatest desires. Buy it on Amazon. 5. Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard, by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Change is hard. From making better eating choices to getting off the couch and into the gym, changing your habits and decisions is no easy feat. This motivational book offers insights into what psychologists have discovered about our minds in order to stop the inner war and get to work. Buy it on Amazon. 6. Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable, by Tim S. Grover Legendary trainer Tim Grover has worked with all the GOATs: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and more to take them from great to even greater. In this book, he reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical toughness — be unstoppable, be relentless, be great! Buy it on Amazon. 7. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy, by Jon Gordon This motivational book reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward-thinking it takes to succeed. No matter if you’re at work or at the gym, you can employ these tips to get where you wanna be. So get on the bus! Buy it on Amazon. 8. The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage, by Mel Robbins The 5 Second Rule is a simple, everyday solution for building confidence, breaking bad habits, beating fear, getting stronger, and overcoming procrastination. And it only takes 5 seconds! So make time for this motivational book. Buy it on Amazon. 9. Strong: A Runner’s Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You, by Kara Goucher Any runners out there looking to up their game? Using proven tools in the field of sport psychology, two-time Olympian Kara Goucher offers tips, insights, and her secrets to conquering doubt and improving overall performance. Buy it on Amazon. 10. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth Duckworth offers excellent insight into the power of “grit,” an important blend of passion and persistence that is crucial if you want to achieve your goals! It’s not enough to just love what you do — you’ve got to have the grit to work through any challenge you face. Buy it on Amazon. 11. Choose Yourself, by James Altucher Choose Yourself uses case studies, interviews, and the author’s own life examples to show just how important it is to, well, choose yourself. Instead of relying on everyone else, it’s on you to make your dreams happen. Buy it on Amazon. 12. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin If anyone can achieve physical, mental, and fitness goals, it’s definitely a U.S. Navy SEAL. This book details the mindset that powers SEAL units to accomplish the toughest missions in combat, so you can overcome your own personal life missions, too. Buy it on Amazon. 13. Awaken the Giant Within, by Tony Robbins Take some cues from one of the most revered motivational authors out there. International self-help guru Tony Robbins will inspire you to wake up from your slumber and get control of your life, your emotions, your habits, and your destiny! Buy it on Amazon. 14. Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, by David Goggins Author David Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight, impoverished child into the only man in history to complete training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller. Learn about his journey to mental toughness and resilience so you can be as badass as he is. Buy it on Amazon. 15. Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life, by Gary John Bishop Tired of feeling like a total f*ck-up? This refreshing,

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