Monthly Archives: June 2009

3 Rules of Intensity When Working Out

June 30, 2009
By Rich Dafter

You’re tougher than you think. The fear of pain or injury from working out is a mindset steeped in failure. You must learn to “find the line.” Do the extra rep or two, increase your range of motion, and increase resistance as you get stronger. Intensity goes hand in hand with variety and consistency....

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9 Low-Stress, Fun Summer Activities

June 26, 2009
By Rich Dafter
9 Low-Stress, Fun Summer Activities

By Denis Faye – from the Team Beachbody Newsletter Every January, thousands of ambitious souls take a major step on the road to fitness and order an in-home fitness program like ChaLEAN Extreme® or P90X®. And every June, thousands of newly ripped, super-fit, would-be athletes buy themselves fancy new surfboards or top-of-the-line pro volleyballs...

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Test Your Snacks for Kids IQ!

June 26, 2009
By Rich Dafter

By Joe Wilkes – from the Team Beachbody Newsletter How much do you know about the sugar content of these kid snacks? 1. Girls Snacking1 Betty Crocker® Fruit Roll-Up. This little fruit leather snack has almost 2 teaspoons of sugar. Not that much compared to some other things, but an entire container of animal...

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Seize the Opportunity to be a Coach

June 25, 2009
By Rich Dafter

Two of the biggest reasons Coaches LOVE being Coaches is because this business affords them the opportunity to obtain more time and more money. Seize the opportunity by making the most of your Business Services Fee, which helps you easily manage your customers and coaching team through your online office and provides motivation and...

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Kathy Smith’s Project: You Type 2 Success Story

June 20, 2009
By Rich Dafter

Charlene Dennis has lived with type 2 diabetes for 15 years.  Even after surviving a battle with cancer, she didn’t take her health very seriously.  To see how her loving son changed her life, watch the video below. To purchase Project: You Type 2, please click here

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Changes to the Team Beachbody Website

June 20, 2009
By Rich Dafter

While the new Team Beachbody site for all of you who are new is bright, easy to navigate and very inviting, to the old timers like me, it leaves us wishing for the old days.  Here’s the tutorial from the new site just in case you haven’t seen it or been able to find...

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What are Team Beachbody Coaches?

June 15, 2009
By Rich Dafter
What are Team Beachbody Coaches?

Team Beachbody Coaches help the members of Team Beachbody take control of their health and fitness and achieve amazing body transformations. By providing direction, support, and accountability, your Coach will help you get results and stay consistent with your workout program. Team Beachbody Coaches are Beachbody product experts. Whether you’re a fitness beginner or...

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Furry pals can be partners in fitness

June 9, 2009
By Rich Dafter
Furry pals can be partners in fitness

FromMadison Park for CNN FitNation Under the California sun in a place known as Muscle Beach, where bronzed bodybuilders pump their cannon-size biceps, an energetic brunette works her arms — and the weight purrs its approval. Tara Brown practices yoga with Lucky Cat in Venice Beach, California. 1 of 3 var CNN_ArticleChanger = new...

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There’s more to fab abs than just exercise

June 9, 2009
By Rich Dafter

From Val Willingham – CNN Medical Producer Nutritionists say a set of awesome abs takes more than just doing sit-ups. “New research shows that what you are eating may be just as important as your workout,” says Katherine Tallmadge, author of “Diet Simple” and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. So how can...

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The Journey

June 8, 2009
By Rich Dafter

I am always thrilled to be able to fellowship with so many members and to be able to answer questions, provide advice and motivate in words and by example. This morning was no exception and I got an email that was typical of so many, that I wanted to share it with you. The...

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