If you’ve been watching my Instagram Stories lately, you may have heard me mention BODi!
BODi stands for “Beachbody On Demand Interactive” – it’s a brand new part of Beachbody On Demand for LIVE fitness workouts, but it’s a little different than regular Beachbody On Demand, so I wanted to take a minute and share the details!
What is Beachbody On Demand? Beachbody On Demand (BOD) is an online streaming service that allows you to stream P90X, Insanity, 21 Day Fix, 80 Day Obsession, FOCUS T25, LIIFT4, Barre Blend, and hundreds of other world famous Beachbody workouts. I like to call it the “Netflix for workouts” because that’s basically what it is. You can stream the workouts anywhere with a wifi connection. Some users prefer to stream on their smart TVs at home, some on their laptop or tablet, and others on their phone at the gym and they listen to the cueing via wireless headphones.
Inside BOD, in addition to just the workouts, you’ll find the program nutrition guides, workout calendars, and Beachbody On Demand exclusives like Autumn Calabrese’s cooking show that teaches you how to make eating healthy delicious.
This is also where Beachbody launches NEW programs when they come out. When we launch programs on Beachbody On Demand, it works basically the same way as when a movie launches in the theaters. If you want to be one of our first customers to try the program, you can purchase VIP EARLY ACCESS, which is a little extra than your normal BOD membership, and then you can do the program early. For programs that clients are really excited about, this is a great option. However, we launch programs in every genre, and sometimes you might not be as excited about a particular new program. In that case, you could simply wait until it launches into the Beachbody On Demand library for all users.
Having the OPTION to purchase VIP EARLY ACCESS is great because it helps us to keep the price point for a basic BOD membership low throughout the whole year, and then customers can CHOOSE when / if they want to invest more.
Up until this point, for the most part Beachbody has launched full workouts programs. Our Super Trainers (Tony Horton, Shaun T, Autumn Calabrese, etc) have created programs that range anywhere from 21 days long to 3 months long. This is similar to how it would be if you hired a personal trainer at a gym and told them what kind of results you wanted to get. They would create a workout schedule for you to follow, and go through from start to finish! Some BOD users do jump around from program to program, but I’d say the majority follow one program at a time or will do a hybrid of a couple programs.
This is when we get into the MAIN DIFFERENCE between Beachbody On Demand and BODi!
What is BODi? BODi is our brand new premium-level service that streams LIVE workouts straight from the studio in Los Angelos.
Instead of waiting for an entire program to launch from our Super Trainers, we can now hop in and attend one of their LIVE classes. If you’re not able to make it for the exact time of the class, that’s no problem either. You can just catch the replay.
This type of an approach to fitness is more comparable to being at an in person gym and attending group fitness classes! You can check the schedule to see what’s coming up, and join the classes that you’re interested in. Not only can you stream the workout, but you can also reserve a spot in the “BOD Cast” meaning that you will show up “in” the group fitness class on the screen and the trainer will be able to interact with you!
There is NEW content being created all the time on BODi, versus just during a program launch like it is on BOD, and so for that reason, the membership costs a little bit more. The cost for BODi is $20 a month (you must have a basic BOD membership to have BODi).
I love group fitness classes, but I also know how expensive they can be and sometimes in the past that has gotten in the way of me attending them as often as I’d want to. That, and as a busy mom it’s hard to get out of the house on time and make it when classes are scheduled for sometimes!
I love that for just $20 a month I have unlimited access to hundreds of LIVE and on demand classes – cycling workouts, cardio/HIIT, strength training, barre, Pilates, yoga, and more. Also the music is SO GOOD – the trainers put together play lists from original hit tracks for their workouts. It really makes that group fitness class vibe come out! Here’s a quick video so you can get a feel for it!
In addition to live workouts, there will also be LIVE nutrition workshops too!
Who Are The Trainers? When it comes to instructors, BODi boasts the best in the business, with a team anchored by Beachbody’s world-famous Super Trainers, including Amoila Cesar, Autumn Calabrese, Elise Joan, Idalis Velazquez, Jennifer Jacobs, Jericho Matthews, Joel Freeman, Megan Davies, and Shaun T who can each now bring their own powerfully motivating style to BODi’s live class experience.
Beachbody’s Super Trainers will be joined by a group of new instructors, including Monique Bell, Teo Chapelier, Lacee Green, Abe Hernandez, Chelsea Hill, Jenny Jaucian, Lee Jimenez, Kevin Lukata, Briana Masson, Taliah Mekki, Jennifer Padilla, Jared Sklar, Lindsay Sudell, and Eric Thomson.
What Makes BODi better than other workout apps? BODi makes the home workout experience feel totally fresh. They’ve elevated every detail — from original music to eye-popping production values — to create a fitness space you’ll want to return to again and again. I have been testing out the BETA workouts and the sets are AMAZING and different for every workout! It’s so motivating to show up to each workout and have a new look and feel!
You’ll also be able to join BODi cycling classes on the MYX bike — the most immersive cycling experience you can have without leaving home!
The bike’s touchscreen tablet lets you stream any BODi workout, while its exclusive, integrated heart rate monitor maximizes your cardio training. The MYX bike features a durable, versatile, professional-grade stationary bike and a unique 21.5” sweatproof, rotating touchscreen to make it easy to transition from the bike to floor workouts. A heart rate monitor will allow you to track your BODi workouts and chart your progress – includes speed, cadence, and distance metrics. You will be able to purchase a MYX II bike at a discount through me when it launches in September (date TBD)!
There is truly so much to be excited about right now when it comes to Beachbody! Our company went public on the NYSE this summer, and with that has come a lot of new to market opportunities for us as coaches!
What does it look like to have Amber Kuiper as a Beachbody Coach? I’ve been a Beachbody Coach since 2015, and what I love the most about it is the opportunity to be a cheerleader for my clients who choose me as their coach. I run an online gym inside of a private Facebook group. It’s called “Amber’s Online Gym” and I post daily encouragement to keep my clients inspired and focus on their healthy living goals! The work that I do a a coach in a lot of ways is like a “gym manager” in that I make sure all my clients are in the loop about what’s coming next in terms of products, and I also get to create fun challenges for my members so they have a place to plug into for accountability!
Being a Beachbody Coach isn’t like being a personal trainer – it’s more like being a “coach” hence the name! We get to use encouragement to remind people that they can absolutely hit their goals and stay on track! I remind people that it’s not about being perfect, but it’s about showing up and trying time and time again. As we try, we build discipline and become stronger both mentally and physically!
Most people lack a community of people cheering them on, so that’s what I like to cultivate in the online space. A safe spot for women to feel like they can just be themselves, be real, and prioritize self care. As my client, you are welcome to be as active in my online gym as you want. Some people engage and log their workouts daily, and others are more like flies on the wall and read my daily posts while incorporating our workouts into their routine!
My BODi customers will receive a few extras, since it’s a premium level service. I will be sending out newsletters starting in September 2021 with suggested BODi workout calendars and recipe ideas to my BODi clients! I’m excited to offer a leveled up coaching experience to my BODi ladies!
If you’d like to join BODi or if you want to learn more about it, please fill out the form below! I’ll send you an email within next steps if you’re ready to get going!
Please feel free to reach out with any questions to amber@mommysmetime.com!
Thank you so much!!!
xo,
Amber
