A better way to workout at home: a BODi fitness review

February 28, 2023

Virtual fitness exploded during the pandemic — and it’s certainly not slowing down. I am a big fan of the convenience (and lower price $$) of working out at home and I do not plan on returning to in-person anytime soon. That said, I have tried out a TON of streaming platforms, many of which were quite expensive and not at all worth the price. So today I am going to talk about my latest favorite.

With at-home workouts being my thing these days, Beachbody On Demand interactive (BODi) has quickly become my go-to. At what works out to $12.50 a month, that’s less than the cost of a single drop-in class for any of the studio classes near me. And I’ve grown to love that I can workout on my schedule, and pop into an online class looking less than perfect and sometimes in my pjs (if I am being honest!).

About BODi

I think what impresses me most about Bodi is that they were the first to bring at home fitness mainstream. My husband has been doing the Tony Horton P90x workouts for years. As they expanded over the years they are now in every category of fitness. And I love that you no longer need a seperate platform for your fitness bike, or treadmill; BODi replaces all of this. And the classes are filmed in the most amazing, aesthetically-pleasing, brightly lit studios. BODi can help you re-discover the joy of movement—and make exercise a fun habit that sticks.

The company’s mantra is xxxx. Movement is a super tool for managing stress, boosting mood, and staying healthy. It’s on the days we move that we cross off milestones, and feel our most radiant.

You have a lot of options to do just that with BODi.

What kind of classes does BODi offer?

The name of the game here is variety. Bodi has an impressive collection of classes yes, but they also offer something every special – programs. Classes require a minimum amount of equipment, and class length varies from 5 minutes to an hour.

With over 120 programs designed for everybody, and everybody: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and over 25 different workout styles to choose from: HIIT, Strength Training, Lifting, Cardio, Bootcamp, Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Cycling and more.

No matter your goal, BODi has programs designed to get you results from: building muscle & burning fat, to increasing strength, mobility, & flexibility, to losing weight, and/or getting ripped.

With so many programs to choose from, you are sure to find one that works for you, and one you with stick with—motivated by your ‘wins’.

120+ Structured Fitness Programs designed to help you achieve life-changing results.

Over 120 digital programs such as the legendary P90X, Insanity, 21-Day Fix, LIIFT4, PiYo, Muscle Burns Fat, etc from a stable of Super Trainers
Program duration ranges from 3-weeks to 80 days
There’s a program for every fitness level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advance
Over 25 different program types ranging from Cardio, to HIIT, to Lifting & Strength Training, to Low Impact, to Barre, Pilates, Yoga & more!
Over 10 different World-class Super Trainers to keep you motivated and inspired.
Access to nutrition with recipes and guidance including 1000 recipes
Mind body – weekly motivation and Mindset Master Classes from top experts that’ll help you high-five the person you see in the mirror.
Over 100,000 before and after success stories

I especially love the options with this streaming platform; it’s broader than everything I have tried and I can choose based on my mood.

Here are all the types of classes BODi offers:

Barre
Bounce (indoor trampoline)
Cardio boxing
Dance
Dance HIIT
Endurance
Foam Roll
HIIT
Jump (jump rope)
Pilates
Cycling
Strength
Stretch
Yoga
MindBody
Nutrition

Some of the classes require very little (if any) equipment. A yoga mat, the occasional dumbbell or ankle weight, and yoga blocks are all you really need.

You can filter classes based on the equipment required, so if your home gym is lacking, you can quickly find a class to do with what you have right at home.

obe fitness review — Pick the part of the body you’d like to target, the style of exercise, your age, and your fitness level.

What differentiates BODi

A variety of fun classes

Sometimes it is hard to get yourself to do an at-home workout. Maybe you are tired of the same instructor, or class format. BODi beats the boredom with a wide range of workout options, including some that use more unusual home workout equipment.

The app also makes it easy to narrow down the selection of classes. You can filter by the part of the body you’d like to target, the style of exercise, your age, and your fitness level. The innovative and easy-to-use interface makes it pretty and fun to scroll through and see what your options are.

If you tend to get bored while working out at home, BODis extensive library keeps it fun; there’s always something new to try.

Upbeat, energetic instructors

If you’re the kind of person who needs someone energetic, motivating and positive, the BODi instructors (many of which you will recognize like Shaun T or Andrea Rodgers) will brighten your day. They’re fun and exciting even though you’re not in the same room. Plus if one isn’t your jam, there are just so many to choose from you are sure to find instructors you love.

Flexibility

Bodi features live classes, plus a library of individual workouts and complete fitness programs. CNN Underscored ranked us the Best Workout App Overall “the variety found within the BODi app is the top in our test. BODi has the best library of workout programs…. these programs offer anywhere from three to five workouts per week with each week building up on the last…the highlight is how the app hits a number of fitness styles. It doesn’t matter if you’re pumping iron, practicing yoga…or trying to lose a few pounds; you’ll find a program on BODi.”
CNN Underscored

Price/Value

Users access it all via a subscription. Average gym memberships cost somewhere between $40 to $70 per month. With BODI and the 1-year subscription billed at $179 per year, the per month cost is $12.50. Monthly memberships are also available at $35/month. Plus, try one month free NOW with code GLOWMONTH.

Live classes for accountability

I find this to be such a bonus especially when my motivation is lacking. I love the accountability that comes with scheduling a live class. The nice thing about live classes is that you have to be there when they start, which can be a great motivator for getting yourself to work out. They’re also an opportunity for shout-outs from instructors, reminiscent of some of the popular riding subscriptions (if that’s your thing!).

You can also plan in advance. I can plan to join up to a week’s worth in advance by adding a notification from the app directly to my calendar.

Ease of Use

Since BODi can be streamed from a phone, tablet, or laptop, or projected onto your TV (my go-to choice), the platform is extremely versatile. I also love that classes can be downloaded for offline use.

I find navigating BODi’s app and interface simple – each section is organized by tabs, plus the platform keeps track of each class I’ve taken and makes it easy to bookmark others I’m interested in.

A special offer!

Enjoy your first month of live and on-demand fitness classes FREE with code GLOWMONTH

BODI discount — You don’t need any equipment for many BODi classes, but some require simple things like hand weights, a chair, or a yoga mat.

Why I love BODi

Overall, I love BODi. The workout variety, class length options, price and flexibility make it the ideal online subscription for me. Whether live or on-demand, you can find something in your available time frame that fits your fitness level and interests.

There are plenty of classes (and instructors) to give you a change of pace. If you happen to start a class and the instructor isn’t doing it for you, there are more than enough class and instructor options to find one you like.

If you’re a Pilates, yoga, or barre fan, my genre of choice, Body is a great option for you because it has way more targeted options than competitors.