The Sacrificial Sports Mom: March 2015

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

My review of Beachbody On Demand


I was lucky enough to be part of the beta test group for the new online streaming service being offered by Beachbody.  I got to test out all of the features and make suggestions on the functionality of things before it was released to the public.

Accessing BOD is very simple.  You log into your Team Beachbody account and then there is a tab for it on the top left of the screen.  Once you are in, there is a menu button on the top left that can help you easily navigate through the workouts.  You can search by trainer or by type of workout. Or you can simply scroll through the Member Library which will list all of the workouts available.

These are the programs available for free with the service now. You not only get the workouts but you get the calendar, nutrition guide, recipes, basically everything you would get if you bought the DVD set:

Insanity
Insanity Asylum
P90X - 1,2 and 3
TurboFire
Brazil Butt Lift
ChaLEAN Extreme
10 Minute trainer


Now don't forget to check out the "Try Something New" section.  There you will be able to do one full workout from our newest programs so you can try them out before you decide to buy them.

These programs include:
21 Day Fix
21 Day Fix Extreme
T25
PiYo
Insanity Max 30
Body Beast
Slim in 6

They will be adding content to the library monthly, so your options will continue to grow.  

Now you may be thinking, but what about all of the programs I already OWN on DVD??  Well towards the end of March, they will be rolling out the capability to stream all of the programs that you have previously purchased.  And if you purchase any of the programs in the future you will also be able to stream them as well.

For me this part is a huge game changer.  We all have busy lives and aren't always home to do our workouts.  Now you don't have to stop your progress with your program OR have to lug around the laptop and DVDs.  You can do you programs anywhere you have an internet connection from your smartphone, tablet or computer!  

The workouts are easy to play, the only thing you have to do is click the liability waver check box each time you work out.  Then the workout starts right away!  No having to wait for all of the promos and "warning" messages.  It just gets right to it!

Another feature I really like is if you stop your workout before completing it (you know, like if your kids need you right this minute!), when you log back in, it is there waiting for you on the main screen.  Love that!

The quality of the videos is good and there don't seem to be any issues on speed or being choppy.  And my favorite thing about this is that I can use my Apple TV to stream the content right onto my TV so I don't have to always use my iPad or iPhone to view it.  Which sometimes makes it easier when you are doing a workout for the first time. 

Now for the price - you can get Beachbody On Demand for $38 for three months worth of unlimited streaming.  That comes out to about $12.66 per month!  You are billed quarterly in advance of the 3 months and then every 3 months thereafter.  AND when you get the service you also qualify for 10% off of any of your Beachbody purchases - apparel, programs, equipment, Shakeology for the entire time you subscribe to the service!  

All in all, this is THE solution that Beachbody lovers have been waiting for.  I have already used it a ton and I am so excited to add it to my fitness rotation :)

To sign up for the streaming service click here Beachbody On Demand