What is Beachbody On Demand (BODi)?
Beachbody On Demand is like a Netflix for home workouts and exercise plans. It also offers nutritional plans and healthy eating recipes.
In March 2025, the company rebranded to BODi (pronounced “body”) to reflect a more inclusive and sustainable approach to fitness, as we’ll discuss in detail later on.
Long before the boom in home workouts and fitness apps, Beachbody were creating one of the biggest communities for people looking to get fit and healthy, and despite the fitness industry being extremely competitive and saturated, Beachbody continues to be one of the leaders.
Founded in 1998, Beachbody has ridden multiple waves and trends over the years, and recently pivoted away from DVDs and single programs, to the format we’re reviewing toady, which bundles everything into one membership (accessible on your phone, computer or TV). This may be a reaction to what brands like Peloton offer… ensuring Beachbody stay competitive.
How BODi works & what happens after you join
Let me walk you through the exact steps you’ll take from not being a Beachbody member, all the way through picking a program and getting started.
First, you’ll create your account — the easiest and best option here is to start with a 14-day free trial to see if you like it!
Even with the free trial, though, you’ll need to create an account using your email and fork over your credit card number.
Once you sign up, you’ll be taken to a login page.
Your first time logging in, you’ll go to the home screen and see a few different options:
You can watch a short welcome video, choose a workout program, or search for content from your favorite BOD trainer.
(Below this there’s some news, recipes, and a bunch of activity from social media from users, coaches, etc.)
I started with the welcome video.
Inside, two beautiful, toned people give you a very brief overview and some clips of the most popular programs like P90X and 21 Day Fix.
Then they give you some instructions on how to sort through their 60-some programs and find the one that’s right for you, what to expect when you get started, and what you’ll need to get the best results
Beachbody Vs BODi
Over the last few years, Beachbody has introduced new products and services to its audience, including the MYX Bike and acquisition of Openfit.
Originally, BODi was an interactive service, but this name now refers to everything under the Beachbody umbrella.
The main difference we’ve noticed with the rebrand is an increase in content and messaging around mindset/mindfulness and the introduction of BODi blocks, which are like bite-size fitness plans (3 weeks long).
What We Like About Beachbody
BODgroups
BODgroups is a fantastic feature you get with your Beachbody on Demand membership.
For us, it’s the feature that separates Beachbody from a lot of other health and fitness apps.
BODgroups allows you to chat to other members, connect with your coach and instantly creates a sense of accountability in your fitness routine.
Accountability can play a huge role in helping you achieve your fitness goals. When your workout buddies and coach are there to cheer you on and support you, you’re definitely less likely to flake on a workout and skip it. Instead, you’ll feel more motivated to participate and share your journey with others.
It’s a simple feature, but it’s powerful… and not enough fitness or nutrition apps pay this enough attention.
(Future fitness app is another popular service that is built around this concept of accountability).
It is worth highlighting that the feedback you receive from your coach won’t be that comparable to if you were using a dedicated online personal trainer… however, it’s still enough to provide welcome support, encouragement and guidance.
Compare Beachbody costs
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Day Fix | $70 | 21 days |
| Beachbody on Demand | $99 | 1 year |
| 2B Mindset | $119 | 30 days |
| Ultimate Portion Fix | $74 | 30 days |
| The Monthly Fix | $19.95 | 30 days |
| Beachbody Ultimate Reset | $199.95 | 21 days |
You get a Nutrition Plan
What kind of fitness plan doesn’t come with a nutrition plan? What you put in your mouth amounts to 80% of your results. Your fitness plan must include guidance on what and how much to eat.
With BODi, each program includes a nutrition plan tailored to your gender, activity level, goals, body weight, and dietary preferences.
Also included are recipes, shopping lists, and even two comprehensive nutrition programs, the Ultimate Portion Fix and 2B Mindset.
These nutrition tools have been invaluable for Alex and me as what we eat keeps us consistently fit and in shape year-round.
Online Customer Reviews
We always like to refer to other online reviews and customer ratings for any app we try… and the average ratings for Beachbody are hard to beat.
Considering the sheer volume of downloads and active customers, to average 4.9/5 on the Apple store is mightily impressive. That’s based on 274,300 verified customers!
So many users talk about the life-changing transformations they’ve experienced whilst using Beachbody.
This is probably due to Beachbody’s focus on weight loss and really being second to none when it comes to these big transformations in body composition.
Interestingly, most negative comments or reviews related to the app being buggy, as opposed to issues with the programs or workouts. Although we didn’t experience any issues with the app, if this is the case, you can always stream it to your TV or access it via desktop.
FAQs
Are Beachbody Workouts Good?
In our experience, Beachbody workouts are very good, and results-driven. Particularly if you’re looking to lose weight or gain muscle, the workouts and programs are really effective.
There is also huge variety, so you can probably find at least some workouts that suit your needs and requirements. In recent years, they’ve included more workouts that are low impact, and less HIIT orientated too (the lack of these workouts used to be a common criticism from some users).
How Much is Beachbody On Demand?
Beachbody on Demand is currently $179/year if billed annually (this saves 50%) compared to a paying monthly.
Does Beachbody On Demand Offer a Free Trial?
Yes, when buying a Beachbody on Demand membership you can opt for a 3 month membership that includes a 14 day free trial. You will still need to enter your credit card details and if you don’t cancel, you’ll be charged on the 15th day.
Who is Beachbody Best Suited For?
Based on our experience of using Beachbody on Demand, we would say it is best for anyone who likes to follow along to structured programs and enjoys the idea of having each day planned out.
We think this is great for beginners or those looking to achieve a specific goal, in a specific time frame… such as weight loss, muscle development, etc.
Beachbody has so many programs that the membership will probably appeal to all sorts of styles of exercise… but they do all tend to be fitness studio focused.
Based on the price, it’s hard to find too many faults in BODi.
We didn’t find it necessary to opt for the supplement bundles, but if you want an all-in-one solution, that might be worth considering too.
Is Beachbody On Demand Worth It?
Ultimately, we would definitely give Beachbody on Demand the thumbs up.
For the price, you’re getting a lot for your money, and the average customer ratings online are certainly impressive. The workouts and programs have a long history of getting results and are effective at achieving goals like weight loss or building muscle.
Features like BODgroups also really impressed us when compared to other similarly priced services.
Remember that your membership will auto-renew, so cancel it before the next renewal date if you don’t want it to.
Beachbody often run promotions, so check below for the latest best price on their website.
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