Episode 187 - Finding Your Fitness Flow: Insights on Weightlifting, Healthy Living, and Mindset with CEO and Co-Founder of BODi, Carl Diakeler
In this episode of Wellness Junkies, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Carl Daikeler — visionary entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, a longtime leader and innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With over four decades of experience, Carl shares the origin story of Beachbody and how it has evolved into the cutting-edge platform known as BODi.
We dive into the shift from traditional vanity metrics to a more holistic view of wellness, focusing on quality of life and functional fitness—especially for busy parents. Carl emphasizes the power of community and the crucial role mindset plays in wellness, introducing us to the Body Power Mindset Project, designed to help people overcome self-criticism and embrace a “health esteem” mindset.
We also explore timely topics like the rise of GLP-1 medications and their impact on the industry, along with the importance of pairing them with sustainable lifestyle habits. Carl shares why resistance training is essential—particularly for women—and why it’s time to redefine what “lifting heavy” means on an individual level.
Throughout the episode, Carl opens up about his personal wellness routines, including his morning rituals and the benefits he’s found in cold plunges. He underscores the importance of "owning your morning" and making fitness a non-negotiable priority for overall well-being.
This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to elevate their health and fitness journey. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having this energizing and enlightening conversation with Carl!
About Carl Daikeler:
Carl Daikeler is a visionary entrepreneur, and the CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, leading innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With a career spanning over four decades, Daikeler has been a trailblazer, pioneering unconventional and highly effective methods to help individuals reach their health and fitness goals. Daikeler co-founded Beachbody in 1998, now known as BODi, which has expanded into a powerhouse of fitness and nutrition tools under his leadership over the last 26 years. The brand is celebrated for its iconic programs such as P90X, Insanity, and 21 Day Fix, and its profound impact on millions worldwide. Over the years, Daikeler has overseen the development of continued innovation resulting in massive growth, including the creation of Shakeology, the world’s first superfood nutrition shake that has sold over a billion servings. He also hosts "The BODi Experience" podcast, is a successful Broadway theater producer winning three Tony awards, and a tech investor. You can connect with Carl Daikeler more through his instagram at @carldaikeler via LinkedIn and learn more on BODi here.
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