EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NYSE: BODI) (“BODi” or the “Company”), a leading fitness and nutrition company, today announced the launch of “Belle Vitale.” Created by fitness and nutrition expert and IIN Certified Hormone Health Coach Autumn Calabrese, Belle Vitale takes a comprehensive approach to help women of all ages and life stages address the frustrating issues and symptoms that can be a result of hormone imbalances.
According to a Northwell Health article on unexpected signs of hormone imbalance, approximately 80% of women suffer from hormone imbalances and either accept these issues as an inevitable, “normal” aspect of being a woman or stumble through incomplete solutions that often come up short. The breakthrough is that they can do something about these symptoms with a comprehensive approach that includes fitness, nutrition, supplements, and stress relief.
Common symptoms that may indicate a hormone imbalance include:
- Difficulty shedding pounds or unexplained weight gain
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Irregular cycles
- PMS
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue and low energy
- Brain fog
- Mood swings, bloating, cravings
Belle Vitale helps put women back in control so that they can help get relief from these symptoms and get back to feeling like themselves again.
THE BELLE VITALE STORY
Suffering from symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings, and consequences of severe stress and anxiety, Calabrese was confounded at the cause since she was living a very healthy lifestyle. After two years of multiple rounds of personal testing, trial and error, this BODi Super Trainer discovered her hormones were out of balance. So, she took action and created a program to help women who were suffering just like her and the resulting program, Belle Vitale, surprised even its expert advisors with its efficacy.
“I’ve created comprehensive solutions for different challenges that people face, like 21 Day Fix, to help anyone who’s just trying to get a handle on eating better and moving their body, and The 4 Week Gut Protocol, for people suffering from issues related to gut health like gas, bloating, weight gain, and mood swings. I'm always on top of my own health and wellness and all that entails, so you can imagine the frustration and confusion I experienced when I started gaining weight quickly, despite healthy eating and exercise - and couldn't stop crying, had no libido and realized my hair was falling out. What I did learn through testing was that I had some severe imbalances with my hormones. What I couldn't get was a straight answer or plan on how to fix it from any expert or medical professional who I went to. What I'm never willing to accept is that my body is broken or that I or anyone else is powerless to improve their own health. It took months of reading, researching, and testing to create a new program, specifically geared toward women's hormone health that could and did help improve the balance of my hormones, and thus reduced or all but cleared up any symptoms. The result is not only a program that completely changed my life, but one that has had a shocking impact on the lives of the women who have completed it.”
Clinical Pharmacist and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist James LaValle and his LaValle Performance Health team of MDs, Dietitians, and Doctor Nurse Practitioners (DNPs) partnered with Autumn and BODi to validate the program, including close monitoring and evaluation of the test group results. LaValle and his team worked with Autumn to review the test group’s lab results – both before and after, and not only saw that EVERY participant lost weight, but also saw improvement in cortisol levels and metabolic markers associated with insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and weight loss.
James LaValle says, “One of the things that I have spent the last 40 years studying is a systems biology approach, meaning how does your body work together, in concert, to help you move through your life feeling healthy. If you really want to achieve hormone balance, it can’t just be one thing. It’s the comprehensive nature of Belle Vitale that made me want to study it and oversee the study of forty women, but it was also because of Autumn’s passion and commitment.”
Also participating in the review and validation of the program was Dr. Will Cole, Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM), and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), who started one of the world’s first functional medicine telehealth centers. He specializes in customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, and digestive disorders.
“The Belle Vitale program is one of the most thoughtful, well-designed, and comprehensive programs when it comes to alleviating the most common symptoms of hormonal imbalances,” says Dr. Cole. “But it’s not just the symptoms, it’s getting to the root cause of why so many people are struggling with metabolic problems and hormone dysregulation. The fact that Autumn did this [with] the Belle Vitale program is unparalleled.”
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN BELLE VITALE:
Nutrition
3-phase nutrition program
- Printed Belle Vitale Guidebook, with a detailed, step-by-step plan for nutrition and all facets of the program
- New approach to portion-control containers, designed for hormone health
- 40+ digital recipes
Fitness
Autumn’s unique combination of Track Pilates, strength-training, and cardio
- 20 digital workouts, 20-60 minutes
- Mimics moves seen on an expensive Reformer or Pilates Cadillac with Pilates on the Control Track, Strength Slides & Booties, and core ball
- Equipment comes in the kit (users also need to buy dumbbells separately)
- Digital workout calendar
- Digital dumbbell tracker
Supplements
Two proprietary blends with clinically studied ingredients:
- Daily Hormone & Stress Support - helps combat the effects of stress, support healthy cortisol levels, and promote energy metabolism*
- Daily Metabolism & Blood Sugar Support - helps enhance the body’s ability to burn fat, support carbohydrate metabolism, and support healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range*
Stress Management
- 3 months’ FREE access to the award winning Breathwrk app, Autumn’s secret to stress reduction and alleviating anxiety in minutes
As Autumn says, “Hormone imbalance symptoms leave you feeling uncomfortable and unfamiliar with your own body. It can happen suddenly, like it did for me, and what used to work before is no longer working, or it happens gradually, and you are told to just accept it as ‘part of being a woman or part of getting older.’ When you’ve been through it like I have, there’s a different level of drive to find a way to solve the problem. I always turn to lifestyle habits first because so much of our health is affected by our lifestyle. Even if you are already eating healthy or exercising regularly, there might be tweaks that need to be made to attack a new issue like hormonal imbalances. I know first-hand what it’s like to feel like your body is betraying you, so I designed a program to address the issues of hormonal imbalances for every age, every stage, and every person ready to reclaim their well-being. Every woman in my test group saw a change. They felt more confident, strong, and more in control of their body than ever – with weight loss, reduced night sweats, more regular cycles, increased sex drive, less mood swings, and beyond. The results were like nothing I’ve ever seen in over 20 years in the wellness industry!”
This is what just some of the women had to say about Belle Vitale...
“This program is the best value to effectively help you improve both your hormones and overall health. Get excited about being a beginner and just trust the process. Every minute of effort and preparation was beyond worth how much better I feel after 12 weeks. You're going to do amazing and I'm so excited for you!”
- Meghan M, age 39
“The Belle Vitale Program has been a game changer for me on my wellness journey! My hot flashes and night sweats went away, and I have more energy than I have had in a long time. Not to mention the quantity and quality of sleep that I have been getting! I LOVE the workouts! Weight training is always a win but the Pilates on the control track is GENIUS!! This is by far one of the most complete programs I have ever done!”
- Jackie G, age 57
“The unexpected weight gain and bloating that I experienced over the last 2 years has been tough. It also caused achy joints and no matter what I did, I could not lose the weight. I am finally seeing the scale go down; all while feeling like my body is gaining its mobility again and it's pain-free. No more pain walking upstairs, doing lunges, or chasing after my kids!”
- Tracy B, age 49
“Emotionally I feel stable. Mentally I feel clear. I haven't hit snooze in 2 months, I have energy and clarity that doesn't have a mid-day crash. My irritability is controlled. My mood swings are gone. But the biggest win is my [cycle] symptoms - the worthlessness, the depressed mood, the self-deprecating thoughts, the fatigue, sleep issues, and conflict it caused in my life, my marriage, my work, and my health, were non-existent in my first cycle.”
- Alli U, age 39
“This program has changed my life!! After being told for months that my unexplained weight gain, exhaustion, irregular periods, low libido, and high stress was a normal part of just being a mom — I truly felt like my body was broken! But Belle Vitale has shown me that those symptoms don't have to be my normal!”
- Jessie B, age 34
Results vary based on starting point and effort and following Belle Vitale's 12-week fitness and nutrition program. These individuals were independent BODi Partners.
Belle Vitale is available for purchase at BelleVitale.com.
For more updates, follow along on social media @BODi, @BelleVitale (Instagram), @BODiStories and sign-up for emails at BelleVitale.com.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About BODi and The Beachbody Company, Inc.
Originally known as Beachbody, BODi has been innovating structured step-by-step home fitness and nutrition programs for 25 years such as P90X, INSANITY and 21 Day Fix, plus the first premium superfood nutrition supplement, Shakeology which has sold over 1 billion servings. Since its inception in 1999, BODi has helped over 30 million customers pursue extraordinary life-changing results. The BODi community represents millions of people helping each other stay accountable to goals of healthy weight loss, improved strength and energy, and resilient mental and physical well-being. For more information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.
About Autumn Calabrese
Autumn Calabrese, creator of 21 Day Fix, 4 Weeks for Every Body, and The 4 Week Gut Protocol, is known for her groundbreaking fitness and nutrition programs, including FIXATE and the Portion Fix eating plan. As a Certified Hormone Health Coach (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) with NASM and AFPA certifications, Autumn spent two years researching, getting certified, and refining this program. Her mission: to heal herself and help women reclaim their health, ensuring real results and a return to feeling their best.
About Dr. Will Cole
Dr. Cole, Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM), and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), started one of the world’s first functional medicine telehealth centers. He specializes in customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and more. He hosts The Art of Being Well podcast and is a 4-time New York Times bestselling author.
About James LaValle
Clinical Pharmacist and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist James LaValle and his LaValle Performance Health team of MDs, Dietitians, and Doctor Nurse Practitioners (DNPs) partnered with Autumn and BODi to validate the Belle Vitale program. James brings over 35 years of clinical experience and expertise in performance health and integrative care, with a focus on hormone-related issues.
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