You may or may not know, but all BODi (formerly Beachbody) customers are assigned a coach upon signing up. You can’t be a BODi member without a BODi partner (formerly Beachbody coach). However, you can change your BODi partner.
Maybe your coach is unresponsive, focuses on selling instead of serving, leads a boring accountability group, or, maybe you’re not comfortable with an automatically assigned coach.
Whatever the reason, here is how to do a Beachbody coach change.
First, BODi did a huge rebrand in 2023. Beachbody and Beachbody On Demand are now called BODi and the Team Beachbody coaches are now referred to as BODi partners. Other than the names, nothing has really changed.
Because everyone is confused (and I want to help everyone) I use the names interchangeably in this article.
Since you’re wondering how to change your Beachbody coach, you likely arrived here for one of three reasons.
You have already read one of our informative Beachbody articles (and hopefully commented or emailed with questions) and you want to request us as your coach(es). Please do so with the below Beachbody coach change form.
Info needed: Alexandra Davis, hello@ryanandalex.com, Coach ID 335656
If you have any issues, please email us.
It happens. Some BODi partners just aren’t engaged. It’s important to have a coach that helps you reach your goals. In a sense, you’re paying for that service when you sign up.
It’s probably time to do a Beachbody coach switch to get your money’s worth.
Maybe you arrived here because you were wondering, “How do I get a BODi partner?” Well, you actually already have one. Every customer is automatically assigned a coach.
If you were unaware and want to be assigned to a friend who is a BODi partner, or another coach of your choosing, you’ll need to do the Beachbody coach change.
Beachbody’s and now BODi’s programs are so successful because of the coaches who support customers and provide accountability.
Need proof? Well, 13 out of the 14 contestants from the 2016 season of the TV show, The Biggest Loser, gained all of their weight back and more.
Incidentally, the one contestant who did not gain her weight back was following Beachbody programs and likely part of an accountability and support group. Having a coach is an accountability tool.
So, does that mean all coaches are experienced and helpful? Well, not always.
We do all of the above and if you want us to be your coach(es) you get a two-for-one deal. Here’s how we work.
We never contact you with anything promotional and always respond thoughtfully to your questions through email or our BODgroup.
Since we have been following Beachbody programs (all of them) since 2008 and drinking Shakeology since 2014, we have a lot of experience.
Additionally, w e have helped over 15,000 customers, and, according to Google, in 2022 alone our Beachbody related articles were read by 130,254 readers. The top articles were:
Lastly, since Beachbody coaching is only a small portion of our business (our lifestyle website for couples) our advice is less bias and we often share tools outside the Beachbody umbrella.
Okay, elevator pitch over. Here’s how to change your BODi partner online.
You used to be able to submit a coach change request via phone or email, however, now you are required to fill out the Coach Change Form on the Beachbody website.
You can access the form below.
Once you click on that link, you’ll first need to sign in to your Beachbody account. Then, you will need to enter the name or email address of your new coach.
If you’ll be requesting us as your coach(es), here is the info needed:
Alexandra Davis, hello@ryanandalex.com, BODi partner ID: 335656
Again, please email us if you have any issues or questions.
If you don’t want us and you don’t have another coach in mind, the next section will outline the best ways to get a good Beachbody coach.
It’s important that you find the right BODi partner. So, how do you find the right one?
Maybe you want a coach who is local. Since Google searching “Beachbody coach near me” turns up nothing helpful, we recommend asking a few local gyms if any of their trainers are also Beachbody coaches.
Rather than searching “Top Beachbody coaches” or “Best Beachbody coaches to follow,” ask your friends and coworkers if they have a coach they can vouch for. Then you get a bonus accountability buddy.
Lastly, browse social media. That’s where almost every partner hangs out. Plus, you can find a few that you like, follow them for a few weeks, and decide for yourself who is the best fit.
Wherever you find them, make sure that they are running an accountability group on Facebook or through BODgroups (Beachbody’s accountability and support app).
Just to make sure it’s perfect, you can even ask them to add you to their accountability group before you make the coach switch.
Here, we’ll do our best to address any additional questions you may have about a BODi partner change. If you still have questions, please reach out in the comments section.
Yes, there is actually no way around it.
No, your old coach will not know that you requested a new coach. Only you and your new coach are notified. Since it’s easy for your new coach to miss the notification, make sure you reach out and introduce yourself and your goals.
Once your new partner is assigned, you will receive an email confirming the change within two days of submitting your request.
Only within 10 days of signing up to be a preferred customer. After that period, no, a preferred customer cannot switch coaches.
Preferred customers can use this form to switch coaches. If you’re a preferred customer, make sure you find an expert Shakeology coach.
The only way to switch coaches would be to cancel your preferred customer account (and therefore the 25% discount) and wait six months to sign up again with your new coach.
The same rule applies to Beachbody coaches. You cannot switch coaches unless you cancel, wait six months, and then signup under the new coach.
If you have no idea what a preferred customer is and want to save 25%, you can read our article titled, ‘How Much is Shakeology a Month?’ As you guessed, there is a catch, so we dive into the fine print.
They can only see if you workout if you’re in their BODgroup and choose to share your workouts.
As a BODi customer, you will always have a coach assigned to you. While you cannot remove your coach, you can opt to have them not contact you. However, it’s best to have a coach that enhances your Beachbody membership.
Leave any coach change questions in the comments below, and we’ll get back to you soon.
For other questions regarding Beachbody workouts, Shakeology, or if you want a straight-up honest review of the Team Beachbody Coaching (BODi partner) opportunity, make sure your head over to our Beachbody Page.
For other free at-home workout resources, such as our Couple’s Workout Routine, Resistance Band and Bodyweight Workout Plans, or 30-Day Ab Challenge, head over to our Work Out At Home Page.
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I have been with BB for several years . I have switched coaches 3 times – one because she no longer did accountability groups , one kept bringing her religion into it , current one because she doesn’t have time to help and her accountability group is huge. . I don’t know if I’m a preferred customer or not but I do know it’s been 6 months with current one . I follow BB workouts every day , walk 3 miles a day , love the workouts . Want to become a great coach . Had breast cancer, mastectomy, have to modify some. Am not the best at technology. Think I have found a good coach but worry she will let me down . Reply
Alex on June 15, 2023 at 3:52 PMHey Anne! Wow, congratulations on overcoming breast cancer! What an inspiring story and we wish you all the health in the future. I’m optimistic that you’ve found a good coach as well. As busy coaches ourselves with a one-year-old, we find it helpful when customers email us or reach out directly when they need help — it’s even more helpful than posting in the accountability BODGroup sometimes because it creates a more personal connection and we can better prioritize their questions when it’s in our inbox. I’m sure that your new coach will respond quickly if you can email! As for being a preferred customer, it requires a $15.95 USD monthly subscription, which in turn gives you 25% off of products like Shakeology. This is one way to check, or else it should say in your account information. Reply
Renee on April 9, 2024 at 2:18 PMFor the 6 month waiting period for a preferred customer to switch coaches, can they still be a regular customer with BODi under their original coach, or do they have to totally cancel everything and then wait 6 months before they switch? Reply
Alex on April 10, 2024 at 4:12 PMHi Renee, Thanks for the question! I just chatted with BODi customer service on this to double check to make sure I had it right. From the time of cancellation of Preferred Customer status, you can reactivate 3 months later if your partner has changed. In the meantime, you can continue as a regular customer with BODi. If you remain with the same partner, you can reactivate Preferred Customer service any time, immediately. Here is the information page I was directed to. In regards to switching partners, the request can be submitted any time. There are two different forms, depending on if you’re a Preferred Customer or regular customer right now. I’ve linked to those too. I hope this helps! I’ll update the article with this information too to help others. And if it turns out you were considering us as your coaches, we would love to have you. Thanks so much! Reply
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