If you’ve ever taken a LIVE obé class, you know the feeling. Just when you think you can’t get through the next burpee, rep, or pulse, your fitness instructors give you that much-needed shoutout or a quote so perfect, it could be framed above your bed.
Sometimes it’s a truly laugh-out-loud comedic break, and other times they’ll drop a dose of wisdom so rich, it gives you insight on life itself. Either way, it’s as if they’re talking to you, right through the screen.
Need a pump up, right here, right now? Here, a few of our favorite retweet-worthy mantras from obé fitness instructors to help you feel your best (even on an off-day):
1. When something’s not serving you
“If it doesn’t feel nice, take it out of your life: A memoir.” — Mary W.
2. When you’re having trouble
“When life is hard, we modify—we don’t quit.” — Walter K.
Honorable mention: “You may not be where you wanna be, but you damn sure ain’t where you used to be.” (Makes sense why Allure compared his class to a religious experience, doesn’t it?)
3. When you need a laugh
“This is some hard Sugar Honey Iced Tea*.” — Ana C. (*Take note of the acronym. #shh)
4. When you feel unmotivated
“You don’t have to, you get to!” — Alex S.
5. When you need to remember your worth
“You’ve done enough, you have enough, you are enough—and more is coming.” — Beth C.
6. When you need a change
“Let yes be your mantra.” — Eve C.
7. When you want to feel sexy
“You are Vegas, not Atlantic City.” — Peter T.
8. When you doubt yourself
“You can’t do the practice wrong.” — Francesca V.
9. When you need love
“Meet your body where it is. You’re already in a wonderful place.” — Kat E.
10. When you need good vibes
“Are we smiling? Are we having fun?” — Sam G.
11. When you need a break
“Okay, not today, maybe tomorrow.” — Peter T.
12. When you need to check yourself
“No drama in your shoulders. We don’t have time for that.” — Marcia M.
13. When you’re in a time crunch
“We don’t have long, let’s make it strong.” — Liz C.
14. When you need to go all in, full out
“I don’t want you to be lukewarm for a while, I want you to be hot for a second.” — Adam D.
15. And finally, when nothing else makes sense
“This is bananas!” — Melody D.
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