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No, You Can’t Tone Muscles—the Surprising Myth, Revealed
Read more: No, You Can’t Tone Muscles—the Surprising Myth, RevealedHow many of us secretly (or not so secretly!) wish for our workout routines to deliver those picture-perfect ‘toned’ arms, ‘toned’ abs, and ‘toned’ legs? We gawk over fitness influencers and Pilates girlies with long, lean lines, searching for fitness classes that promise to tone muscles and ‘tighten’ our physiques. The only problem is that…
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Expert Chat: Why Every Woman Deserves to Have a Sex Drive
Read more: Expert Chat: Why Every Woman Deserves to Have a Sex DriveEver noticed how working out can be something of an… aphrodisiac? One minute you barely have the will to put on your workout leggings, and 30 minutes later you’re empowered and ready to feel a little sexy. It’s not just your imagination—exercise can be a potent sex drive enhancer and a great trick for getting…
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Women’s Spotlight: Intimate Wellness with Lauren of Queen V
Read more: Women’s Spotlight: Intimate Wellness with Lauren of Queen VAt obé, we love celebrating women (and all the amazing things their bodies and minds can do) every day of the year! As part of our Women’s History Month series, we wanted to give an extra spotlight to a few standout ladies who are shifting narratives around women’s health. To kick it off, we tapped…
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Why Extreme Weight Loss Diets Never (Ever) Work
Read more: Why Extreme Weight Loss Diets Never (Ever) WorkToday, we’re diving into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: why extreme weight loss diets just don’t cut it. We’ve all been there, right? Seduced by the promise of quick fixes and overnight transformations. Maybe you were feeling determined to shed a few extra pounds and finally achieve your dream physique. But…
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New to obé: Meet Josh C., Your Strength + Power Trainer
Read more: New to obé: Meet Josh C., Your Strength + Power TrainerHe’s the son of a race car driver, a former college football + rugby player, and has coached everyone from collegiate-level athletes to those working out for the first time. Full of wisdom, technique, and infectious energy, Josh C. is ready to be your new Strength and Power trainer at obé. With 10+ years of…
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5 Crazy Facts You Didn’t Know About Women’s Fitness History
Read more: 5 Crazy Facts You Didn’t Know About Women’s Fitness HistoryHead to any group fitness class (extra points if it’s Pilates), unroll your mat in any Yoga studio, go for a walk in any park, and one thing is certain: you’re going to see women. And lots of them. For many of them, working out is an essential pillar of self-care. And if not, it’s…
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How to Use Nutrition to Change Your Body Composition
Read more: How to Use Nutrition to Change Your Body CompositionWhile consistently hitting the gym and crushing your workouts is definitely brag-worthy, it’s hard to see results without taking a closer look at what’s on your plate. Nutrition isn’t just about counting calories or following the latest fad diet to get the results you want. It’s about nourishing and fueling your body with the right…
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5 Science-Backed Reasons You Shouldn’t Cut Out Carbs
Read more: 5 Science-Backed Reasons You Shouldn’t Cut Out CarbsAs a child of the ‘90s, I was growing up when the Atkins Diet became massively popular. This low-carb, high-calorie diet promoted the idea that “carbs make you fat” and that you should definitely, absolutely cut out carbs for weight loss. As a result of growing up in a society that demonized carbohydrates, I’ve fallen…
