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Tasty Pre- and Post-workout Meal Ideas (with Macro Counts!)
Read more: Tasty Pre- and Post-workout Meal Ideas (with Macro Counts!)Why does figuring out what to eat before and after your workouts feel so complicated? Between not wanting to feel too full before that obé Cardio Boxing class or not knowing how much to wait between breakfast and exercise, the pre-workout snack gets ditched. On the flip side, that slim time window between your workout…
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Meet Mila T., a Brazilian Ballerina Bringing Sculpt + Pilates to obé
Read more: Meet Mila T., a Brazilian Ballerina Bringing Sculpt + Pilates to obéBorn and raised in Brazil, Mila is a firecracker. Her warm, infectious energy beams out during her every motion, inviting you to move (or smile) with her. A former dancer—first focused on classical ballet, then musical theater—she’s an expert on perfecting form and firing up the mind-body connection. Now, with over a decade of fitness…
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What Are Healthy Fats, and Why Do We Need Them?
Read more: What Are Healthy Fats, and Why Do We Need Them?As much as we all hate to admit it, many of us have been led astray by the narratives of diet culture. The low-fat foods craze of the 80s and 90s (hello, low-fat fro-yo) gave even healthy fats in food a bad rap—one that continues to dictate our food choices today. We tend to view…
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Ask obé: Why Am I Gaining Weight While Working Out?
Read more: Ask obé: Why Am I Gaining Weight While Working Out?Sometimes, sticking to your workouts feels like an uphill battle. You’re showing up to class, moving your body consistently, and doing everything you’re supposed to do. But despite going by the book and staying disciplined, you notice yourself gaining weight while working out instead of stabilizing or losing it. What gives? First of all, you’re…
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Q&A: Why Are Strength Training Exercises So Important?
Read more: Q&A: Why Are Strength Training Exercises So Important?Here at obé, we know that strength training exercises are non-negotiable for anyone. Not only do they make you feel strong, capable, and—dare we say—like superwoman, but they’re also extremely beneficial for the overall health of your body. Any woman who isn’t incorporating them in her movement routine is losing out on meaningful boosts to…
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Safe Prenatal Training: obé’s First-ever Pregnancy Workout Program
Read more: Safe Prenatal Training: obé’s First-ever Pregnancy Workout Program‘Is it safe to work out pregnant,’ ‘Scared to exercise while pregnant,’ ‘Does exercise cause miscarriage.’ These are just some of the suggested searches that pop up on Google when looking up pregnancy workouts. Between receiving contradictory information, fearing harm, navigating physical changes, plus limited available education and resources—it’s no wonder why most avoid it…
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7 Reasons Why obé Is the Best Fitness Platform for Women
Read more: 7 Reasons Why obé Is the Best Fitness Platform for WomenNot knowing where to start, thinking fitness is all-or-nothing, falling prey to diet culture, juggling endless responsibilities, struggling to find the best workouts for women, aspiring to unrealistic beauty ideals… Women deal with so many obstacles in fitness that we often don’t move at all. And that’s becoming a problem because living a sedentary lifestyle…
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Emotional Regulation and Exercise: How to Use Mood Support on obé
Read more: Emotional Regulation and Exercise: How to Use Mood Support on obéThe physical perks of fitness don’t often need to be explained. A leaner physique, strong arms, noticeable abs, and better body composition are benefits we know can come from consistent exercise. But one thing we don’t talk about enough—even though it’s arguably more important? The relationships between exercise and emotional regulation (aka your ability to…
