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What Counts as Exercise? These 5 Everyday Activities Fit the Bill
Read more: What Counts as Exercise? These 5 Everyday Activities Fit the BillWhat comes to mind when you think of exercise? Maybe it’s a structured workout class on your mat. Perhaps you’re lifting some dumbbells, getting ready to do a plank, or putting on ankle weights for a glute-burning session. Errands like washing the dishes, cleaning up after the kids, or carrying groceries probably don’t come to…
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Should You Work Out in Makeup? The 101 on Makeup Breakouts
Read more: Should You Work Out in Makeup? The 101 on Makeup BreakoutsIt’s the end of the day, and you don’t want to wash off your makeup because post-shower snooze is real—and you’re afraid you won’t make it to the HIIT class you’ve been looking forward to all day. Will one class lead to makeup breakouts? Even if we tell ourselves otherwise, we all know deep down…
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4 obé Workout Programs to Try If You’re Using GLP-1s
Read more: 4 obé Workout Programs to Try If You’re Using GLP-1sHere’s the deal: Any time you experience rapid weight loss—whether that’s due to diet change, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Ryblesus, and Mounjaro, or another condition—fat isn’t the only thing coming off. Usually, we lose all parts of our body composition, including muscle mass, in equal ratio. And sometimes, as has been observed with some…
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9 Micronutrients Essential to Your Diet—Plus the 101 on Supplements
Read more: 9 Micronutrients Essential to Your Diet—Plus the 101 on SupplementsMicronutrients—they sound important and health-related, but you probably have a lot of questions. What are they? Why do they matter? How much of which ones do you need? Is supplementation okay? Though they’re vital to human life, there’s a lot of confusion around tiny-but-mighty micronutrients—so we’re here to offer an introductory guide. First up, micronutrient…
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WTF Is Prehab—and Why Do I Need It?
Read more: WTF Is Prehab—and Why Do I Need It?When it comes to workout or sports injuries, most of us know the deal with rehab (or rehabilitation). But what about prehab—aka prehabilitation? Unlike rehab, which only comes after an injury to aid with recovery, prehab focuses on activating joints and muscles to prevent injury in the first place. Kind of like physical therapy before…
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Why Your Blood Sugar Level Is Important (And How Exercise + Diet Help)
Read more: Why Your Blood Sugar Level Is Important (And How Exercise + Diet Help)Imagine it’s Sunday, the ultimate day for indulgence and relaxation. You’re all set for a fabulous “Netflix and chill” session with your carefully curated queue and a tempting stash of treats at your fingertips (donuts for me). You’re ready to unwind and treat yourself to some well-deserved R&R. Little do you know, your blood sugar…
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Easy Healthy Recipe: Green Goddess Chicken Salad
Read more: Easy Healthy Recipe: Green Goddess Chicken SaladWho doesn’t love a quick, yummy, and healthy meal? obé instructor, health coach, and nutritionist-in-training Kat B. dishes out one of her favorite easy healthy recipes, a green goddess chicken salad that’s perfect for any time of year—but especially as a refreshing summertime meal. “My favorite recipes are nutritious, delicious, and most importantly—full of joy,”…
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Exercise, PMS, and Period Pain: What’s the Deal?
Read more: Exercise, PMS, and Period Pain: What’s the Deal?You’re wearing sweats, have a cookie or Ben & Jerry’s pint within reach, and are slowly sinking into the couch with your favorite show on TV. Whether it’s the PMS (premenstrual syndrome) dragging you down or another pang of period pain, you and your body just aren’t on the same wavelength. Moody, crampy, bloated, or…
