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When to Take a Rest Day—and When to Push Through
Read more: When to Take a Rest Day—and When to Push ThroughWhat’s the difference between feeling sore (in a good way) and needing to take a break? What are the red flags you just need a rest day, or is something else going on? And finally, what are the best ways to rest up and recover, so you can get back to obé, your way?
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Training vs. Working Out—Yes, There Is a Difference!
Read more: Training vs. Working Out—Yes, There Is a Difference!By now, you probably have an intuitive understanding of what working out is—an elevated heart rate, sweat, and shortness of breath all being essential parts of the equation. Fitness training, on the other hand, is likely a little more foreign.
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Back Workouts to Strengthen Your Body and Prevent Pain
Read more: Back Workouts to Strengthen Your Body and Prevent PainSay it with us: Don’t skip your back workouts. With so much time spent slumped over our computers, phone screens, or on the couch, it’s no wonder that half of all working Americans experience lower back pain each year. And while many of us choose to opt out of fitness classes until the aches subside,…
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Step Aerobics, obé Style: Get to Know the Newest Cardio Class
Read more: Step Aerobics, obé Style: Get to Know the Newest Cardio ClassThought step aerobics were gone for good? Think again. Meet Step, our latest (and long-awaited!) cardio class type. It’s our fresh take on the fitness fad of the ‘80s and ‘90s with the nostalgic touches you love, as well as the efficacy and results you want.
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5 Reasons to Start Strength Training For Women
Read more: 5 Reasons to Start Strength Training For WomenWhether you’re already #LevelingUp your workout—or you still need some convincing—dive into why lifting weights is such a fantastic workout, according to our trainers—and science.
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Everything You Need to Know About Popular Music On-Demand
Read more: Everything You Need to Know About Popular Music On-Demandobé fam, it’s the beginning of a new era: popular-music fitness classes are now available on-demand! What does that mean for you? You can search for classes powered by your favorite music genre and take them over (and over) again—anytime, anywhere.
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Hips Don’t Lie: Hip Stretches + Exercises to Make Them Feel Better
Read more: Hips Don’t Lie: Hip Stretches + Exercises to Make Them Feel BetterWhether you’re new to fitness or crushing a workout streak, odds are your hips feel tight, sore, or some combo of the two. The best remedy? Hip stretches and exercises you can do right in the comfort of your home. “Hips are so complex, so important, and so full of emotion,” says obé instructor Mary…
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How to Navigate Working Out at the Gym (Or Home Gym!)
Read more: How to Navigate Working Out at the Gym (Or Home Gym!)If you’re interested in the Gym Strong or Gym Strong 2 programs (and working out at the gym), we bet you’re curious about exactly what equipment you need to join the program. Can you use your own at-home equipment? Do you need to go to an actual gym? And if you already go to the…