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15 Mantras From obé Fitness Instructors That Will Charge You Up
Read more: 15 Mantras From obé Fitness Instructors That Will Charge You UpIf 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…
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Moving for Two? Everything to Know About Prenatal Workouts
Read more: Moving for Two? Everything to Know About Prenatal WorkoutsAs most moms-to-be likely know, staying active during pregnancy comes with a motherlode (we had to) of proven benefits. Regular prenatal workouts can boost your mood, improve sleep, and help prepare your body for labor and the new functional movements of motherhood (like picking up a car seat or putting your baby in the crib). It…
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Movement Changes Everything: 13 Members Share Their Fitness Journeys
Read more: Movement Changes Everything: 13 Members Share Their Fitness JourneysMost of us who are well into our obé fitness journeys know: A great workout isn’t just exercise—it’s our daily superpower. A way to connect to our bodies, refresh our minds, and feel ourselves light up. It starts with the thrill of our hearts pumping in class and ends with that radiant sense of accomplishment.…
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Workout Equipment Swaps You Have to Try at Home
Read more: Workout Equipment Swaps You Have to Try at HomeSo you’ve been gliding through bodyweight-only moves, mastering your form, and going out of your comfort zone with new class types. Now, you’re ready to take on the next frontier: Our workout equipment classes. From hand weights to resistance loops, extra gear can double the fun—and help improve your strength and stamina. Pro tip: You can…
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Introducing David P.: Your New Boxing + Strength Coach
Read more: Introducing David P.: Your New Boxing + Strength CoachHailing from Houston, Texas (but a New Yorker at heart), David P. is the kind of strength coach who inspires you to step into your power. A former Broadway actor, he dove deeper into fitness while recovering from an injury—and found his passion. “I want people to start to understand: It’s not just about what…
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5 Powerful Ways Fitness Boosts Your Mental Health
Read more: 5 Powerful Ways Fitness Boosts Your Mental HealthSome benefits of working out are immediately obvious—see: smiling #SweatySelfies, pounding hearts, and even a quick burst of energy. Then there are the longer-term but still evident effects on our physical health—a healthier heart, stronger muscles, more flexibility. But maybe one of the most important effects is one we can’t see: how it impacts our mood…
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Exercising After Baby? All the Postpartum Workout Tips You Should Know
Read more: Exercising After Baby? All the Postpartum Workout Tips You Should KnowYou did it, mama. You’ve completed one of the most physically (and emotionally) demanding experiences of your life—and brought your amazing new baby to the world. Now, after some (much-needed) R&R, you’re ready to start postpartum workouts and get moving. The benefits are major. From improved energy levels and a higher quality of sleep, postpartum fitness classes boost your mood…
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Meet Alex C.: Your New Sculpt + Barre BFF
Read more: Meet Alex C.: Your New Sculpt + Barre BFFIf you love a tough-but-fun, low-impact class that makes you sweat, Alex C. is about to become your new fave. With 11 years of teaching experience and a serious dance background under her belt (think: Jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, hip hop, all of it!), she knows how to crank up the heat in your Sculpt +…