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KO Your Fitness Goals: 3 Reasons Everyone Should Try Boxing Workouts
Read more: KO Your Fitness Goals: 3 Reasons Everyone Should Try Boxing WorkoutsIn today’s fitness landscape, we’re spoiled with choices. From Barre to Power and Yoga Sculpt, you can find everything under the sun—especially on obé. But one standout modality that’s captured my heart and can capture yours too, regardless of your fitness level or background, is boxing. For me, it’s always been so much more than…
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Meet Nicole U.: obé’s Newest Sculpt + Strength Fitness Instructor
Read more: Meet Nicole U.: obé’s Newest Sculpt + Strength Fitness InstructorShe’s a seasoned fitness pro, a first-generation Cuban American, a new mom, and an all-around powerhouse. obé’s newest fitness instructor, Nicole U., is ready to bring a feisty edge to the Box—and motivate you to train for your best life. Accessible, encouraging, and always working at a steady pace, Nicole likes to make her classes…
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Does Wall Pilates Work? Your Definitive Guide from a Pilates Expert
Read more: Does Wall Pilates Work? Your Definitive Guide from a Pilates ExpertIt’s no secret that we’re all in our Pilates era. But in the past few months, something new has dropped onto the radar. Social media ads promoting Wall Pilates—or some form of a 28-day Wall Pilates challenge—have become prolific. These trendy videos usually feature an already fit woman doing Pilates moves with her legs against…
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Working Out on An Empty Stomach: Yay or Nay?
Read more: Working Out on An Empty Stomach: Yay or Nay?As a trainer, one of the top questions I get asked by my clients is if they should eat prior to working out. If your morning routine includes an early workout sesh, the idea of eating a full breakfast can be daunting. Over the years, you may have even trained yourself to not feel hungry…
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The Dos and Dont’s of Working Out With an Injury
Read more: The Dos and Dont’s of Working Out With an InjuryTreating an injury can be as simple as putting a bandaid on a boo-boo or as complex as multiple trips to the hospital. In the fitness world, most injuries are related to joint health and muscle function, with most treatment methods usually looking something like an ice pack and time off. But what exactly are…
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Whole vs. Processed Foods: How to Tell the Difference
Read more: Whole vs. Processed Foods: How to Tell the DifferenceLike many things in life, food falls on a spectrum—enter whole vs. processed foods. On one end of the spectrum, we have whole foods. Whole foods are typically foods that are in their natural state with little to no processing or added ingredients. Some examples of whole foods include chicken breast, potatoes, and fruits and…
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Resting Metabolic Rate: How to Boost Yours
Read more: Resting Metabolic Rate: How to Boost YoursDid you know that your body expends energy (aka burns calories) just by existing? This is called your resting metabolic rate, or RMR. You may have heard of the term basal metabolic rate, or BMR which is very similar to your RMR—BMR is a subset of your RMR! The difference is your BMR is the…
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How to Actually Eat “Enough” Fruits and Vegetables
Read more: How to Actually Eat “Enough” Fruits and VegetablesIt’s common knowledge that fruit and vegetable intake is important for your health, offering a major source of nutrients. But just how many servings do we need to reap the benefits? According to Harvard Health, a total of 5 servings per day of fruits and veggies offers the most amount of health benefits, both short…
