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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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Do Cold Plunging Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Read more: Do Cold Plunging Benefits Outweigh the Risks?We’ve all seen them by now—videos of people submerging into oversized tin buckets filled with ice-cold water (ice cubes included) or diving into the ocean for a chilly early morning swim. You may have even heard a health expert or your favorite wellness girlie talking about cold plunging benefits on a podcast. It’s the latest…
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Cardio vs. Strength Training: What’s the Right Balance?
Read more: Cardio vs. Strength Training: What’s the Right Balance?It’s an age-old fitness question. Which one’s “better” for me—cardio vs. strength training? Both workout types come with impressive (and distinct) benefits, but there’s often a misguided divide between the two. The truth is that you need both forms to supercharge your health. Yes, it’s perfectly natural to prefer one form of movement to the…
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How to Use obé: 4 Features That Will Level up Your Fitness Journey
Read more: How to Use obé: 4 Features That Will Level up Your Fitness JourneyOne thing you need to know now: obé isn’t just another live and on-demand fitness platform. If you’re the type of person who loves to choose your own adventure and knows what you’re looking for, we got you. But if you’re newer to your fitness journey, trying to figure out what’s right for your body…
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Active Recovery—Why It Can Matter More Than Your Workout
Read more: Active Recovery—Why It Can Matter More Than Your WorkoutWhen it comes to fitness, there’s one thing a lot of us get wrong. If you’re looking to see and feel results (think: changing your body composition, being able to lift heavier, running faster for longer), the work isn’t in the workout. It’s in the active recovery. Wait a minute—what? Doesn’t our fitness progress stem…