Lifestyle
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What Counts as Exercise? These 5 Everyday Activities Fit the Bill
What 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
It’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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9 Micronutrients Essential to Your Diet—Plus the 101 on Supplements
Micronutrients—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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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
Who 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?
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…
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PSA: Cellulite Is Not a Bad Thing—Here’s Why
If you have cellulite and have felt self-conscious about it, join the party. Thanks to more than a few unrealistic beauty standards, society and culture have taught us cellulite is bad. Just think about the excessive use of Photoshop in every ad and commercial we see covering it up for the sake of smooth, airbrushed…
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Here’s What Happens to Your Body on Ozempic (And How to Prevent It)
Like a tidal wave, the word “Ozempic” has suddenly permeated our everyday. Once known only among those this medication intended to serve—type 2 diabetics—it’s now a resident of the pop culture lexicon. We’re searching for it 1,220,000 times a month on Google (up nearly 400% from last year), tracking its use among Hollywood stars, writing…
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A Crash Course on Protein: Why Your Workout Routine Needs It
We all know we need a healthy, balanced serving of protein in our daily diet. But why? How much? And when?! Don’t sweat—obé fitness instructor and certified integrative nutrition health coach David P. is here to answer all your questions. Why is protein beneficial for your body? As a trainer and nutrition coach, I’m fully…
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The Only Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe You *Need* For Summer
It’s the summer essential you didn’t know you needed: Nutritious, delicious, and super-hydrating watermelon gazpacho. Beat the heat and supercharge your workout days with this refreshing treat, which helps you cool down while delivering essential vitamins and minerals to recover after activity. A zesty twist on the classic gazpacho—a beloved cold soup originating from the…
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The Best Post-Workout Skincare Steps, Depending on When You Exercise
You did it. You made it through a ridiculously sweaty workout. I’m talking, drenched through your sports bra, salt in your mouth, blurry vision type of workout. Congratulations, you have self-detoxed, and your pores will thank you. Right now, it’s essential to not sit in that sweat for too long—and think about the right post-workout…
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Why You Don’t Need a “Bikini Body”—And the History Behind It
We all know the drill—as soon as temperatures start to climb, the pesky social media ads begin to swarm our feeds with the pressure to drop weight for summer. It’s everywhere. From magazines to Instagram ads, we are bombarded with diets and workouts that promise a “bikini body.” It’s all a predictable ritual that pressures…
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How Exercise Can Manage ADHD: A Q&A with obé Co-founder Ashley Mills
It’s not just something that affects kids. In the past few years, an increasing number of women in the U.S. have been formally diagnosed with ADHD, aka Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The root cause of the recent uptick? As ADHD becomes less stigmatized, more women realize their symptoms were overlooked in childhood. Now, those women are…
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Post-Workout Snack Recipe: Peanut Butter + Tahini Protein Balls
Picture this: You just finished your 30-minute Dance Cardio class (or Strength session, Yoga flow, Pilates class—whatever!), sweat dripping in all the right places, and that electric feeling of accomplishment rushing through you. You said you were going to work out today, and you did it. The only problem now? There’s a full stack of…
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5 Good Reasons to Try Face Exercises (Like Today)
We all know the multitude of perks that come from working out our bodies. Everything from improved flexibility, balance, and dexterity to stress reduction, mental health support, and period cramp reduction makes the list. Newsflash: You can (and should!) work your facial muscles with face exercises, too! Like the muscles you work in your body,…
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Cycle Tracking Food: Nutrition Tips to Support Your Menstrual Cycle
For all our ladies out there, we understand that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can wreak havoc on our lives. Something many of us (probably) don’t know: Cycle syncing (a method developed and trademarked by hormone expert Alisa Vitti) your food may actually help you balance the negative symptoms. Over the month, many women experience hormone fluctuations…
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How to Reduce Anxiety with Movement (and the Science Behind It)
Learn how movement works to reduce anxiety—and what can you do if anxious thoughts are in the way of you getting started.
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Cycle Tracking Q&A: Movement, Nutrition, and Lifestyle on Your Cycle
Learn how Melanie P. uses the cycle syncing method to inform her movement, nutrition, and lifestyle choices throughout the month.
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3 Ways to Refresh Your Routine This Spring
The start of a new season is a perfect time to take inventory of what’s working—and what’s not—in your current routine.
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3 Ways Movement Improves Body Image for Women
If you’ve ever struggled to maintain a positive body image, you’re (very much) not alone. We turned to a therapist to learn how to use movement as a tool to cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself.