Lifestyle
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3 (Totally Normal) Things That Diet Culture Demonizes
Ah yes, diet culture—the all-encompassing, judgmental industry that makes billions ($72 billion to be exact) each year off our insecurities. Let’s be real: We have all fallen victim to diet culture at some point or another. I certainly have! It’s hard to not to—diet culture is all around us. It shows up on our Instagram…
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4 Pro Tips to Level up Your Hydration—for Good
Let’s face it: Most of us are not so great at this whole hydration thing. The stats say that 3 in 4 Americans are chronically dehydrated (yikes!). We know we should drink water, and lots of it, but we get stuck on the how and why—making our attempts to hydrate more of a passion project…
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5 Expert Tips to Start Working Out Before You’re Ready
Starting anything new can be intimidating: taking on a new job, moving to a new city, starting a family—and yes, committing to a new workout routine. Even if you know it’s the right move, there’s one excuse that can linger in the back of our minds: I’m just not ready to start working out. Especially in the season…
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5 Powerful Ways Fitness Boosts Your Mental Health
Some 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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How Your Workout Clothes Can Enhance Your Performance (for Real)
You know the feeling. You slide into your sleek color-coordinated workout clothes, a new pair of comfy trainers, your favorite extra touches tying it all together, and suddenly it’s hello, confidence. Back-to-back burpees? Let’s get that obé burn. Squat pulses? You’re already crushing them. A workout just hits differently when you’re feeling good in what you’re wearing—and science backs…
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How to Break Up with Your Fitness Funk (the obé Way)
PSA: If your relationship with fitness hasn’t exactly been working out—you’re not alone. Maybe a big life change has reshuffled your priorities (goodbye, self-care and me-time), or maybe you’re still showing up, but feeling off and not getting the results you want. Either way, “finding yourself in a fitness funk from time to time is totally normal,”…
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3 Ways to Keep Your Nutrition on Point While Training
So you’re doing one of our new training programs—BodyComp or the Gym Strong. You want to see results, so you’re working hard, training smart, and following the schedule for your on and off days. Kudos—you’re crushing it! But there’s one final piece of the puzzle: Your nutrition. What’s on your plate plays a powerful part in this…
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3 Healthy + Delicious Breakfast Recipes from the Culinistas
Is it just us, or is breakfast the hardest meal of the day? We’re always rushed (AND hungry), and want something that’s satisfying, healthy, and delicious—and simple to make. Why it’s so hard to find healthy breakfast ideas that fulfill those characteristics, we’ll never know. But we do know that the three recipes below fit…
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Find a Healthy Recipe from our Mother’s Day Reset Collection
Ready to try a new healthy recipe? These delicious options are developed by Nikki Dinki, a chef, author, mom, TV host and picky-eater-turned-veggie-lover! Follow her food-driven adventures and unique creations on multiple Food Network and Cooking Channel series. Healthy Dessert Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Chia Angel Food Cake Parfait This easy, no-bake recipe is perfect for an…
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6 Tips to Fire up Your Motivation 🔥
So, you told yourself you’d “strive for five” classes this week, or even #obéeveryday. Then life got in the way, you lost the motivation, and, well, your workouts didn’t happen exactly as planned—or at all. First, cut yourself some slack. Guess what? You’re human—and that means you’re not perfect. We all struggle with feeling motivated…
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6 Steps to Manifest, Make Moves, and Achieve Your Fitness Goals
This is the year to make moves, obé fam. Maybe you’ve just taken your first step by joining obé (welcome!), or perhaps you’re gearing up for the BodyComp program (our most intense training program yet!). No matter where you are on your journey—or what your fitness goals are—we know big things are in store for you this year. (Get…
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6 Bedtime Rituals That’ll Help You Sleep Better Tonight
Chances are, your pre-bedtime routine already includes a few must-do’s: cleaning up the kitchen, washing your face, brushing your teeth, and (be honest) scrolling through TikTok in bed. But bedtime rituals can (and should) be more than tasks to cross off your list or pre-sleep distractions. Following a calming bedtime routine can serve as a…
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All Your Workout Shoes Questions, Finally Answered
Shoes: We love them, we all have a favorite pair—but when it comes to knowing which workout shoes to wear for obé classes, most of us have questions. When should I keep them on, and when should I throw them off? Are running shoes game for HIIT, too? And are grippy socks always necessary? Your…
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5 Easy Post-Workout Snacks, On the Go
You just crushed your favorite obé class—now what? To replenish glycogen stores that are used in exercise and build muscle after a workout, it’s best to have a meal or post-workout snack that contains both carbohydrates and protein.
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What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Workout
We’re not saying the stars know all, but it’s fun to hear where they lead us! We asked Madi Murphy, intuitive astrologer and founder of CosmicRx and Cosmic Revolution, to share her predictions for what kind of workout best suits your zodiac sign. Whether or not the prediction matches your personal fave class, it’s always fun to try something…
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5 Tips From 80’s Fitness Icons Still Fueling Us Today
While many fitness (and fashion!) trends of the decade have passed, lessons from these five inspirational 80’s fitness icons launched trends that are still fueling us today.