Whether you’re looking to learn the difference between Sculpt, Barre, and Pilates, understand the benefits of a specific obé class type, modify your training for pregnancy, or pick the right workout program for your goals, this is your go-to hub for everything fitness.
Education
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Exercise for Women vs. Men: A Guide to Unique Gender Differences in Fitness
Learn more: Exercise for Women vs. Men: A Guide to Unique Gender Differences in FitnessWe’ve all seen the videos. Endearing scenes of boyfriends or husbands struggling through Sculpt or Barre sequences—what most of us typically think of as “exercise for women.” At the same time, we know most men would outlast us lifting heavy. This begs the question: do women and men respond differently to the same workouts, and…
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What’s the Best Exercise for Hormones? You May Be Surprised
Learn more: What’s the Best Exercise for Hormones? You May Be SurprisedUgh, hormones. When they’re balanced and doing their thing, our bodies and minds are in flow. But throw in just a little disturbance—like some good old stress or the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle—and suddenly, everything’s bananas. When you’re feeling moody or insecure from an acne flair-up, working out may be the last thing…
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Forget About Weight—These Body Composition Metrics Are More Accurate
Learn more: Forget About Weight—These Body Composition Metrics Are More AccurateThere’s no point in sugarcoating it: tracking weight alone sets women up for failure. Decades of diet advertising and unrealistic beauty standards have indoctrinated the idea that weighing less will make you feel better. Healthier, prettier, more feminine, even happier. But—surprise, surprise—looking exclusively at weight or BMI (body mass index) as a measure of body…
Classes
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KO Your Fitness Goals: 3 Reasons Everyone Should Try Boxing Workouts
Learn 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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Step Aerobics, obé Style: Get to Know the Newest Cardio Class
Learn more: Step Aerobics, obé Style: Get to Know the Newest Cardio ClassThought step aerobics were gone for good? Think again. Meet Step, our latest (and long-awaited!) cardio class type. It’s our fresh take on the fitness fad of the ‘80s and ‘90s with the nostalgic touches you love, as well as the efficacy and results you want.
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The Complete List of obé Workout Class Types
Learn more: The Complete List of obé Workout Class TypesIf there’s one thing that sets obé (far) above the rest, it’s our A-to-Z, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink variety. From Dance HIIT to Restorative Yoga and everything in between, our workout class types range from (super) high intensity to very chill vibes. Our class types fall into four categories: Cardio, Strength Training, Yoga, and Activate/Recover. To help you…
Programs and Challenges
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Postnatal Training: The Workout Program for Every Mama
Learn more: Postnatal Training: The Workout Program for Every MamaWhen it comes to working out post-baby, most new moms have a lot of questions. Is there a right time to start—and how long should you wait to recover? What types of exercises and classes are safe? Should you focus on cardio or strength? And how much exercise is enough (if you even have the…
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Prenatal Training: obé’s First-ever Pregnancy Workout Program
Learn more: Prenatal Training: obé’s First-ever Pregnancy Workout Program‘Is it safe to work out pregnant,’ ‘Scared to exercise while pregnant,’ ‘Does exercise cause miscarriage.’ These are just some of the suggested searches that pop up on Google when looking up pregnancy workouts. Between receiving contradictory information, fearing harm, navigating physical changes, plus limited available education and resources—it’s no wonder why most avoid it…
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Active Recovery—Why It Can Matter More Than Your Workout
Learn 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…