health
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What’s the Best Exercise for Hormones? You May Be Surprised
Ugh, 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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How to Get Better Sleep—the Definitive Guide for Women
Fact: sleep dictates our holistic wellness. Like a puzzle piece, it fits with nutrition and exercise to create a full picture of our overall health. A vital instrument of restoration and repair, it enhances cognitive function, supports emotional well-being, regulates hormones, supports immune function, and helps maximize workout benefits. And a little secret? Learning how…
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Forget About Weight—These Body Composition Metrics Are More Accurate
There’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…
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Expert Chat: Why Every Woman Deserves to Have a Sex Drive
Ever noticed how working out can be something of an… aphrodisiac? One minute you barely have the will to put on your workout leggings, and 30 minutes later you’re empowered and ready to feel a little sexy. It’s not just your imagination—exercise can be a potent sex drive enhancer and a great trick for getting…
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Women’s Spotlight: Intimate Wellness with Lauren of Queen V
At obé, we love celebrating women (and all the amazing things their bodies and minds can do) every day of the year! As part of our Women’s History Month series, we wanted to give an extra spotlight to a few standout ladies who are shifting narratives around women’s health. To kick it off, we tapped…
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Postnatal Training: The Workout Program for Every Mama
When 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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The 101 on Weight-Loss Medication, According to an Endocrinologist
Newsflash: the GLP-1 weight loss medication train isn’t going anywhere. A hot topic of conversation amongst everyone in the health and wellness space, it remains both coveted and a little taboo, sought after but hard to access, impressive but not fully understood. In the past year, it has continued to pop up on our social…
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Ask obé: Why Am I Gaining Weight While Working Out?
Sometimes, sticking to your workouts feels like an uphill battle. You’re showing up to class, moving your body consistently, and doing everything you’re supposed to do. But despite going by the book and staying disciplined, you notice yourself gaining weight while working out instead of stabilizing or losing it. What gives? First of all, you’re…
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Q&A: Why Are Strength Training Exercises So Important?
Here at obé, we know that strength training exercises are non-negotiable for anyone. Not only do they make you feel strong, capable, and—dare we say—like superwoman, but they’re also extremely beneficial for the overall health of your body. Any woman who isn’t incorporating them in her movement routine is losing out on meaningful boosts to…
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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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7 Reasons Why obé Is the Best Fitness Platform for Women
Not knowing where to start, thinking fitness is all-or-nothing, falling prey to diet culture, juggling endless responsibilities, struggling to find the best workouts for women, aspiring to unrealistic beauty ideals… Women deal with so many obstacles in fitness that we often don’t move at all. And that’s becoming a problem because living a sedentary lifestyle…
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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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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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How to Use obé: 4 Features That Will Level up Your Fitness Journey
One 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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Prevention & Early Detection with Gabbi
A shocking statistic: 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in her life. When caught early, the survival rate is more than 99%, but when caught late (think: stage 4), that number drops to 30%. That’s why early detection—as well as knowing your risk assessment—are the most important tools to save a woman’s life.…
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The 5 Heart Rate Zones, Explained—Plus Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Fitness
Is all cardio exercise created equally? Most of us know that cardio does wonders for your heart and cardiovascular system. But is panting for air and doing sprints a necessity to max out the benefits—or are casual workouts good enough? And what’s the difference between aerobic and anaerobic cardio? The key to understanding the spectrum…
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Pelvic Floor Exercises: Why Every Woman *Needs* to Do Them
It’s one of those things we don’t really talk about. At least, not until a pregnancy comes up—or something goes wrong. Like menstruation, sexual health, or infertility, pelvic floor health is a crucial topic that’s historically been considered taboo. Whether it’s due to a lack of education, culturally-bred shame about women’s bodies, stigma, or perpetuated…
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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…