PSA: Working out isn’t just for the body. From mindset support (hello, motivation tips) to habit formation and exploring the link between exercise and mental health, we cover everything you need to rev up your mental fitness.
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Fuel the Work You’re Doing: Nutrition Habits for Strength, Energy, and Longevity
Learn more: Fuel the Work You’re Doing: Nutrition Habits for Strength, Energy, and LongevityTL;DR Your workouts do not exist in a vacuum. Instead, the way you eat, sleep, recover, and manage stress shapes your strength, energy, and long-term progress. The good news is that you do not need a perfect routine to see results. Rather, small and steady habits can support the work you are already doing. For…
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Strength Training for Hormonal Health | PMS to Perimenopause
Learn more: Strength Training for Hormonal Health | PMS to PerimenopauseTL;DR Strength training isn’t just about muscle—it’s one of the most effective ways women can support hormonal health. From easing PMS symptoms to preserving strength and metabolism during perimenopause, hormone-supportive strength training helps regulate stress, stabilize energy, and support long-term health at every stage of life. Why Hormonal Health and Strength Training Are Connected Hormones…
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What to Eat Before and After Your Workout (Simple, Real-Life Fueling)
Learn more: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout (Simple, Real-Life Fueling)TL;DR You don’t need perfect macros or complicated meal plans to know what to eat before and after your workout. Simple combinations of carbs and protein help boost energy, support recovery, and make consistency easier—without tracking or restriction. Why Workout Nutrition Feels So Confusing If you’ve ever Googled what to eat before and after your…
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The New Year Nutrition Guide: Simple Fueling Tips to Support Your Training
Learn more: The New Year Nutrition Guide: Simple Fueling Tips to Support Your Training💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Reset Your Routine for 2026: 7 Non-Negotiables That Actually Work
Learn more: Reset Your Routine for 2026: 7 Non-Negotiables That Actually Work💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Meet Tracy S.: Where Rhythm Meets Strength
Learn more: Meet Tracy S.: Where Rhythm Meets Strength💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Realistic Fitness Goals for the New Year (That Actually Stick)
Learn more: Realistic Fitness Goals for the New Year (That Actually Stick)💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Sleep, Stress, and Strength: A Wellness Stack for Women
Learn more: Sleep, Stress, and Strength: A Wellness Stack for Women💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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How to Make High Protein Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Learn more: How to Make High Protein Comfort Food for Cozy Nights💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Winter Workout Plan: Strength & Metabolism Made Simple
Learn more: Winter Workout Plan: Strength & Metabolism Made Simple💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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The Strength Collective: Your 6-Week Strength Training Program with Sandy Brockman
Learn more: The Strength Collective: Your 6-Week Strength Training Program with Sandy Brockman💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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Strong for the Long Run: Women’s Strength Training for Longevity
Learn more: Strong for the Long Run: Women’s Strength Training for Longevity💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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10-Minute Desk Workout: Stay Strong & Energized at Work
Learn more: 10-Minute Desk Workout: Stay Strong & Energized at Work💪 TL;DR Long hours at a desk can leave your shoulders rounded, hips tight, and energy low. This 10-minute desk workout combines strength and mobility moves you can do right at your desk—no equipment required. Moves include seated twists, desk push-ups, chair dips, calf raises, and posture resets.
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The New Era of Recovery: Why Rest Is a Wellness Practice
Learn more: The New Era of Recovery: Why Rest Is a Wellness Practice🧠 TL;DR: Recovery for stress management isn’t laziness—it’s longevity. Stretching, mobility, and mindfulness (like breathwork and meditation) are now essential for physical and mental health. Plus, research shows that adding recovery into your week reduces stress, improves sleep, and boosts performance. obé offers everything you need—from recovery classes to the Wellness for Stress Management course.…
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Fall Fitness Routine 2025: Smart Ways To Train This Season
Learn more: Fall Fitness Routine 2025: Smart Ways To Train This Season🧠 TL;DR This fall, the fitness world is all about low-impact sculpt, strength training for longevity, hybrid cardio (hello, audio walks), and cycle-synced workouts. These trends are smart, sustainable, and built for real results. Here’s how to make them part of your routine with obé. 💪 Want to try obé fitness? Start your 14-day trial…
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Fall Cravings? How to Fuel Your Body the Right Way
Learn more: Fall Cravings? How to Fuel Your Body the Right WayHow to nourish your body when all you want is a PSL and carbs TL;DR: Fall cravings are natural—and you don’t have to fight them to stay healthy. Learn why cravings increase in colder months, how to balance carbs and protein, and which cozy meals support strength, energy, and performance. 🍂 ✨ Feeling inspired? Try…
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Mobility Workouts That Actually Make You Stronger
Learn more: Mobility Workouts That Actually Make You Stronger🧘♀️ TL;DR: Strength Starts with Mobility Mobility workouts aren’t just fancy stretching—they’re low-impact, strength-boosting moves that improve control, reduce injury risk, and level up your lifts. Add 10–15 minutes a week, and your body (and squats) will thank you. If the thought of summer workouts makes you sweat before you even start, take heart: You…
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Always Tired? How to Boost Energy Naturally This Summer
Learn more: Always Tired? How to Boost Energy Naturally This SummerIf you’ve been asking yourself, “Why am I always tired?”—you’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll show you how to boost energy naturally through smarter movement, hydration, nutrition, and recovery. TL;DR ☀️ Here’s how to beat the summer slump + boost your energy naturally: Whether it’s late-summer burnout, poor sleep, or feeling wiped after a…
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How to Reset Your Fitness Routine Before Fall
Learn more: How to Reset Your Fitness Routine Before FallSummer was for vibes. September is for structure. There’s something about late August and early September that makes you want to get it together. Maybe your workouts have been inconsistent (thanks, travel, heat, and happy hours). Maybe you’re feeling a little “off.” Or maybe you’re just ready for something new. Whatever the reason—you’ve landed here…
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Hot Girl Strolls, But Smarter: How To Level Up Your Outdoor Cardio
Learn more: Hot Girl Strolls, But Smarter: How To Level Up Your Outdoor CardioTL;DR: A walk can be more than a scroll break. Learn how to level up your walk with smart cardio, stackable strength moves, and recovery practices that turn your daily stroll into a full-body wellness win. Walking Is the Workout We All Need Walking isn’t going anywhere—it’s the most underrated yet effective form of movement.…
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Join the obé Fitness Community: Your Ultimate Support Network
Learn more: Join the obé Fitness Community: Your Ultimate Support NetworkAt obé Fitness, we believe daily movement is more than just exercise — it’s about building real connections, staying motivated, and having a strong support system by your side. That’s why we created the obé fitness community, a vibrant digital space where members connect, learn, and grow together. What Is the obé Fitness Community? The…
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout in Summer: Summer Sweat Survival Tips
Learn more: What to Eat Before and After a Workout in Summer: Summer Sweat Survival TipsWhen you’re wondering what to eat before and after a workout in summer, your choices can make or break your energy, recovery, and results in the heat. In hot weather, your body works harder to regulate temperature. You sweat more, lose fluids faster, and burn energy quicker than usual. This means your pre- and post-workout…
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Struggling To Work Out? Here’s How To Stay Motivated
Learn more: Struggling To Work Out? Here’s How To Stay MotivatedIf you’re struggling to stay motivated to work out, you’re definitely not alone. Staying motivated to work out can be a real challenge, especially when you’re tired, busy, or just not feeling it. But the good news is, there are simple, proven strategies that can help you stay consistent—even on your hardest days. We spoke…
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The 6-6-6 Walking Workout: Why It’s Blowing Up—and How to Make It Work for You
Learn more: The 6-6-6 Walking Workout: Why It’s Blowing Up—and How to Make It Work for YouFitness TikTok has officially moved on from 12-3-30. The new viral star? The 6-6-6 walking workout—and no, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. TL;DR: What Is the 6-6-6 Walking Workout? The 6-6-6 walking workout is simple, effective, and beginner-friendly: That’s 72 minutes of low-impact, steady-state cardio to support fat loss, increase stamina, and restore…
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The Feel-Good Morning Routine That Supports Energy, Hormones & Real Life
Learn more: The Feel-Good Morning Routine That Supports Energy, Hormones & Real Life✅ TL;DR — The Feel-Good Summer Morning Routine Hot girl summer hits different when you’re not running on iced coffee and vibes alone. Whether you’re facing sweaty subway commutes, toddler meltdowns, or finally taking that PTO (bless), how you start your day matters. A feel-good morning routine can make all the difference. Here’s the truth:…
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6 Daily Habits to Improve Energy, Focus, and Fitness
Learn more: 6 Daily Habits to Improve Energy, Focus, and FitnessIt’s the middle of the year—and the perfect time for a wellness reset. If your healthy habits have slipped or your morning routine feels off track, don’t worry. You don’t need a total life makeover. What you do need? A few smart, sustainable habits that support your energy, fitness, and mental clarity—long after summer ends.…
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Fuel Your Ambition: The Pre-Workout Stack for Limitless Summer Energy
Learn more: Fuel Your Ambition: The Pre-Workout Stack for Limitless Summer EnergyStop skipping breakfast, start lifting heavier. Let’s be real: as much as you think you can power through a strength workout on nothing but iced coffee and vibes, your body is struggling. If you’re here to lift heavy, move with intention, and feel strong this summer—then you need workout fuel. Your pre-workout routine isn’t just…
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7 Summer Wellness Habits to Boost Energy & Own the Season
Learn more: 7 Summer Wellness Habits to Boost Energy & Own the SeasonDitch the all-or-nothing mindset and build a wellness routine that fits your life. From skin-cooling rituals to mental resets and micro-movement hacks, it’s the summer self-care you’ll actually look forward to. Summer’s here, and your calendar’s already full. If you’re wondering how to squeeze in wellness without 4am wake-ups or checking joy at the door,…
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9 Easy Travel Fitness Hacks to Stay Healthy and Active This Summer
Learn more: 9 Easy Travel Fitness Hacks to Stay Healthy and Active This SummerWhether you’re jet-setting across time zones or just sneaking in weekend getaways, staying consistent with your fitness goals is totally doable. These 9 easy, packable, and practical tips will help you keep your movement, mindset, and meals on track—without sacrificing fun or flexibility. Summer is meant for spontaneous road trips, slow mornings in new cities,…
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How to Train Smart in the Heat
Learn more: How to Train Smart in the HeatHot girl summer, here we come! 💪 Summer brings beach trips, outdoor yoga, barbecue invites, and plenty of Something about shorts, tanks, and swimsuit season makes everyone go berserk over exercise! While we all want to feel great in our clothes, and are so here for working out in *any* season, turns out summer might…
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Your Summer Wellness Routine: How to Stay Well Beyond the Workout
Learn more: Your Summer Wellness Routine: How to Stay Well Beyond the WorkoutAs temps heat up, here’s a summer wellness routine that’s sure to keep you grounded. Summer brings beach trips, outdoor yoga, barbecue invites, and plenty of sunshine. But sometimes the fun is also accompanied by sunburn, dehydration, social exhaustion and even, summertime blues. (Yes, summertime sadness is a real thing.) You can reap the benefits…
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The Truth About Core Workouts (It’s More Than Abs)
Learn more: The Truth About Core Workouts (It’s More Than Abs)The surprising ways core strength can affect your posture, mobility and even, breathing. People work out for a lot of different reasons – physical health, aesthetics, stress relief. No matter your “why,” it’s important to not neglect your mid section. While planks, bicycle crunches and other core workouts might give you more defined abs, they…
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Strength Meets Sweat: The Real Benefits of Concurrent Training for Women
Learn more: Strength Meets Sweat: The Real Benefits of Concurrent Training for WomenCombining strength and cardio isn’t just efficient—it’s science-backed for maximizing fat loss, muscle gain, and heart health. This article breaks down the benefits of concurrent training and introduces obé’s new 8-week Strength + Sweat program, designed to help you lift heavier, sweat smarter, and unlock full-body results. Want gains and endurance? You don’t have to…
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Struggling With Tight Muscles? This Simple Fix Works
Learn more: Struggling With Tight Muscles? This Simple Fix WorksWhether your hamstrings are stiff from sitting all day or your neck is sore from sleeping weird, you’re not the only one who thinks that stretching is the answer. And while a good stretch sesh might very well provide some relief, chances are, it’s only temporary. So what gives?! Read on. Why Muscles Feel Stiff…
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How to Prioritize Wellness Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Learn more: How to Prioritize Wellness Without Feeling OverwhelmedBetween the cycle tracking apps, gut health supplements, 12-step skincare routine, and wearable tech—you have to wonder: is your wellness routine stressing you out? In a world where self-care has become a daily to-do list and optimization is marketed as empowerment, many women are finding that the pursuit of “wellness” can feel more like pressure…
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Women’s Brain on Exercise: Unlocking Better Memory, Mood, and Motivation
Learn more: Women’s Brain on Exercise: Unlocking Better Memory, Mood, and MotivationThe latest neuroscience on why movement affects women’s brains differently than men’s. It’s no secret that workouts can help you gain strength, burn stress, and boost energy—but the impact of exercise goes far beyond building muscle. Neuroscience research reveals just how deeply movement affects the brain. “Exercise influences brain chemistry, hormone levels, and even brain…
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Biohacking for Women: Proven Tips, What to Avoid, and the Truth About Gender Gaps in Research
Learn more: Biohacking for Women: Proven Tips, What to Avoid, and the Truth About Gender Gaps in ResearchBiohacking trends are everywhere, but most are based on male physiology. Let’s break down what actually benefits women—and what’s just wellness hype. Biohacking is the buzzy, high-performance wellness trend that promises sharper focus, better workouts, and supercharged sleep—all through small daily tweaks. Sounds great, right? Well, it can be. Here’s the thing: most biohacking advice…
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How to Tell If You Got a “Good” Workout
Learn more: How to Tell If You Got a “Good” WorkoutNo one laces up their sneakers, rolls out their yoga mat, or puts on a sports bra to get a workout that’s mediocre. But how do you know if your efforts were worthwhile? What *exactly* makes a “good” workout? “It totally depends on what you’re trying to achieve,” says obé Fitness instructor Olivia T. But…
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Are Fitness Trackers Effective? What You Need to Know
Learn more: Are Fitness Trackers Effective? What You Need to KnowFitness trackers are everywhere—from watches and rings to high-tech bands that log your every move. They promise accountability, accuracy, and motivation for anyone on a health journey. But can too much number-chasing actually sabotage your well-being? We asked obé’s director of programming (and fitness expert) Melody D. to weigh in on how fitness trackers can…
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Cozy Cardio Is the Latest Self-Care Trend—Can It Get You Fit?
Learn more: Cozy Cardio Is the Latest Self-Care Trend—Can It Get You Fit?If the blinding lights, blaring music, and jam-packed floors of a traditional gym feel more overwhelming than inspiring, you’re not alone. Enter: cozy cardio, a low-pressure, feel-good approach to movement that’s gaining traction—particularly among those who crave a more relaxed and sensory-friendly way to work out. “Cozy Cardio:” Come Again?! The term “cozy cardio” first…
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Why Women Struggle with “Gym Anxiety” (And How to Overcome It)
Learn more: Why Women Struggle with “Gym Anxiety” (And How to Overcome It)Walking into a busy gym can feel a bit like stepping onto a stage—everyone seems to know exactly what they’re doing, except you. You’re left wondering if everyone’s secretly judging your every move. Enter: gym anxiety. We spoke to obé expert and gym girlie Olivia T. about why gym anxiety is so common and, more…
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How to Spot Toxic Fitness Tips on Social Media
Learn more: How to Spot Toxic Fitness Tips on Social MediaWe should all know better than to swear off carbs and sign on to a punishing fitness routine all because #January. But tune into any social media channel this time of year, and you might think you can’t pass go without a fresh start, or new cure-all fitness tips to try. To be clear: There’s…
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Stop Watching “What I Eat in a Day” Videos—Here’s Why
Learn more: Stop Watching “What I Eat in a Day” Videos—Here’s WhyLet’s talk about the video trend that’s been taking over our feeds: “What I Eat in a Day” (WIEIAD). On the surface, these videos might seem harmless, even inspiring—but if you dig deeper, you’ll find they can set unrealistic standards and overlook personal nutritional needs. With the New Year and new resolutions in full swing…
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Why Women Feel Stress Differently—and Fitness for Better Stress Management
Learn more: Why Women Feel Stress Differently—and Fitness for Better Stress ManagementStress is universal, but how we experience and handle it isn’t one-size-fits-all. Men might unwind by drinking a beer and hitting a few golf balls, but it might not be the same for you. For women, stress management often carries unique challenges rooted in hormonal and physiological differences. Regardless of how you experience stress, you…
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Beating Burnout: Proven Wellness Practices that Make a Difference
Learn more: Beating Burnout: Proven Wellness Practices that Make a DifferenceFeel like you need to take a nap that lasts 2 to 5 business days? You might be experiencing burnout. As the demands of modern life continue to pile up, stress levels tend to spike, leaving many of us mentally and emotionally drained. Add to that the daily hustle of work, caregiving, and juggling our…
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Fact Check: Can You Really Form a New Habit in 21 Days?
Learn more: Fact Check: Can You Really Form a New Habit in 21 Days?You’ve heard it before: “It takes 21 days to form a habit.” But is it true? This widely accepted timeframe might sound appealing, but as obé co-founder Ashley M. points out, it’s often just marketing, “similar to the ‘10,000 steps’ target.” In reality, habit formation is complex, unique to the individual, and can take anywhere…
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Mood Movement Equations Are Powerful—Here’s How to Unlock Yours
Learn more: Mood Movement Equations Are Powerful—Here’s How to Unlock YoursWhen we first turn to fitness, most of us want to accomplish a physical goal. Most commonly, that may be losing weight, changing a dress size, or building muscle. But at a certain point in our movement journey, many of us also discover that a workout is the best thing you can do to change…
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Life with Chronic Illness: Gigi Robinson Shares Her Truth
Learn more: Life with Chronic Illness: Gigi Robinson Shares Her TruthFor those living with a chronic or invisible illness, it’s more than physical. Navigating the ebbs and flows of these conditions is a daily challenge that impacts every facet of life—from mental and emotional well-being to social life. Often bringing feelings of isolation, the silent nature of chronic illnesses means you may frequently be misunderstood…
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How to Practice Body Love If You Don’t Buy into Body Positivity
Learn more: How to Practice Body Love If You Don’t Buy into Body PositivityWhen I was in high school, my family and I road-tripped to the Mall of America in Minneapolis. My dad, mom, brother and I all split up to do our respective shopping. I was wandering between shops when I found my mom walking out of a store in tears. Worried, I asked her what happened.…
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Yoga for Everybody: Making the Practice More Accessible with Jessamyn
Learn more: Yoga for Everybody: Making the Practice More Accessible with JessamynYoga can already feel intimidating enough—learning the names of poses, bending your body in new and creative ways, understanding how to use your breath… For most people, these are all brand-new frontiers. But there’s another aspect of yoga that can feel the most intimidating: not seeing people like yourself on the yoga mat. To make yoga…
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Overcome PCOS Symptoms: Workout Routine for Your Hormones
Learn more: Overcome PCOS Symptoms: Workout Routine for Your HormonesUgh, the struggle for the girlies with PCOS (aka Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is real. A hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age, it’s fairly common but has no cure, making it difficult to manage. PCOS symptoms manifest differently in everyone but can include an irregular menstrual cycle, unexpected weight gain, unwanted hair growth, and…
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Perimenopause, Menopause, and Working Out: What’s the Deal?
Learn more: Perimenopause, Menopause, and Working Out: What’s the Deal?There comes a time in every woman’s life when the body seems to rewrite its own rules. Hot flashes randomly turn up the heat, nights are spent tossing and turning, and clothes don’t seem to fit how they used to. Welcome to perimenopause and menopause transition—a journey that often feels like navigating unchartered territory with…
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The Expert Approved Wedding Workout Plan: What to Do—and Ditch
Learn more: The Expert Approved Wedding Workout Plan: What to Do—and DitchIn this article: Hear expert obé fitness trainer and bride-to-be Kat B.’s top tips for forming a wedding workout plan to make you feel your best for the big day (without the toxic diet culture). Looking for a wedding workout plan now? Try obé’s Wedding Program. As a little girl, I always dreamed about my wedding.…
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Exercising Your Emotional Health: An Expert Guide to Self-Compassion and More
Learn more: Exercising Your Emotional Health: An Expert Guide to Self-Compassion and MoreWe all know that catering to our emotional health is important, but are we actually practicing what we preach? Women face so many stressors in daily life—juggling our careers, families, and caregiving responsibilities—that caring for our mental health often falls to the bottom of our priority list. The consequence? Chronic stress and feelings of inadequacy…
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Fertility, Menopause, and More—Women’s Health with Michelle Kennedy
Learn more: Fertility, Menopause, and More—Women’s Health with Michelle KennedyWhen it comes to motherhood, we all know it takes a village. But honestly, as women, we could all use a village to navigate life’s transitions—from menstruation and fertility to menopause and every other aspect of women’s health. Surrounding yourself with a supportive community that educates, empowers, and uplifts you is key to feeling your…
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Navigating Motherhood, Career, and Wellness with Katie Durko Karvinen
Learn more: Navigating Motherhood, Career, and Wellness with Katie Durko KarvinenNothing inspires us more than seeing women who balance it all. Motherhood, careers, hobbies passions, relationships and friendships, caregiving, self-care—the list goes on. Women do so much, but we can’t do it all alone. Sharing our wisdom and secrets to success is a key to empowering and nurturing each other. Recently, we’ve been (majorly) crushing…
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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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How to Get Better Sleep—the Definitive Guide for Women
Learn more: How to Get Better Sleep—the Definitive Guide for WomenFact: 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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Expert Chat: Why Every Woman Deserves to Have a Sex Drive
Learn more: Expert Chat: Why Every Woman Deserves to Have a Sex DriveEver 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
Learn more: Women’s Spotlight: Intimate Wellness with Lauren of Queen VAt 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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The 101 on Weight-Loss Medication, According to an Endocrinologist
Learn more: The 101 on Weight-Loss Medication, According to an EndocrinologistNewsflash: 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?
Learn more: 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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Do Cold Plunging Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Learn 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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6 Ways to Improve Your Body Literacy with obé
Learn more: 6 Ways to Improve Your Body Literacy with obé“Listen to your body. Self-care is not selfish. Let go of what no longer serves you. You do you.” If these mantras sound familiar, it’s because we’ve become inundated with the idea that simply listening to our bodies is the key to self-love and compassion. The only problem? We don’t often know what to listen…
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Exercise, PMS, and Period Pain: What’s the Deal?
Learn more: 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
Learn more: PSA: Cellulite Is Not a Bad Thing—Here’s WhyIf 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)
Learn more: 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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Why You Don’t Need a “Bikini Body”—And the History Behind It
Learn more: Why You Don’t Need a “Bikini Body”—And the History Behind ItWe 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
Learn more: How Exercise Can Manage ADHD: A Q&A with obé Co-founder Ashley MillsIt’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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How to Reduce Anxiety with Movement (and the Science Behind It)
Learn more: 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 more: Cycle Tracking Q&A: Movement, Nutrition, and Lifestyle on Your CycleLearn 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
Learn more: 3 Ways to Refresh Your Routine This SpringThe 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
Learn more: 3 Ways Movement Improves Body Image for WomenIf 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.
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5 Expert Tips to Start Working Out Before You’re Ready
Learn more: 5 Expert Tips to Start Working Out Before You’re ReadyStarting 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
Learn more: 5 Powerful Ways Fitness Boosts Your Mental HealthSome 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 to Break Up with Your Workout Funk (the obé Way)
Learn more: How to Break Up with Your Workout 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 for your workout, but feeling off and not getting the results you want. Either way, “finding yourself in a fitness funk from time to time…
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6 Tips to Fire up Your Motivation 🔥
Learn more: 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
Learn more: 6 Steps to Manifest, Make Moves, and Achieve Your Fitness GoalsThis 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
Learn more: 6 Bedtime Rituals That’ll Help You Sleep Better TonightChances 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…
