Health
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Want a Stronger Upper Body? Here’s What Actually Works
GET STRONGER WITH WALTER Stronger arms. Defined shoulders. A powerful back. Let’s build something. If your upper-body workout consists of a few biceps curls, some shoulder presses, and hoping for the best, we need to talk. Because building upper-body strength isn’t about doing endless arm exercises or grabbing the heaviest dumbbells in sight. It’s about…
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Ready to Lift Heavier? 5 Signs It’s Time to Level Up Your Weights
GET STRONGER WITH OBÉ Still reaching for the same dumbbells? Your muscles might be ready for a promotion. You know the drill. You grab your go-to weights, press play, knock out your reps, and call it a day. But lately? Those last few reps aren’t feeling quite as spicy as they used to. First of…
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Your Workout Rut Ends Here: Get Stronger Together with Shenae Grimes-Beech
STRONGER TOGETHER WITH SHENAE GRIMES-BEECH Your Workout Rut Ends Here: Get Stronger Together with Shenae Grimes-Beech Seven days. Real-life workouts. A little extra accountability. Consider this your sign to get moving. Life gets busy. Your routine gets interrupted. And suddenly, that workout you swore you’d squeeze in? Not happening. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Between…
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You’re Stronger Than You Think
STRENGTH BEYOND THE SCALE The progress that changes your life isn’t always the progress you can see. There comes a moment in every strength journey that almost nobody talks about. It isn’t the first workout, the first time you pick up a heavier dumbbell, or even the day you finish a program. Instead, it’s the…
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The Strongest Habit Isn’t Motivation—It’s Showing Up
BUILD STRENGTH THAT LASTS The Strongest Habit Isn’t Motivation—It’s Showing Up Why the women who make the most progress aren’t the most motivated. They’re the most consistent. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Consistency in strength training matters more than a burst of motivation. Yet every January, the fitness industry sells us the same promise. A…
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Strong New York 2026 Recap: What a Day to Get STRONG!
OBÉ X STRONG NEW YORK 2026 NYC, you showed up STRONG. What a day! From sweating it out with Sam to talking all things strength training with Natalie and Josh, Strong New York 2026 was one for the books. We loved meeting so many of you, moving together, and bringing a little obé energy to…
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Walter Is Back: Building Strength for Real Life
welcome back, walter Some coaches motivate you to finish the workout. Others inspire you to think differently about what strength can do for your life. Walter does both. We’re thrilled to welcome Walter back to obé with an all-new AMA Strength class—a chance to reconnect with one of our most beloved guest coaches, hear what’s…
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Why Walking and Strength Training Are the Ultimate Fitness Pair
stronger together One builds muscle. One helps you keep showing up. Together, they’re one of the smartest combinations in fitness. You don’t have to choose. You Don’t Have to Choose For years, fitness culture has made us feel like every workout has to answer one question: Should I do cardio or strength? However, it’s the…
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How to Get Back Into a Workout Routine After Summer (Without Starting Over)
strength for real life Your routine didn’t disappear. It simply changed with the season. If you’re wondering how to get back into a workout routine after summer, you don’t need to start over. Instead, you simply need a routine that works for the season you’re in now. First Things First: You Don’t Need to “Get…
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Why Walking Is One of the Most Underrated Workouts You Can Do
strength for real life Strength for Real Life starts with putting one foot in front of the other. The benefits of walking go far beyond simply getting more steps. In fact, walking supports your heart, mood, recovery, endurance, and ability to build a fitness routine that lasts. Walking Counts—More Than You Think Somewhere along the…
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5 Signs Your Workouts Are Actually Working (Besides Weight Loss)
strength + progress beyond the scale If the scale is not moving, it can be easy to think your workouts are not working. However, weight loss is only one way to measure fitness progress. In many cases, it is not the most important one. Many women are working toward goals such as building strength, improving…
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Low-Impact Strength Training: Why Soft Strength Is Replacing Burnout Workouts
smarter strength + sustainable movement For years, the fitness industry convinced women that the best workouts were the ones that left them completely exhausted. Now, women are turning to low-impact strength training, Pilates, walking, mobility, and recovery-focused movement that supports the body instead of constantly stressing it. For a long time, fitness culture praised sweat,…
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Strength Training for Women Over 40: Why Building Muscle Matters More Than More Cardio
women’s strength + longevity If your workouts used to “work” and suddenly don’t anymore, you’re not imagining it. As women move through their 30s and 40s, hormonal changes, stress, recovery needs, and natural muscle loss can affect energy, metabolism, strength, body composition, and overall performance. Many women respond to these changes by doing more cardio…
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Pilates + Strength Training: Why Lift + Length Phase 2 Is the Best Low-Impact Workout for Building Lean Muscle
strength + pilates Lift + Length Phase 2: Why Strength Training and Pilates Work So Well Together Strength training and Pilates are having a major moment right now — and for good reason. More women are looking for workouts that build lean muscle, improve mobility, strengthen the core, and support long-term health without relying on…
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The Truth About Workout Recovery: How to Train Harder by Doing Less
workout recovery If you feel tired, sore, or stuck in your progress, recovery might be the missing piece. In fact, workout recovery is essential for building strength, preventing burnout, and improving performance. You’re Doing the Work. So Why Do You Feel Stuck? You’re doing the workouts. Plus, you’re showing up consistently and pushing yourself. So…
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Why You’re Not Seeing Results From Your Workouts (And How to Fix It)
fitness plateau fix Putting in the work but not seeing results? You’re not alone. If your workouts aren’t building strength, supporting fat loss, or helping you feel progress, the issue may not be effort — it may be structure. You’re Showing Up. So Why Isn’t Anything Changing? You’re working hard. Maybe you’ve been taking classes…
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Low-Impact Cardio That Actually Works (And Won’t Burn You Out)
Low-Impact Cardio Feel like high-intensity workouts are leaving you drained instead of stronger? You’re not alone. Low-impact cardio is one of the most effective — and sustainable — ways to build endurance, support fat loss, and improve overall fitness without burnout. Learn how to train smarter with low-impact workouts, walking, and Zone 2 training using…
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How to Stay Strong While Traveling: The No-Gym Summer Workout Plan
No-Gym Summer Workout Plan Your summer schedule is full — your workouts don’t have to fall off. Stay consistent with your workouts this summer — even while traveling. This no-gym summer workout plan shows you how to build strength, maintain results, and stay active anywhere using short, effective workouts. Summer Plans? Booked. Flights, weekends away,…
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The Strength Collective: A Smarter Way to Build Strength
Strength Collective If you’re serious about getting stronger, feeling more athletic, and seeing real body recomposition, you need more than random workouts. You need a system. That’s exactly what The Strength Collective delivers — created by strength coach Sandy Brockman, known for her no-BS, science-backed approach to training. Meet Sandy’s Method Sandy Brockman brings a…
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How to Stay Consistent With Your Workouts This Summer (Without Starting Over in September)
Summer Motivation Want to stay consistent with workouts this summer without starting over in September? Good news: it doesn’t require more time, more discipline, or a perfect routine. It requires a flexible plan, a realistic mindset, and the ability to adapt when life gets busy. Summer schedules shift. Travel happens. Routines get disrupted. That doesn’t…
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