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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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Stop Chasing Sore
RETHINK WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE Why the best measure of progress isn’t how you feel after today’s workout—it’s what you can do because of it. There comes a moment in almost every strength journey when the excitement begins to wear off. But here’s what many people misunderstand about strength training progress: feeling less sore doesn’t…
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Why Every Woman Should Learn to Lift
INTRODUCING LIFT STRONG obé’s first-ever dedicated barbell + dumbbell strength program For years, we’ve been told that fitness should make us smaller: smaller clothes, smaller meals, and smaller weights. Instead, what if we asked a different question? What if, rather than asking “How can I weigh less?” we asked, “How strong can I become?” Why…
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Progressive Overload: The Secret to Getting Stronger (Without Working Out More)
THE SECRET TO GETTING STRONGER If your workouts suddenly stop feeling challenging—or your results seem to plateau despite showing up consistently—you may not need a new workout. You might simply need progressive overload. While the term sounds technical, the concept is surprisingly simple. In order to continue building strength, your body needs a reason to…
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Your Strongest Fall Starts This Week (Not in January)
YOUR FALL RESET STARTS HERE A fall strength routine doesn’t have to start in January. In fact, September is one of the best opportunities all year to reset your workouts, rebuild consistency, and head into the season feeling stronger. We’ve Been Waiting for the Wrong Reset For many of us, January has become synonymous with…
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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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Why Strong Glutes Matter (and How Walter’s New Booty Builder Program Helps You Build Them)
BUILD STRENGTH. BUILD POWER. BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION. When most people think about glute training, aesthetics are usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, stronger glutes can do much more than change how you look. Your glutes are the powerhouse of your lower body. In fact, they help stabilize your pelvis, support your spine,…
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Meet Custom Filters
your classes. your shortcuts. your way. You know exactly what kind of movement your body needs today. Now, finding that perfect class is even easier. Maybe it’s a 28-minute Strength class with medium weights, a quick Pilates session, or a low-impact workout with your favorite instructor. Less searching, more sweating. 💦 Meet Custom Filters, a…
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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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Get Real, Stay Strong: Why Consistency Beats Perfection
real life. real movement. real strength. The strongest version of you isn’t the one who never misses a workout. It’s the one who always finds her way back. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll start again on Monday,” you’re not alone. Real Life Doesn’t Follow a Perfect Routine Maybe Monday became next month. Perhaps…
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Healthy on the Hudson with obé Fitness
Hudson River Park x obé Move. Breathe. Soak it in. obé is bringing feel-good movement to Pier 97 all summer long with Healthy on the Hudson — a free outdoor series featuring Pilates, Sculpt, and Strength classes. View Lineup Hudson River Park Details Meet us outside Healthy on the Hudson brings approachable, energizing movement outdoors…
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Meet Laison D.: Train With Purpose
new coach spotlight Meet Laison D.: Train With Purpose There’s a new coach in the box—and he’s bringing structure, intention, and a whole new level of energy to your workouts. Laison D. joins obé with a background rooted in discipline, performance, and real-life experience. His classes blend strength, HIIT, and conditioning in a way that…
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How to Start Strength Training for Summer (Without Overtraining)
tl;dr If you want to feel strong, confident, and energized by summer, spring is the right time to begin. You do not need daily HIIT or two-a-days. Instead, you need progressive overload, consistency, and recovery. Start with 3–4 strength sessions per week, focus on quality reps, and follow a structured plan like the Spring Into…
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Body Recomposition vs. Weight Loss: What Actually Changes Your Shape?
tl;dr Weight loss makes you smaller. Body recomposition changes your shape. So if your goal is to look leaner, stronger, and more defined, the focus should be building muscle while lowering body fat, not just dropping pounds. That means strength training, enough protein, and a real plan like Body Recomp Reset. Every spring, the same…
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The 4-Week Spring Reset for Energy, Mood, and Metabolism
TL;DR Spring is the ideal time to reset your energy, sleep, and metabolism without extremes. Instead of jumping into restriction, focus on four simple pillars: strength training, daily movement, sleep optimization, and hydration. By following a manageable weekly structure—and layering in our Spring Into Strength Challenge, Fresh Air Fit, Walk Classes, and 7 Days to…
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Strong Now, Strong Later: How to Train for the Body You Want in 10 Years
TL;DR Longevity training for women is not about doing less—it is about doing what matters most, consistently. Strength builds the foundation, while Pilates Essentials supports control, mobility, and balance. Together, they help you stay strong, capable, and confident for years to come. Programs like The Strength Collective and Women’s Health collections help you train for…
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How to Train for Energy (Not Exhaustion) as the Seasons Change
TL;DR If your workouts are leaving you depleted instead of energized, it is not a motivation problem. It is a mismatch between training and recovery. Balancing focused strength, Lift + Length, and intentional recovery like Recovery Essentials helps you build energy instead of burning through it. training education As daylight shifts and schedules get busier,…
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Spring Fitness Reset: Refresh Your Routine Without Starting Over
TL;DR Spring doesn’t require starting your fitness journey from scratch. A spring fitness reset simply means adjusting your workouts so they match your current energy, schedule, and goals. Small changes in training style, structure, or environment can reignite motivation while protecting the progress you’ve already built. Why Spring Naturally Makes Us Want to Refresh Our…
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