I Tested the Internet’s Favorite Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up
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Progressive Overload Is the Gym Secret You Need to Finally Hit Your Fitness Goals
Building strength and muscle is a process that involves a healthy dose of consistency, effort, and a plan. If you’re setting goals at the gym but not considering how you’ll continue, well, progressing after you nail that
No Gym? No Problem. These Folding Treadmills Fit (Almost) Anywhere
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. With the right fitness equipment (read: the b
14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Mobility exercises are important at any age. But they’re especially key as you get older (hello, 35-plus age range!), both to help you feel as good as you can each day and to set your body up for success for the long haul.
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
Relieve Stress With These 8 Gentle Yoga Poses
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there are several different ways to practice yoga. Gentle yoga, for example, is appropriate for just about an
FITT Principle: The Most Effective Way to Structure Your Workouts
The hardest part of exercising isn’t usually the exercise itself. It’s knowing how to get started. It can be intimidating to figure out what to do, how long, and how often. Creating a safe, effective exercise routine that
9 Things to Know About UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Right Now
With their 78-64 victory over USC in the Elite Eight Monday night, the UConn Huskies officially entered the NCAA’s Final Four—and are now tantalizingly close to clinching their 12th overall national title (and first since
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c