Kick-Start Your Recovery With These 8 Cooldown Exercises
Of all the items on the workout menu, the most often ignored is probably the cooldown. And it’s understandable: You’ve warmed up, done some strength work, and cranked out some cardio. Following all that work up with more
SELF’s 2025 Sneaker Awards Are Coming—Here’s How to Submit
You heard it here first—it’s time to hit the ground running for the 2025 SELF Sneaker Awards. Year after year, SELF’s Sneaker Awards crown the best new pairs across every category, from lifestyle staples to gym rat favo
How Meditation Can Make You a Better Yogi (and Vice Versa)
As mind-body practices, yoga and meditation provide many benefits. However, if you practice one without the other, you might not be getting the most out of either habit. You can actually enhance your experience both on the ma
Experts Love These Folding Treadmills for At-Home Workouts
You don’t need a ton of space to work out at home—your office or bedroom can double as a gym, with the right equipment. Unlike a traditional treadmill, a folding treadmill can easily be stored under your desk or against t
10 Inner-Thigh Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Adductors
For many folks, adductor exercises are a neglected part of strength training. Unlike other lower-body players—like the glutes, quads, and calves—the inner thighs are typically not top of mind for a lot of exercisers, in p
Best Supplements For Weight Loss Female: Do They Work?
Losing weight can be an uphill battle, and for women, the challenge is often compounded by hormonal fluctuations, metabolic differences, and lifestyle factors. From PCOS and menopause to pregnancy and thyroid imbalances, many
Symptoms Of Not Eating Enough: Key Signs To Recognize
You might believe you are eating adequately in terms of quantity and quality, but then you might still experience a lot of fatigue and irritation. You may wonder, Am I actually eating enough? This could very well be due to no
You May Be Stretching Wrong — Here Are 8 Ways to Tell
You already know that stretching is important. It improves flexibility and mobility (one of the key components of fitness) and reduces the risk of injury. And if you don’t stretch, the muscles can shorten and become tight,
This Beginner-Friendly Abs Exercise Will Strengthen Your Entire Core
Don’t let its name deceive you: The dead-bug exercise is actually a really stellar strength move—and one, we’re happy to inform you, that has nothing to do with, um, expired cockroaches or beetles. In fact, consider it
Gone Fishing: What You Need to Know About the Pescatarian Diet
Whether you’re a meat-eater who’s recently been spurred to abstain from mammals or a vegetarian seeking more flexibility in your food choices, the pescatarian diet might be what you’re looking for. It opens your nutriti