Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
Best Protein Drink For Seniors: Enhance Health & Strength
Aging brings many changes, and one of the most significant is the loss of muscle mass and strength. This decline, known as sarcopenia, can impact mobility, energy levels, and overall quality of life. One of the most effective
UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Does This One Stretch Before She Goes to Bed
In SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. At just 23 years old, Paige Bueckers has already cemented herself as a force in
This 15-Second Stretch Is the Mobility Move Your Back Has Been Aching For
Sphinx pose might not be the most well-known yoga posture out there—chances are, moves like plank, downward dog, and child’s pose more readily come to mind—but it’s really got a lot to offer, especially for anyone wan
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
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
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
Finally: Great Running Gear with Bounce-Free Pockets
After I ran my first marathon a few years ago, I was scared to look through the official race photos. I’d had a hard race and knew there’d be some shots where I’d be sweaty and visibly suffering. What I wasn’t expecti