The Best Seated Workout For When You Have a Lower-Body Injury
So much fitness advice boils down to one simple command: Get off your butt and move. But what happens when you’re dealing with muscle soreness or a lower-body injury? Can you still do cardio or build muscle with seated w
Jamal Browner Hits 435-Kilogram (959-Pound) Conventional Deadlift for 2 Reps in Training – Breaking Muscle
He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 15, 2023 Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Dea
How Many Calories Should I Eat Per Day? A Guide to Match Your Nutrition to Your Goal – Breaking Muscle
“Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.” If you’ve bought pre-packaged food in the past 25 years, you’ve probably seen a nutrition label with that phrase or something similar. Beginning in the mid-1990s, government regulation
How to Get a Feel-Good Stretch from Puppy Pose
Puppy pose, often referred to as “melting heart pose,” is a cross between downward-facing dog and child’s pose. It is the perfect yoga backbend for beginners, as it is gentle on the shoulders and spine. Puppy pose
Protect Your Hips and Lower Back With the Hip Drop Exercise
Heavy lifts with big movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, and presses are necessary for building a strong and athletic body. But talk with certified trainers who have been around the block a few times, and you’ll find ad
Labor Day Fitness Sales (2023) | Breaking Muscle
Written by Amanda Dvorak Last updated on August 15, 2023 While Labor Day may not be as big of a shopping holiday as Black Friday or Prime Day, you can still score significant discounts on home gym equipment and nutrition supp
I Tried the New Under Armour Shoes in a 10K—And Finished Seconds Off My PR
When you line up at the start of any race—whether it’s a small neighborhood event or a World Marathon Major—chances are, you’ll see “super shoes” on a whole bunch of feet. These carbon-plated, cushioned trainers h
The 2023 SELF Sneaker Awards: 25 Pairs Perfect for Walking, Running, and Bopping Around
All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’re not just imagining it: Sneakers are everywhere r
Lululemon’s New Running Shoes Make the Transition to Trails Less Intimidating
There’s nothing quite like a run in nature: trees around you, a fresh breeze in the air, dirt at your feet, and maybe even a stream burbling in the distance. But getting into trail running can feel intimidating—especially
These Nike Trail Shoes Are Great for Tricky Terrain—And for Brunch After My Run
I recently started hiking and trail running as a way to decompress and unplug after my long, busy weeks. Now that I’m fully engulfed in my Sunday adventures, I eagerly count down the days until I can lace up my sneakers and