Get an Abs and Butt Workout at Home With These 7 Moves
Targeting your abs and glutes can help you get a sculpted booty and six-pack abs — but that’s not the only reason to add this abs and butt workout to your weekly routine. Your core plays a key role in nearly every move yo
What Are the 7 Chakras? A Beginner's Guide
You’ve taken a yoga class or two. While you may not think of yourself as a yogi quite yet, you know the difference between mountain pose and chaturanga. But your instructor keeps tossing around one word that throws you off
Our Favorite Workout Shoes for Every Kind of Activity
Whether you’re heading into a HIIT class, lifting session, long run, or challenging hike, you definitely want your feet to feel good. And that’s what the best workout shoes can do: They’ll help you feel stable, supporte
9 Expert-Approved Bike Helmets for Every Type of Ride
It’s no secret how important it is to wear a helmet while riding a bike. There’s plenty of research that shows the safety benefits of them—it’s definitely in your best interest to put one on. “People [who crash] wit
Suns Out, Guns Out: The 6 Coolest Outdoor Gyms Around the World
What could be better than a blood-pumping, heart-racing, endorphin-crushing workout? One with a sweet view. Outdoor gyms are becoming a more popular option amongst the active crowd who still wants to get their swole on in the
The (Pricey!) New Garmin Expertly Tracks Your Workouts—But Also Tells You When to Chill
As SELF’s fitness director, I’ve tested a lot of smartwatches and fitness trackers, so I know there are a few basic must-haves for me: The device needs to accurately measure distance, pace, and heart rate during my workou
How to Do Locust Pose in Yoga (Salabhasana)
Locust pose, or salabhasana, is a belly-down, or prone, yoga posture that stretches your chest, shoulders, and spine. It’s also a backbend that’s suitable for beginners. “Locust pose improves strength and flexibility,
Meet SELF’s 2024 Everyday Athletes
The benefits of fitness are far-reaching, both for your body (like having the strength to hoist that heavy box back on the shelf or the speed to sprint to your train stop with seconds to spare) and your mind (who doesn’t fe
Why You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Massage Gun on Your Neck
A fitness TikToker is warning people about an unsettling experience she had after using a massage gun on her neck. In the video, which has racked up 4.6 million views so far, Sophie Dolce explained that she recently woke up w