8 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Poop (After Class, Hopefully)
If you’ve ever entered your yoga class feeling a little, um, backed up, you might be surprised to realize that you don’t walk out of it the same way: There just might be something about the practice that—while calming y
Hey, Shoe Brands: Submit Your Best Kicks for Our 2024 Sneaker Awards
It’s that time of year again: The 2024 SELF Sneaker Awards are right around the corner! We’re excited to give our readers the very best new kicks on the market, spanning a whole bunch of categories, from road racers to hi
Metabolic Age: What It Means For Your Health? – HealthifyMe
In the quest for lasting health and vitality, the concept of metabolic age emerges as a crucial gauge of how well your body is functioning internally compared to others at the same chronological age. It is a fascinating lens
Fire Up Your Entire Core With the Pilates Teaser
In a well-rounded Pilates program like XB Pilates, most moves will work your entire body, especially your core. However, there are a couple of standout exercises that have become classics for good reason. One of these is the
Water Fasting: Is It Worth The Hype?- HealthifyMe
Water fasting, a practice that involves abstaining from all food and beverages except water, has surged in popularity. Endorsements from health enthusiasts and influencers alike drive this popularity. Often lauded for its pot
10 Practical and Comfy Pairs of Hiking Leggings
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Learning to Swim as an Adult Feels Like Coming Home
But also as I got older, the years of being careless with my body started to take their toll. Old injuries I hadn’t seen a doctor for (so I could avoid the unpleasant experience of being trans at the doctor’s office) caug
Reach New Athletic Heights With Box Jumps
Box jumps have reached a tipping point in the fitness world. Walk into any gym, HIIT studio, or CrossFit box, and you’ll inevitably find someone repeatedly hopping on and off a box, step, or bench. The lure of the box jump
How to Follow the WNBA Draft If You’re Newly Obsessed With Women’s Basketball
If all the excitement of NCAA March Madness has you newly invested in women’s basketball, you’re not alone. Literally millions of other Americans have jumped on board too, thanks in no small part to the fervor surrounding
On Just Made Its First-Ever Gym Shoe—Here’s How They Look, Feel, and Perform During Workouts
I wouldn’t say these shoes felt marshmallowy soft, like you’d expect with max-cushioned running shoes. But they also didn’t feel like weightlifting shoes either—those tend to be stiffer, flatter to the ground, and gen