Get the Intensity Without the Impact With HILIT Exercises
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However, high-intensity low-impact training (HILIT) can
Build Strength and Endurance Simultaneously With Circuit Training
If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great way to mix cardio and strength training into one effective routine, circuit trai
Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Weights?
“The movement that’s going to require the most attention, effort, technique, and energy—you want to do that first, so you can put all your effort into it,” she says. “If you’re doing the hardest part last, you ris
Get More From Your Workouts by Tracking Calories Burned by Heart Rate
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible
How to Deal With Knee Pain From Cycling
Cycling — stationary, road, or otherwise — has its pros and cons. On the pro side, there’s the increased endurance and muscle definition. Downsides? The dull achiness that forms at the front of your knee, known as cycli
45 Lululemon Deals to Add to Your Cart Right Now
You may be mourning the end of summer, but it comes with a silver lining: The season shift means amazing discounts on clothes and gear. Right now, Lululemon is offering deals on athleticwear and fitness accessories with its W
What Muscles Does Cycling Work? Here's What Your Workouts Are Doing for You
If you noticed some extra definition in your lower body since you’ve hopped in the saddle, you might wonder, What muscles does cycling work? After seeing years of headlines warning that “sitting is the new smoking,” it
Youth Sports Can Be Life-Changing—Here’s Why Everyone Should Get to Play
On a warm October day in 2019, Rebekah Bruesehoff sprinted across a large field in New Jersey. She was gripping a yellow-and-black field hockey stick, ready to strike the ball in front of her. So far that season, her team was
All Your Questions About Trans Kids in Sports, Asked and Answered
When I was a kid, sports were the place where I found my friends and my community, as well as my confidence and sense of self. I loved sports because they allowed me to challenge myself, but mostly because playing them was wh
What It Looks Like When Trans Kids Are Simply Allowed to Play Sports
SELF talked to five young people whose stories are noteworthy not only because they offer a counter narrative to the fearmongering and misinformation, but also because they show that trans kids who play sports are simply kids