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
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
Stop Excluding Trans Girls in the Name of ‘Protecting Women’s Sports’
The question remains: How, exactly, do bans on trans athletes protect girls from abuse? The answer is, they don’t. The notion that trans girls are a threat or pose danger to cis girls is simply untrue. If anyone’s safety
How to Make Your Local Youth Sports Leagues More Welcoming to Trans Kids
You don’t have to scroll through the internet for long to understand that trans kids in America are under attack. Whether it’s lawmakers who are hell-bent on denying them life-affirming care or legislating which bathrooms
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 Is Pelvic Tilt? Plus, 5 Exercises to Prevent Pain
Just like debates about macros and if lifting weights makes women bulky, talks about pelvic tilt can get a little heated in the fitness world. “There is a connotation of late where people think pelvic tilt is bad,” says
How to Set Goals for Your Cycling Routine — and Crush Them
If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness program, because your goal defines what you do,” says Melanie Melillo, CPT
How to Do Camel Pose in Yoga (Ustrasana)
Camel pose (ustrasana, as it’s known in Sanskrit) seems simple: You kneel down, arch your back, and grab your heels. But this backbend and chest opener has so much more going on. Camel pose is accessible to yogis of all lev