10 Incredibly Crazy Yoga Poses
Doing yoga is an incredible way to calm your mind, body, and spirit. Its list of benefits runs a mile long, and includes weight loss, better sleep, improved memory, increased flexibility and strength, and even reduced sy
Work Your Back, Shoulders, and More With the Kettlebell Row
Now that you’ve got your own shiny, new kettlebell, what (besides the kettlebell swing) are you supposed to do with it? Try the kettlebell row! The kettlebell row is a challenging upper-body exercise that will fire up your
Is It Bad to Let Your Knees Drift Over Your Toes During an Exercise?
You’ve probably heard a trainer say, “Don’t let your knees track over your toes.” It’s a common form cue during certain exercises, especially squats and lunges. But how crucial is it, and why? Here’s what you need
8 Stretches That’ll Make Your Sore, Creaky Knees Go ‘Ahhh’
If you’re dealing with aches, creakiness, or any other joint discomfort in your legs, we have good news for you: Doing stretches for knee pain can actually make a big difference in how you feel. The best knee stretches may
15 Hamstring Exercises So Good You’ll Actually Look Forward to Leg Day
“If you are not stabilizing at the knee appropriately—and that’s a big part of what your hamstring does, it helps keep the knee joint in place—you risk a greater incidence of injury when your quads are way overdevelop
The Best Folding Treadmills for Runs, Jogs, and Walks, According to Experts
If you’re looking to make daily movement a bit more accessible—especially if you don’t have a ton of time (or space) to spare—a folding treadmill may be just what you need. It can easily store under your desk or bed w
Nominate Your Favorite Sports Bras and Leggings for Our New Reader’s Choice Award
Each year, SELF’s Activewear Awards highlight the best new workout apparel. (And, let’s be honest, the best stuff to wear for running errands, getting shit done…or for sitting on the couch and doing nothing.) Our editor
11 of the Best Bodyweight Leg Exercises
Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exe
Do You Need to “Feel the Burn” to Get Results?
Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? A
The Squat Variation You Must Try After Sitting All Day
If you’re looking for a functional and effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? This underrated exercise isn’t on every gym-goer’s radar, but it really has a lot