Try This Fast and Furious Medicine Ball Workout
For versatility, portability, and simplicity, it’s hard to beat the old-school medicine ball. This tough and rugged piece of fitness equipment was touted as far back as 1000 BCE for its purported ability to improve various
Is It Ever Okay to Hit on Someone at the Gym?
By now, most people should know that hitting on someone at the gym with a cringy pickup line is, more often than not, creepy. (And if you didn’t, well, it’s never too late for an etiquette brush-up.) “A gym is not like
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c
Here's How Many Calories You Burn During 13 Different Exercises
Losing fat is dependent on creating a caloric deficit, which means nailing at least one (and ideally both) of two scenarios: eating fewer calories than needed to maintain your current weight and burning more calories than you
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
10 Inner-Thigh Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Adductors
For many folks, adductor exercises are a neglected part of strength training. Unlike other lower-body players—like the glutes, quads, and calves—the inner thighs are typically not top of mind for a lot of exercisers, in p
What Can Happen to Your Feet If You Wear the Same Shoes for Running and Lifting
Maybe you’re a runner who strength trains to stay injury-free, a lifter who dabbles in sprinting for power, or someone who’s aiming to incorporate both cardio and resistance into your general routine—a.k.a. the original
Build Strength and Mobility With the Best Resistance Bands
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a personal trainer and Pilates instructor, I’ve seen the power of resistance bands firsthand. While these
How to Treat and Prevent Painful Foot Blisters
No pain, no gain? Not when it comes to blisters. These small pockets of clear fluid under the skin may seem harmless, but they’re anything but — they can even be downright debilitating if they’re on a part of the body y