One way to make indoor cycling workouts even more effective is to focus on your warm-ups and cooldowns. That’s where stretches for cyclists come in, especially if you focus on key moves that target your lower body. “Stretching before cycling increases performance by preparing the body for the stress of working out, and post-cycling stretches can […]
So much fitness advice boils down to one simple command: Get off your butt and move. But what happens when you’re dealing with muscle soreness or a lower-body injury? Can you still do cardio or build muscle with seated workouts? Are seated workouts actually worth your time? Yes, says trainer Alexis Craig, CPT, as long as you’ve sought […]
He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 15, 2023 Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Deadlift Championships, which is part of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman World Open on Sept. […]
“Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.” If you’ve bought pre-packaged food in the past 25 years, you’ve probably seen a nutrition label with that phrase or something similar. Beginning in the mid-1990s, government regulations around the world began requiring food manufacturers to provide consumers with a basic nutritional breakdown of whatever they’re about to eat. […]
Heavy lifts with big movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, and presses are necessary for building a strong and athletic body. But talk with certified trainers who have been around the block a few times, and you’ll find advocates of the smaller stuff, too, like the hip drop exercise. Now, it might not look like much […]
Puppy pose, often referred to as “melting heart pose,” is a cross between downward-facing dog and child’s pose. It is the perfect yoga backbend for beginners, as it is gentle on the shoulders and spine. Puppy pose encourages chest opening, which is a surefire way to offset all the time we spend hunched over screens. Read on to learn the steps […]
Written by Amanda Dvorak Last updated on August 15, 2023 While Labor Day may not be as big of a shopping holiday as Black Friday or Prime Day, you can still score significant discounts on home gym equipment and nutrition supplements. This year, Labor Day is Monday, September 5, 2023. If you’ve been wanting to […]
Christa Sgobba On the run Because these shoes are for everyday miles, I took them on normal-day runs for me: They ranged from 30 minutes to one hour, and the majority took place on pavement and sidewalks. I tried them during both an easy pace and a moderately challenging one. My overarching takeaway? I felt […]
Whenever I slip on my running shoes, I skip the pavement and hit the dirt instead. I’ve always leaned toward minimal cushioning for my trail shoes, which I believe helps me better feel the ground under my feet and stay balanced. So when I received a max-cushion shoe to test for SELF’s 2023 Sneaker Awards, […]
When you line up at the start of any race—whether it’s a small neighborhood event or a World Marathon Major—chances are, you’ll see “super shoes” on a whole bunch of feet. These carbon-plated, cushioned trainers help you pick up the pace by boosting energy return, and they simply make racing a whole lot of fun. […]