If you want to lose weight, you’re probably wondering which type of exercise will help you make the most progress: cardio or strength training? There are a few factors to consider when deciding which of the two training methods you should prioritize. But before you can weight hose factors, it’s important to first break down […]
On July 26, the opening ceremony will screen live at more than 150 IMAX locations across the US, according to NBC Universal. Tickets are available for purchase on Fandango. Prices start around $20 for adults, children, and seniors. Then, from July 27 to August 11, select hours of NBC Universal’s daytime Olympics coverage will be […]
Looking for a quick and effective way to ease muscle soreness from a tough workout? Percussive therapy guns (or massage guns) mimic the striking maneuvers that massage therapists use to break up knots within muscle tissue. They’re easy to use for your sore muscles and can get you back to your workouts faster. “My best […]
As one of the youngest up-and-coming stars on the US women’s Olympic soccer team, Sophia Smith might look like she’s got it all figured out on the pitch. But, as she tells SELF, her bedtime routine in preparation for it has been a work in progress. “I didn’t used to be so strict with [it], […]
Yes, we’ve only had to wait three years for this latest Olympics—thanks to COVID-postponed Tokyo—but that doesn’t mean we’re any less excited for the Paris Games. In fact, this year’s competition just might be one for the history books. With 329 medal events across 32 sports, there are plenty of opportunities for athletes to make […]
If you want a heart-pumping workout without stressing your joints, you’re in luck: This Pilates HIIT workout uses low-impact exercises to get you sweating. The final installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series, this workout offers a combination of some of your favorite things: It’s got “elements of Pilates, strength training, and high-intensity cardio,” […]
Many factors go into creating the best workout for your fitness goals. You probably know it’s important to pick the right amount of weight to lift and follow a certain rep and set scheme. But you should also know how long to rest between sets when you’re strength training. “Rest is what allows you to recover […]
The Paris Summer Olympics are already off to a much better start for Coco Gauff: On Wednesday, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced that the tennis star was chosen to be Team USA’s female flag bearer for the opening ceremony on July 26. It’s quite the 180 for Gauff. In the days leading […]
In SELF’s franchise, The Meal I Eat When I’m Feeling…, we talk with chefs, celebs, athletes, and people in the culinary space about the specific foods or meals they turn to amid certain emotions—and how eating their favorites plays a vital role in their self-care. As heptathlete Anna Hall prepared for the US Olympic Track […]
If your core workouts are all about bending with crunches and holding it right there with planks, it’s time to add the Russian twist to your routine. “In life, we use many movements that include all planes of motion, one of which is rotation,” says Cody Braun, C.S.C.S. He explains that rotation is one of the most undertrained movement patterns […]