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14 Best Pickleball Paddles in 2024, According to Experts

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. You don’t need special skills to try your hand at pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport—but you do need the right equipment. The best pickleball paddles can help you comfortably serve, volley, and drive the ball across the court. […]

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33 Shakeology Recipes That Aren’t Shakes

Waffles | Pancakes | Bowls | Parfaits | Treats | Oats | Pudding & Mousse | Cakes | Cookies & Brownies | Energy Balls | Bars & Bites Plain oatmeal tastes like an Amazon box. Chia seeds have all the mouthfeel of snail eggs. But with the sorcery of Shakeology, these and other kitchen staples […]

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10 Things to Know About Hezly Rivera, Team USA’s Youngest Gymnast

And that’s where Rivera stepped up: “My favorite event is bars,” she tells SELF. “It feels like I’m flying. The swing of it just comes very naturally to me.” She came in fourth at that event at the Trials, behind Olympians Lee, Biles, and Chiles, and showed that she can put up a solid routine […]

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How Good a Workout Is Walking, Really?

Walking is arguably one of the easiest, most accessible ways to get moving. But, is walking good exercise? Can you really lose weight by walking? After all, nowadays, it seems the most popular workouts are all about going hard, cranking up the intensity, and more or less being reduced to a shaking puddle of sweat […]

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How to Do the Pancake Stretch (Seated Wide-Legged Forward Fold) in Yoga

The seated wide-legged forward fold — commonly referred to as the pancake stretch — is a foundational pose that, when fully expressed, demonstrates serious flexibility. Also known by its Sanskrit name upavishta konasana, this posture provides a deep stretch in your hips, groin, hamstrings, and lower back. Here’s how to perform it with proper form, as […]

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Here’s What Team USA Athletes Will Be Eating at the Paris Games

They’re also looking local: About 80% of the products consumed (including all beef and eggs) will be of French origin, with one-fourth coming from within about 155 miles of Paris. And, organizers aim to halve the weight of single-use plastics throughout Olympic catering facilities, meaning more reusable glass bottles and tableware, fewer and smaller plastic […]

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31 Prime Day Sneaker Deals to Shop Right Now 2024

Updated 7:10 P.M. July 17, 2024. Summer brings with it near-perfect strolling weather, but you’ll need a plush pair of shoes to make the most of longer days and sunny skies. There are still some great Amazon Prime Day sneaker deals to browse if you’re in need of a little footwear refresh. The sale might […]

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Watch: A Pilates Abs Workout to Strengthen and Stabilize Your Entire Core

Crunches aren’t the only way to strengthen your core: As this Pilates abs workout shows, you can work that all-important center of your body with a whole bunch of more functional moves. The next installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series puts your entire core into focus. Sina Riemann, a certified personal trainer and […]

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Help Your Body Fight Toxins With These 11 Antioxidant-Rich Foods

You’ve probably heard countless times that antioxidants are good for you. But what exactly are antioxidants — and why do you need them? Antioxidants are natural compounds that can support healthy cell function. “Antioxidants help support overall health by fighting free radical cell damage,” says Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, dietitian and author of The Little […]