When you’re planning your workout routine, setting aside time to hit all your muscles is important for building balanced strength. And having a solid list of dumbbell back exercises to choose from is a helpful way to make sure you’re prepared to show your entire body some love. Many people tend to neglect their back […]
There has never been a better time to be a Swiftie. During the first leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour, which recently came to a close, Taylor Swift reminded us just how much artistic ground she’s covered in her decades-spanning career. Thanks to her constant evolution between genres and aesthetics, my forever favorite popstar and […]
Whether you’re walking to work, hauling groceries up the stairs, or picking up your toddler, it pays to be able to keep steady. With a specific bodyweight balance workout, you can train this oft-underlooked component of fitness to improve your ability to safely navigate tons of scenarios—both in daily life and at the gym. First […]
Yes, it’s important to hit all your muscles if your goal is functional, well-rounded strength. But doing a 10-minute arms and abs workout can be a smart choice on days when you’re super strapped for time. In fact, the combo of arms and abs can make for an especially efficient routine. That’s because the split focus on […]
Although you may think of your “core” only when you’re doing specific abs moves, you actually use these muscles all day, every day—which is why core exercises are so important. Whether you’re walking, reaching, balancing, getting up from a chair, or simply just standing upright, the muscles of your midsection are firing to keep you stable […]
Allow me to say something that is perhaps a controversial take: Despite all the chatter—especially from so-called wellness gurus—about mornings being magical or extra productive or intrinsically superior in some intangible way, mornings aren’t inherently better than any other time of day. When it comes to things like fitness, I’m a big believer that you […]
The workout below is for Day 22 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Today’s routine is pretty great on its own, but you can also check out the full program right here or browse the calendar here. If you’d like to sign up to receive daily emails featuring these workouts, you can do that here. […]
Throughout each day, you’re probably making all kinds of quick decisions—responding to emails, scheduling upcoming appointments, replying to texts, making lunch or dinner plans—which can be…a lot. One of the best things about steady-state cardio is that it can be a great time to tune out. As in, you start the clock, and regardless of […]
The workout below is for Day 26 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Today’s routine is pretty great on its own, but you can also check out the full program right here or browse the calendar here. If you’d like to sign up to receive daily emails featuring these workouts, you can do that here. […]
Welcome to SELF’s Just Enough Workout! We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining us for this four-week feel-good program. Below, you’ll find the complete calendar for the month. Each week will follow the same schedule: You’ll get three strength workouts, two cardio routines, and two rest days. For each of your five weekly workouts, you’ll have […]