True story: When I was interviewing for the role of editor in chief of SELF—by far the most intense hiring process I’ve ever been through—I pulled up Homecoming on Netflix multiple times, usually the nights before the biggest conversations, when I really needed to hype myself up. I knew the combination of Beyoncé’s unmatched commitment […]
The two things that stuck out for me with the Supernova Rise were the comfort and the support they offered. As a heel-striker, I definitely noticed and appreciated the extra foam in the back of the shoe—my legs felt fresher than I expected after a 10-miler, my longest run in a couple months. I’m also […]
Do you remember the last time you dialed back your workouts? Not because you had to, but because you decided to? If the answer is no, you’re overdue for a deload week. In a deload week — or, more simply, a deload — you purposely back off on your training a bit to allow body and mind — muscles, […]
If you’re trying a barre workout, like Xtend Barre, for the first time, you may be wondering what you should wear. And if you weren’t wondering, here’s a heads up: Your usual workout attire may not be ideal for a barre class. If you tend to work out in baggy hoodies and sneakers, you may […]
The result? More oxygenated blood circulates throughout your entire body, Dr. Weinberg says. This helps support everything from your brain health to your immune function, in addition to your heart, she adds. These benefits hold true for people who have never had a heart issue and for those with a diagnosis. But it’s important to […]
We should all be doing push-ups. They’re effective, functional, and may even be an indicator of heart health. But if you struggle with the full expression of the exercise, you might look to modified push-ups, like the knee push-up. Modified push-ups are a suitable substitution for any workout that includes standard push-ups. BODi Trainer Kelsey […]
Want to learn a skill that burns a ton of calories and improves your balance, power, flexibility, speed, strength — and could even save your life? You need to learn how to kick. Knockouts are typically associated with punching, but kicking packs inherently more power, making it potentially more devastating in a fight… assuming, of […]
Few things will mess with your favorite barre workout like wearing the wrong socks — slipping and sliding on the studio floor can be a recipe for injury, not to mention embarrassment. But you can save your bum and your dignity by making grip socks a regular part of your barre routine. Grip socks — sometimes called yoga socks […]
It’s that time of year! Colds, the flu, and other gnarly illnesses are swooping in regularly to mess with your neatly planned day-to-day—which, if you’re like lots of exercisers, includes your regular workout. Though you might be tempted to grab some tissues and push through it, it’s actually more important than you may think to […]
Just as a yoga block can modify certain poses to make them more accessible, a Pilates ring can help you adjust your workout to your fitness level. Essentially, this tool can amp up the resistance of Pilates movements just enough to tap into and work deeper levels of your core. What Is a Pilates Ring? […]