You’re doing ab workouts at home, but your lower back feels the burn more than your abs. What gives? Turns out, you might just have to learn how to activate your abs. Activating your abs is essential for strengthening them, but it’s not the same as flexing your abs. Whether or not you want visible […]
Walking is a low-impact form of cardio that’s accessible and affordable. To reap the benefits of walking, though, you’ll want to take note of your average walking speed and aim to keep a brisk pace. That’ll vary based on your fitness level, but at least 100 steps a minute is a reasonable goal, according to researchers. Your […]
After enduring years of the pandemic, maybe you’ve become put-off by heavily touched surfaces and heavy-breathing strangers. Maybe you’ve discovered the advantages of working out at home. For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself in a classic situation: You signed a contract for an expensive gym membership and aren’t using the damn thing. Can you extricate […]
Before you read any further, do a quick posture check. Are you currently looking down at your screen? Are your shoulders rounded? Your chin forward? If so, you could be on your way to developing forward head posture, or nerd neck. What Is Nerd Neck? Nerd neck, also known as tech neck, text neck, forward […]
You can find the iconic Nike swoosh on everything from sprinting shoes to marathon sneakers to trail shoes. As much as we love a bit of variety in our exercise routine, it can also make it overwhelming for runners to find their ideal footwear match. With the help of experts, we narrowed down the best […]
I was the strongest I had ever been when life ground to a halt. It was November 2016. I was standing on the turf strip that runs down the center of my 24-hour, old-school-style strength-training gym, bear-hugging a 100-pound boulder. As I rose to stand, clutching the giant orb to my chest, I realized I […]
My overarching takeaway: When you’re picking up the pace, these shoes are amazing—they really become an extension of your foot, and the turnover with each step feels so natural. I normally take a bit of time getting up to 5K pace from my warm-up or recoveries, but when I was wearing these, I was able […]
When you buy your heels, flats, or sandals, you always choose a 7. So wouldn’t that hold true for your running shoe size, too? Not exactly, Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, a board-certified podiatrist, athletic trainer, and former collegiate track athlete tells SELF. For the most comfortable, pain-free ride, your running shoes should actually be bigger […]
Your running playlist is perfect. You’ve hit a great stride. You’re on pace to beat your record time. Then, suddenly, your skin starts to feel itchy and tingly, kind of like you passed through a poison ivy patch. What causes this “runner’s itch” — and should you be concerned? Here’s what you need to know. […]
It’s nearly fall, and with that change in season comes some of the nicest weather for strolling—provided you have a plush pair of shoes ready to lace up, of course. If it’s been a while since you replaced your old kicks, don’t worry: There are tons of discounted options that you can shop in the […]