Puppy pose, often referred to as “melting heart pose,” is a cross between downward-facing dog and child’s pose. It is the perfect yoga backbend for beginners, as it is gentle on the shoulders and spine. Puppy pose encourages chest opening, which is a surefire way to offset all the time we spend hunched over screens. Read on to learn the steps […]
Heavy lifts with big movements like squats, deadlifts, rows, and presses are necessary for building a strong and athletic body. But talk with certified trainers who have been around the block a few times, and you’ll find advocates of the smaller stuff, too, like the hip drop exercise. Now, it might not look like much […]
I’m a sucker for a two-strap comfort sandal, whether I’m running errands, going for a casual stroll, or just puttering around the house. In fact, outside of when I’m doing something more active, I’m rarely caught in anything but my Birkenstock Arizonas. Then, when SELF’s 2023 Sneaker Awards came around, I had the opportunity to […]
I started running last fall, and when I say I did so cautiously, casually, and, above all, slowly, I mean I could have had a pretty competitive race against Aesop’s tortoise. I never planned to make running my main form of exercise, so I figured I didn’t need a pair of performance-level shoes to do […]
There’s nothing quite like a run in nature: trees around you, a fresh breeze in the air, dirt at your feet, and maybe even a stream burbling in the distance. But getting into trail running can feel intimidating—especially if you don’t have the right gear to get started. Enter: The Lululemon Blissfeel Trail, the brand’s […]
I recently started hiking and trail running as a way to decompress and unplug after my long, busy weeks. Now that I’m fully engulfed in my Sunday adventures, I eagerly count down the days until I can lace up my sneakers and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes, though, the weather isn’t always up to par, and […]
All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’re not just imagining it: Sneakers are everywhere right now. Shoes that once only saw the light of day at your local gym are now an accessory to be […]
When you line up at the start of any race—whether it’s a small neighborhood event or a World Marathon Major—chances are, you’ll see “super shoes” on a whole bunch of feet. These carbon-plated, cushioned trainers help you pick up the pace by boosting energy return, and they simply make racing a whole lot of fun. […]
Whenever I slip on my running shoes, I skip the pavement and hit the dirt instead. I’ve always leaned toward minimal cushioning for my trail shoes, which I believe helps me better feel the ground under my feet and stay balanced. So when I received a max-cushion shoe to test for SELF’s 2023 Sneaker Awards, […]
Christa Sgobba On the run Because these shoes are for everyday miles, I took them on normal-day runs for me: They ranged from 30 minutes to one hour, and the majority took place on pavement and sidewalks. I tried them during both an easy pace and a moderately challenging one. My overarching takeaway? I felt […]