Whether you’re powering through an indoor cycling workout or riding through rocky terrain in the great outdoors, cycling can benefit your body from head to toe — and from muscles to mindset. So, exactly what are the health benefits of cycling? Here’s some of what your time in the saddle can do for your body. 1. Builds […]
No one starts their fitness journey with the ability to lift really heavy weights or easily complete multiple sets of a challenging exercise. In order to turn those five-pound bicep curls into 10-pound curls and beyond, you have to challenge your muscles so they can adapt to heavier work. One of the most effective ways to advance […]
Dealing with stress is an everyday struggle. From money to relationships to work responsibilities, it seems like there’s always something to worry about. Luckily, there are some easy techniques that can help you get a handle on your daily stressors, like the yoga pose savasana. During savasana, you allow yourself to lie in stillness, releasing tension in […]
As one of the at-home fitness darlings of the pandemic, Peloton has since struggled as people started heading back to their gyms. Now, the company is dealing with another setback: On May 11, Peloton announced a voluntary recall of its flagship product, the original Bike model. According to a statement on Peloton’s website, the voluntary recall is occurring […]
Despite the seismic shift toward remote work culture over the past three years, people are (however reluctantly) heading back to the office. That might be good news for those who thrive on watercooler catch-ups, but not quite as positive for the folks who have been squeezing in exercise between Zoom meetings. So what does this mean […]
We’re big fans of activewear around here, especially if we can snag a cart full of leggings, sports bras, and shorts at a sweet discount. This week, we found some of the best athleisure deals at the Alo Yoga Aloversary Sale. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your wardrobe, the retailer is offering 30% off […]
But that also means that any time you’re embarking on a new fitness routine, there’s often a frenzy to expect to reach these goals immediately, certified personal trainer Maryam Zadeh, CPT, founder of Brooklyn-based HIIT BOX, tells SELF. You put in hard work at the gym for a week and are then bummed when you can’t yet do a […]
Finding yourself hobbled with shin pain a few weeks after starting a running routine can suck the excitement of a new fitness program. But there’s good news: You can take steps to prevent shin splints, a common overuse injury frequently seen in people who are new to high-impact activities like running. Some people use “shin splints” as a general […]
Love yoga but also love tough workouts? With cardio yoga, there’s no need to choose. If you prefer adding pulses to your warrior poses, love doing push-ups in your down dog, or crave the go, go, go flow of sun salutations, this heart-pumping practice may become your new favorite workout. Cardio yoga is any yoga that […]
Alicia Keys is known globally for empowering and dynamic hits like “Superwoman” and “Girl on Fire,” but when the singer-songwriter is looking to tap into her own confidence, she often turns to fitness. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Keys has transitioned the majority of her workouts to her home—a change which, the singer-songwriter tells SELF, allows […]