Whew! Having said all that, if you desire nothing more than a break at the end of this program, we completely support that too. We hope the past four weeks have left you feeling empowered and accomplished, and we hope these routines served as a reminder that sometimes, doing just enough is plenty. Enjoy your […]
The workout below is for Day 10 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. […]
There’s no shortage of ways to measure fitness, but which method is the most accurate? Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and the numbers on the scale can help track weight loss and offer clues to your overall health, but none of them provide a reliable measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness, which, according to the American Heart Association, is one of the strongest indicators […]
Pregnancy brings up a lot of questions in almost every aspect of life, fitness included. For example, if you’re an avid exerciser who’s expecting, are there any safe prenatal workouts? It’s only natural that your protective parenting kicks in well before you get to meet your little one. But how much of your fitness routine […]
Lace up: The 2023 SELF Sneaker Awards are coming soon! We can’t wait to share the best kicks of the year with our readers later this summer. SELF editors are regularly testing the newest pairs of sneakers on the market, but we want to make sure we aren’t missing a thing for our awards. So, brands, […]
You might be itching to get outside before the winter chill arrives—but not before picking up a pair of the best walking shoes you can find. If you’ve ever tried out a flashy new pair of shoes just to wind up with aching, nagging foot pain, you already know that supportive, comfortable shoes are key […]
Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Kalen Kaminski at Apostrophe. Hiking and Camping Essentials The Best Tent for Beginners: Six Moon Haven Ultralight Tent Both lightweight and roomy, this tarp tent from Six Moon Haven provides lots of headroom, has a waterproof canopy, and is extremely easy to set up—according to the brand, you can have […]
Last year, SELF published our inaugural Outdoor Awards with the goal of encouraging everyone to get a little more outside, a little more often. Whether that means committing to a weekly walk around the block or a three-day car camping trip, spending time outdoors is good for you, as SELF previously reported, and perhaps even more importantly, […]
If you’re considering getting a tattoo, or you just got a new one, you may be wondering: Can you work out after getting a tattoo? The short answer: To allow your skin to fully heal, your tattoo artist will likely caution you to avoid strenuous activity for a little while. You don’t need to be a […]
Instead of focusing on the national teacher shortage, gun violence in classrooms, or any of the other very real and horrifying issues plaguing the country’s school systems, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce has been discussing a bill called H.R.734, which was introduced in February. This wrongheaded, discriminatory bill would ban trans children from playing […]