Either way, the shoe should feel comfortable and not restrictive, and your toes should not be overcrowded. If you plan to primarily run in hot temperatures, you may want to size up half a size to accommodate foot swelling. Cushioning Trail running shoes are usually classified as either minimal, moderate, or maximum cushion. “I choose […]
When the birds start chirping and the days start getting longer, that’s our cue to break out our hiking gear, lace up our trusty hiking boots, and hit the trails. But as the weather continues to heat up, you may want to ditch your hiking pants or leggings for a pair of hiking shorts to stay cool. […]
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. Compact fitness equipment that you can easily store, fold upright, or move around with wheels makes it easy to get a gym-worthy workout at home when you don’t have […]
There’s no denying the satisfaction you feel after a seriously good fitness class. When the sweat is dripping, your heart is still pumping, and you just know that you absolutely crushed it—you get it. Peloton has done an excellent job at recreating that feeling at home, but it comes at a relatively high price point that a […]
Before testing out the Hydrow rower, I was a rowing newbie. It was probably one of the only major exercise modalities I haven’t tried, and I’ve dabbled in a whole bunch. In fact, if I were to sum up my workout history in one word, it would probably be “eclectic.” As a kid, I tried ballet, tennis, […]
Size Folding treadmills come in a range of sizes when they’re in use and when they’re in storage. It’s important to know how much space yours will take up ahead of time, especially if you don’t have a lot of room to spare. “Be sure to measure your space, and check the dimensions of the […]
Taper tantrums—the tricks your mind and body play on you as you start decreasing miles the last weeks prior to a race—are not uncommon for runners, and destination races often only exemplify them. All the anxiety about making it to the starting line is elevated even more when you factor in transportation, time differences, language […]
Just in time for the weather to turn balmy, we’ve noticed a trend of walking shoe sales at some of our favorite retailers. Whether you’re a daily walk advocate or looking to start up a new routine, walking is a great way to ease aches and pains, boost your mood, and, right now, embrace the springtime […]
I wore my Revives (which I got in the charcoal and black speckle colorway) on several dog walks and gym visits, in order to get a feel for them outdoors and indoors. The first thing I noticed was how cold my feet felt—I mean, these shoes are riddled with holes, so that should have been […]
When I first started running four years ago, I didn’t think about dedicated running clothes. I’d previously been a die-hard hot yoga person, so I ran in clothing meant for low-impact exercise. I quickly learned that attire gave me no support, no compression, and almost no breathability—especially on longer runs. Pants that once supported me […]