The Superman Is the Core Exercise Your Workout Might Be Missing
Any workout move that has you lying on your stomach may sound way too easy. But the Superman exercise is anything but—providing a muscle-trembling challenge and full-body benefits that are truly no joke. There are several v
The Right Sports Bra Can Make Running Easier and Less Painful—Here Are the Best Ones
We love a soft, strappy bralette when we’re lounging at home—but certainly not when we’re hitting the pavement. For high-impact workouts, only the best running sports bras will do. And by that, we mean supportive, sweat
How to Do the Clam Shell Exercise to Fire Up Your Side-Butt
Anyone who spends a lot of the day sitting could probably stand to strengthen their glutes. And the clam shell exercise is an excellent way to do just that. But it also offers a whole lot more. This exercise—which is a stap
After Testing Dozens of Pairs, We’ve Found the Very Best Leggings for Exercise
Not to toot our own horn, but we know a thing or two about the best exercise leggings here at SELF—in fact, we recognize a select few of them every year during our Activewear Awards. While it may sound dramatic, we think a
Burn Fat And Build Muscle: Your Ultimate Diet Guide
Commencing on a fitness journey often revolves around two main goals: burning fat and building muscle. When your goal is to lose weight using a healthy process, you must remember that your weight loss journey is a balance of
Is There a “Best” Time to Take Beta-Alanine?
Beta-alanine is one of the most well-researched performance enhancers in the world of sports supplements. Studies show that taking it consistently for about four weeks can result in a higher resistance to fatigue, allowing yo
These Are the Shoes You Want If You Have Plantar Fasciitis
You can have plantar fasciitis with flat feet, high arches, wide feet, or narrow feet…. The condition doesn’t discriminate. So, Dr. Canzanese points out, it’s important to try many kinds of shoes to find out what feels
Reduce Soreness and Accelerate Recovery With a Contrast Bath
A contrast bath (or contrast water therapy) is a technical term for a hot bath, followed by a cold bath, followed by a hot bath, then a cold bath (repeated for about 20 minutes). This recovery modality could be more advantage
Can Some Foods Lower Blood Sugar?
If you’re trying to keep your blood glucose within a healthy range, you may be wondering which foods are best. Short answer: There are no foods that lower blood sugar. That’s because the carbohydrates (and sometimes prote
The Best Fleece-Lined Leggings for Running, Hiking, and Getting Cozy
The temps are dropping—and if your motivation to get outside is too, some new seasonally appropriate gear could help give you the boost you need to leave your cozy cave. Fleece-lined leggings can help keep you toasty on tha