The Best Brain-Boosting Workout for Women—and How to Fit It Into Your Routine
Zone 2 cardio workouts have gotten a lot of love lately. The second least-intense type of cardio on a scale of 1 to 5, zone 2 involves raising your heart rate only a bit—to 60% or 70% of your max. It puts little stress on t
Everything You Need to Know About the Official DIG IN Test Group December 2025
By: Brandon Goetz & Arthur Maier Shaun T describes DIG IN as the culmination of his 20 years of experience as a BODi Super Trainer. This new program blends the legacies of DIG DEEPER and INSANITY into a powerful 30-minut
The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist
If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among women of all ages thanks
The Rise of the ‘Runcation’
I had never been to France, but I saw enough on TV to anticipate the clichés: rows of aristocratic, cream-colored buildings; corner cafés where chic locals sipped coffee and ate flaky croissants; and, of course, the Eiffel
This Sleep Mistake Can Raise Your Risk of Running Injuries
With everything you’ve got going on in life, it can be hard to hit the recommended seven-plus hours of sleep each night. But new research suggests that regularly getting poor sleep may raise your risk of running injuries. A
Is Working Out Just Once a Week Worth It?
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. There are a few things most of us can probabl
34 Core Exercises Top Trainers Swear By
Your core is way more than your abs–just like the best core exercises go beyond sit-ups, crunches, and planks. The thing is, people tend to think of the core as solely the abdominal muscles, including the rectus abdominis (
This Easy Morning Habit Can Help You Feel More Awake and Focused
TikTok is packed with questionable health trends, but there’s a new one swirling around that might actually be worth trying. It involves waking up in the morning and jumping 50 times—that’s it. People swear it does
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
Lately, it seems like every 20-something is running a marathon. What was once a niche feat reserved for the elite and disciplined has now turned into an impulsive, oddly casual way for restless young adults to find structure
The Workout Routine an 80-Year-Old Used to Train for the Ironman World Championship
For most people—regardless of age—so much as attempting a triathlon is a daunting prospect, let alone actually completing one. Even more impressive would be finishing fast enough to officially rank. But that’s exactly w