How to Prevent—and Beat—the Post-Marathon Blues
Completing a marathon is supposed to be a euphoric experience—the result of months (sometimes years) of relentless training, sacrifice, and discipline. Yet for many runners, reaching the long-awaited finish line can bring u
5 Muscle Recovery Moves From the Long-Time Physical Therapist of Dancing With the Stars
The cast of Dancing With the Stars may make the cha-cha, foxtrot, and samba look effortless on screen, but they put in work behind the scenes. Sure, hours of rehearsals are part of the equation, but according to the show’s
16 Plyometric Exercises That’ll Build Explosive Strength
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating. It makes sense then if you think they’re only for a certain type of exerciser–for example, the ex-college athlete, or the 20-somethi
Sweat for a Cause: Join the Love Your BODi 10-Workout Challenge
Because every rep can change a life—including yours. Show Up for Yourself. Show Up for Others. We all know how tough it can be to show up for ourselves—especially when life gets busy or motivation dips. But what if this t
What Is HIIT—and How Can It Boost Your Workouts?
Demystifying that famous fitness acronym. Plus, how to use it in your own routine. Westend61/Adobe Stock All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retai
The Norwegian 4×4 Workout Could Help Boost Your Endurance
Every so often, a new type of workout seemingly takes the fitness world by storm. The latest in this long line of buzzy fitness fads: the Norwegian 4×4 workout, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method that’s b
Kim Kardashian Breaks Down Her Weekly Workout Routine
No matter where you stand on the Kim Kardashian empire, you have to admit that SKIMS is a brand everyone’s talking about. Chances are, you’ve heard about its headline-making nipple bra (both Y2K chic and post-mastectomy i
10 Pushing Exercises to Light Up Your Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps
Pushing it in the gym is a great way to level up your fitness and make daily life easier too. And we mean that literally: By incorporating pushing exercises into your workout routine, you can reap some pretty awesome benefits
Got Insomnia? These Exercises Are Proven to Help
We’ve known for a while that exercise can help combat sleep issues and, in turn, help you function at a better capacity. But a new study, recently published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, is giving us even more
9 Fitness Tips From Athletes in Their 90s (and Beyond!) Who Are Still Crushing It
No, “modification” is not the four-letter word lots of exercisers fear. Collage: Self; Source Images: Courtesy of Joyce Jones, Boston Globe/Getty Images, David Ruff, anlomaja, Bill Oxford, kb group, Kotenko All products f