Your Warm-Up Might Be Even More Vital to Your Workout Than You Thought
Even though warming up before a workout can sometimes feel like a chore if you’re raring to jump right in, you’ve probably heard its virtues extolled ad nauseam: Proper warm-ups can boost your flexibility, guard against i
10 Exercises for Knee Pain to Help You Move (and Feel!) Better
Knee pain is one of those annoying facts of life, affecting about 25% of adults. But you don’t have to just put up with it: Incorporating exercises for knee pain—both strength moves and stretches—can help ease your ache
The Best Workout to Do After a Bad Night’s Sleep, According to a Sleep Neurologist
A rough night’s sleep can zap your motivation to pry your butt out of bed for your normally scheduled morning workout. But, hard as it may seem when your covers are beckoning, making time for movement despite the groggy haz
Jessica Alba’s Double-Duty Move Hits Arms and Abs at the Same Time
When Jessica Alba dropped a video of her full-body morning workout on Instagram yesterday, we couldn’t help thumbs-upping one move in particular: the bird-dog row. In a world where time is often of the essence and hours-lon
What’s Up With the Weird Routines Tennis Players Do Before a Serve?
Every sport has its own little quirks and oddities (I’m still not clear on why a football field is technically called a “gridiron”), but tennis might rank among the strangest. From the illogical scoring system to Wimble
Does Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Blow the Apple Watch Out of the Water?
Even though you should never let a smart watch or other device rule your life, as SELF has previously reported (much less treat it as a replacement for your annual checkup!), it’s pretty convenient to have access to a const
11 Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Your Achy Feet Are Begging For
Tight. Achy. Sharp. Stabbing. There are lots of unpleasant terms that describe pain on the bottom of your foot. Luckily, plantar fasciitis exercises can go a long way in relieving that discomfort. In fact, strength moves and
The Comfiest Recovery Shoes Make Foot Pain a Thing of the Past
When I first learned about recovery shoes, my inner skeptic figured they were just a fancy new way to market cushy sneakers and sandals. But it turns out, unlike a running or tennis shoe, these pairs aren’t designed to
7 Moves Trainers Never Skip During Their Warm-Ups
We all know we *should* warm up before our workouts, but when it comes down to actually doing it, that’s a different story: We’re short on time, overwhelmed by the intricate pre-session routines we see on GymTok, and conf