Fitness
How to Make Exercising Outside in Hot Weather Feel a Little Less Miserable
Expert tips to help you stay cool and safe.
5 Simple Moves That Will Boost Your Balance
You don’t need any equipment to get this workout done.
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7 Tips for Running a Great Evening Race
A little bit of prep will help you make the most of late-in-the-day events.
12 Side-Butt Exercises That Will Target Those Hard-to-Reach Glute Muscles
Strengthening this overlooked area can bring big benefits.
36 Amazing Gifts for the Yoga Lover in Your Life
Grippy socks, eye pillows, and incense matches.
Gifts For Your Fitness Friends
The 57 Best Gifts for Runners to Help Them Reach a New PR
Make every mile even better with these picks.
Toe off, girl
The New Hoka Mach X Is a Daily Running Shoe That I’d Actually Wear on Race Day
SELF’s fitness director took the pace-pushing trainers out for a test drive.
Flipping amazing
Simone Biles Is Back—Here’s the Weekly Habit That Inspired Her Gymnastics Return
The GOAT will compete again, but not without some mental preparation.
This Viral Ad Underscores the Undeniable Talent of Female Soccer Players
It sends a clear message about gender equality in the lead up to the Women’s World Cup.
The Best Yoga Mats for Every Type of Flow, According to Experts
Find the right cushioning for your practice.
10 Things to Know About the 2023 Women’s World Cup Before You Watch
Including which players to follow, how to stream it—and why it’s already shaping up to be one for the history books.
The Best Fitness Trackers, According to Experts
Athletes, running coaches, swimming instructors, and more shared their top picks.
How to Use a Fitness Tracker Without Letting It Rule Your Life
The constant reminders to get more steps or burn more calories can be triggering—especially for perfectionists.
58 Prime Day Shoe Deals to Shop Before The Sale Ends
Save on our editors’ favorite footwear brands.
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64 Prime Day Outdoor Deals You Can Shop While There's Still Time
Get geared up for hiking, camping, and more.
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81 Prime Day Fitness Deals You Can Shop Through Today
It's your last chance to save on sneakers, smartwatches, and leggings.
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Here Are All the Best Prime Day Sneaker Deals You Can Shop Right Now
Last day to save on Hokas, Brooks, New Balances, and more.
Megan Rapinoe Feels a ‘Deep Sense of Peace’ About Retiring in 2023
The news comes just weeks before the forward takes on her fourth World Cup.
I Tried the Walk-Run Method at a Major Marathon, and the Results Were Surprising
I used to think slowing down was a sign of weakness. I was wrong.
Strong enough
We Will Survive: The Ultimate Queer Anthems Workout Playlist
Your heart will go “Padam, Padam” for these.
I Tried ‘Posture-Correcting’ Workout Clothes to See If It Really Improved My Performance
Plus, what a physical therapist thinks of the trend.
12 Fun Ideas for When You Can’t Spend Another Minute Inside
This list can help you break out of your summer rut.
It’s Going Down: The Ultimate Kesha Workout Playlist
Run, dance, and scream to her extensive list of hits that basically demand you move to them.
Paddle royale
Pickleball-Curious? Here Are 8 Things to Know Before You Get Started
It may just become your new favorite sport.
The Lululemon Studio Mirror Replicates (Much) of the Magic of In-Person Exercise Classes
The pros and cons of this beautiful yet very pricey high-tech workout device.
The Best Walking Shoes You Can Buy From On
Cute sneaks that’ll put a little spring in your step.
How Kaley Cuoco Is Embracing Scars From an Accident That Nearly Took Her Leg
In 2010, the actor suffered a “horrible” fracture that required emergency surgery.
Jennifer Aniston Made This Workout Swap After Years of Hard Cardio ‘Pounded’ Her Body
The traditional fitness mindset of “no pain, no gain” is “bullshit,” the actor tells SELF.
Food
The Best Protein Powders, According to Registered Dietitians
Vegan, whey, and baking-friendly options—with zero chalky aftertaste.
An Effective Arms and Abs Workout You Can Do in Just 10 Minutes
Build muscle endurance and get a dose of cardio at the same time.
Fitness
34 Core Exercises Top Trainers Swear By
The moves fitness pros use to strengthen and stabilize.
I’m a Sub-3:45 Marathoner With Crohn’s—Here’s How I Keep Running When Symptoms Strike
For Ali Feller, careful research, precise scheduling, and a little experimentation is key.
The Adidas Ultraboost Light Makes My Easy Runs Feel Even Easier
The sneakers are more versatile than you’d think too.
A Guide to Hiking for Anyone Who’s Not Exactly Outdoorsy
Everything you need to know to have a good time—and stay safe—on the trails.
The Best Deals We Found at the REI Anniversary Sale
It’s a great time to shop for discounted camping gear, sneakers, and more.
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