Strength Training for Runners Is a Thing—and You Don’t Want to Skip It
Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your routine can help ward off
Start Here: How to Use SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program
Running is one of the most popular ways to exercise—and among the most polarizing. For every person who happily sets 4:00 a.m. alarms on race morning, there’s another convinced the sport is too hard, too boring, or a wast
What Does ‘Proper’ Running Form Really Look Like?
If you’ve just started pounding the pavement, you probably had this thought cross your mind soon after lacing up: What does proper running form look like? Am I running “wrong”?! Since you probably weren’t ever officia
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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. A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs ex
These Alo Yoga Picks Live in Our Laundry Baskets—We Wear Them That Much
What do Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber, and Addison Rae all have in common? They’ve all been wearing the best Alo Yoga clothing on repeat. Odds are, you’ve spotted the brand’s leggings or hoodies in a workout class or at t
Why Are You Still Gaining Weight While Working Out? Understanding The Mystery Behind Workout And Weight Gain – HealthifyMe Blog | Expert Tips On Fitness, Nutrition, And Healthy Living
Imagine putting your heart and soul into every workout session, sweating it out on the treadmill, and pushing through intense lifting routines, only to step on the scale and find you have gained weight. You are not alone. Gai
Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
The New Oomy Zen Finally Solved My ‘Always-Sore Feet’ Problem
The Oomy Zen has the thickest stack of Oofoam in the Oofos lineup, so it’s no surprise that putting the shoes on feels so good. Dr. Karthas says that’s also due to the way the foam is shaped in the shoe. The footbed’s h
Integrating GLP-1 In Your Holistic Health Plan
What if you could give your weight loss journey a boost? GLP-1 receptor agonists are doctor-prescribed medications that facilitate weight loss by replicating a hormone that curbs your appetite. Their effectiveness is amplifie
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Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) as our body’s kitchen cabinet — a storage system for excess calories that we can dip into if we find ourselves in a pinch, or on a long hike without trail mix. While that is