Fitness
8 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Poop (After Class, Hopefully)
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
We Asked a Psychologist Why So Many Average Men Think They Can Beat a Top Female Athlete in Her Sport
By Cindy Kuzma
Hey, Shoe Brands: Submit Your Best Kicks for Our 2024 Sneaker Awards
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
15 Pulling Exercises to Fire Up the Entire Backside of Your Body
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
20 Things Everyone in Their 20s Should Know About Fitness
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
Gifts For Your Fitness Friends
The Best Home Workout Equipment for Every Type of Exerciser
High-tech treadmills, space-saving dumbbells, and more gear that brings the gym to you.By Malia Griggs and Sara Coughlin
27 Gifts the Runner in Your Life Will Love—And Actually Use
We got recs from marathoners, coaches, and joggers alike.27 slidesBy Ashley Wolfgang
30 Fitness Gifts for Your Favorite Gym Rat
Including plush recovery slides, a cult-fave belt bag, and wearable weights.30 slidesBy Sarah Madaus and Sara Coughlin
18 Pairs of Comfy Walking Shoes for Every Occasion
Whether you’re running errands, taking long strolls, or standing all day.19 slidesBy Sara Coughlin and Sarah Madaus
The Best UPF Clothing So You Don't Burn to a Crisp in the Sun
By Sarah Madaus and Jessica Kasparian
I Trained for My First Half Marathon With the Hoka Skyward X. Here Are My Thoughts
By Jenna Ryu
Do Lululemon’s Leggings Seem…Smaller to You?
By Katie Way
The Best Hiking Shorts for All Kinds of Summertime Strolls
By Hannah Singleton and Sara Coughlin
9 Protein Powders That Actually Taste Good
By Sara Coughlin
SELF Daily
Learning to Swim as an Adult Feels Like Coming Home
By S. Bear Bergman
The Best Shoes for Anyone Who Deals With Plantar Fasciitis
By Sarah Madaus and Sara Coughlin
How to Follow the WNBA Draft If You’re Newly Obsessed With Women’s Basketball
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
On Just Made Its First-Ever Gym Shoe—Here’s How They Look, Feel, and Perform During Workouts
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
A Quick, Beginner-Friendly Pilates Routine You Can Do in Your Living Room
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
7 Moves to Try If You’re Dealing With Shin Splints
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
What Is Zone 2 Cardio, and Does It Live Up to All the Hype?
By Cindy Kuzma
8 Things to Know About UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Right Now
By Lizzy Briskin
The Right—And Wrong—Way to Approach Working Out With Migraine
By Erica Sweeney
How to Work Your Way to Your Very First From-the-Floor Push-Up
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
The Best Mats for Hot Yoga, According to Experts
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Jessica Kasparian
A Quick ‘Fart Walk’ Might Be Just What You Need to End Your Day
By Lizzy Briskin
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Caitlin Clark, Basketball’s Newest Superstar
By Lizzy Briskin
The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots, According to Outdoor Experts
By Hannah Singleton and Sara Coughlin
Exercise Might Be the Natural Sleep Aid You’re Seriously Overlooking
By Cindy Kuzma
The Best Trail Running Shoes, According to Outdoor Experts
By Johanna Flashman, Hannah Singleton, and Sara Coughlin
I Used to Hate Running. Here’s How I Learned to Actually Enjoy It
By Jenna Ryu
12 Women’s Sports Documentaries You’ll Want to Stream Immediately
By Taylor Dutch
The Very Best Leggings for Basically Any Situation
By Sara Coughlin
12 Benefits of Strength Training That Go Beyond Building Muscle
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Does Pilates ‘Count’ as Strength Training?
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
How Katy O’Brian Got Ripped for ‘Love Lies Bleeding’—While Dealing With a Major Health Scare
By Pam Moore, MS, C.P.T., OTR/L
The New Oofos Recovery Shoes Are Super Comfy and So Ugly-Cute
By Christa Sgobba, C.P.T.
The Best Folding Treadmills, According to Experts
By Sara Coughlin
Awards Season
The 2024 SELF Activewear Awards
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
The 2023 SELF Activewear Awards
By SELF Staffers