Tag: Fitness / Workouts

Related Information High-intensity interval training (HIIT), a workout style that involves brief bursts of high-intensity intervals followed by brief periods of low-intensity recovery, is known for being just what the name suggests: high-intensity. And although that may make it sound a little scary, HIIT workouts are actually very short—which for many people makes it sound […]

It’s no secret that strengthening your core is a great thing to do. When I say core, I’m talking all the muscles that make up the trunk of your body—the ones that support your spine and keep your body upright, allow you to twist to the side, and stabilize your body when you lift something […]

On days when exercise is at the bottom of your priority list and making it to a fitness class on time presents a scheduling nightmare, a HIIT workout can be your saving grace. Obviously you can also skip your workout, and you should never feel guilty for doing so. But if you’re someone who feels […]

Chances are, you already know that your lower body includes some serious powerhouse muscles. Your glutes, quads, and hamstrings all work together so you can do everything from running to walking to climbing. Today’s strength routine will work your whole body, but there’s a bit more emphasis on your lower body with the lunges and […]

Today’s workout features a combination move that might take a bit to get into the swing of, but once you do, I think you’ll love it. It’s the jump squat to skater. You’ll do a small jump squat, then skate to the right by extending your right leg to the side and tapping the floor […]

Here we go! It’s the last day of this challenge and we hope you’re ready for a killer workout. This routine has it all: squat thrusts, weighted squats to overhead presses, woodchoppers, and more. You’ve done all of these moves throughout the challenge, so now it’s time to add weight pick up the pace and […]

The kettlebell is a stellar exercise tool, but it can be a little intimidating if you’ve never worked with one before. You’ve probably seen people on Instagram throwing them around or doing really complex moves that seem out of your league. The thing is, kettlebells aren’t just for super advanced exercisers. As long as you […]

There’s no denying that all the muscles in your core are important. You need them all to be strong in order to keep your body stable and supported throughout everyday movements and intense workouts. But many workouts that target the abdominal muscles (and even compound exercises that don’t necessarily target the core but engage those […]

TRX bands are effective and versatile total-body strengthening tools. These specialized suspension straps, which are typically fixed to a wall or anchored overhead, allow exercisers of all levels to do tons of moves using just their weight. They’re also great for challenging your core. Yet their versatility can make them intimidating. With so many unique […]

In an ideal world, we’d all have plenty of time to head to the gym and work out whenever we please and check every other task off our to-do lists in the meantime. In reality? Sometimes all you have time for is a quick workout at home that you can do without equipment. The good […]

So, you want to start lifting weights. You’ve come to the right place. Progressing your bodyweight workouts by adding resistance, like a set of dumbbells, is a great way to further challenge yourself and build stronger muscles. Plus, you’ll continue to reap the endless benefits of resistance training, like strengthening your bones and maintaining muscle […]

Welcome to Day 19 of SELF’s New Year’s Challenge! Today’s core workout will be a fun way to test how much strength you’ve built over the past few weeks. That’s because if you’ve been holding back on weights and have access to more, today’s your day: we strongly encourage you to lift heavy on the […]