Tag: Fitness / Workouts

Looking to work your arms? A triceps workout is a great routine to add to your workout program, since it’ll help you build strength in the upper part of your arms—and it doesn’t require a whole lot of time or equipment to get the job done. In fact, you can get in a great triceps […]

Strength training is a must for runners, whether your goal is to get faster, prevent injury, or simply help your miles feel easier. And this mini-band workout for runners is a great routine to slot into your program to reap those benefits. In this video, which is the next installment of Sweat With SELF’s Fitness […]

When it comes to short-yet-effective exercise routines, a full-body HIIT workout is tough to beat. “Probably the number one reason why HIIT workouts are popular is because they’re get-in-and-get-out-quickly kind of workouts,” certified personal trainer Francine Delgado-Lugo, CPT, movement and strength coach and cofounder of Form Fitness Brooklyn, tells SELF. HIIT stands for high-intensity interval […]

When you think about strengthening your chest, free weights like dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells probably come to mind. But a cable chest workout is an effective-yet-underrated way to smoke your upper half, and can be a great addition to your upper-body strength training program along with those pec dumbbell workouts or kettlebell circuits you may […]

Yes, barbells can be intimidating when you’re just starting out. But with a full-body barbell workout that’s created specifically for first-timers, you can ease into using this fitness tool. And once you do so, you may just find it’s your new favorite way to strength train. One thing that’s important to keep in mind if […]

Fact: A lot of go-to exercises, like squatting, lunging, deadlifting, and pressing, involve forward and backward motion. But incorporating lateral exercises—basically, side-to-side moves—into your workout routine is also super important. Lateral movements are incredibly beneficial to everyday life, certified personal trainer Francine Delgado-Lugo, CPT, movement and strength coach and cofounder of Form Fitness Brooklyn, tells […]

When it comes to working out, most runners are happy just lacing up their shoes and hitting the pavement. But slotting in a glute workout for runners alongside your regular mileage can pay big dividends. So get ready to add in some new butt exercises! Before we get into why strong glutes matter, here’s a […]

If you’re looking for a great Pilates arms and abs workout that doesn’t take up a ton of time, this routine is one you’ll have to add to your mix. It takes just 20 minutes—and all you need is a mat to get it done. In this installment of Sweat With SELF’s Beginner Mat Pilates […]

You may think you need to run, jump, or do other explosive, plyometric moves in order to really challenge yourself during exercise. But we have a stellar low-impact workout that proves you can get in a sweaty session without pummeling your joints and ligaments. Both strength training and cardio workouts can be created to be […]

Looking for an exercise routine that’ll help you build full-body strength while giving you a dose of cardio? We have a 30-minute kettlebell workout that packs a great two-for-one punch with an interval-style circuit full of functional, full-body strength moves. You’ll be focusing on basic movement patterns in this full-body kettlebell circuit, which is a […]

Don’t have a ton of strength-training equipment at your disposal? No worries. We have a great single-dumbbell workout that will fire up your entire body with just a single weight. It’s a solid routine to have in your arsenal of at-home strength workouts since it requires minimal equipment, hits pretty much all your major muscle […]