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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 one foot in front of the other. “Walking is just the easiest form of […]
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Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch and you’ll see loads of people participating in what looks to be a super-intense fitness competition, packed […]
Continue ReadingPickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport. So if you’re looking to learn or level up your game, it won’t be hard to grab pals to join you on the court. The trickier part is finding the right gear to play with. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been playing for years, having good equipment matters. […]
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You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve stepped on a nail, or like a pebble’s worked its way into your shoe. Sound […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re looking to get a myriad of metrics from your actual workout, Oura’s probably not going to do it for you. When used for running, for instance, you’ll get total duration, average heart rate, active calorie burn, and a summary of how much time was spent in each of your heart rate zones (plus […]
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“I wore these after the New York City and Chicago marathons when my feet were really struggling, and they felt like a massage for my tired, achy arches,” she adds. “These will be your go-to when you don’t want to lace up, but still need that extra support.” Enough said. Good for: the beach, camping, […]
Continue ReadingAnd if you’ve never thought about wearing flared pants to yoga before, consider this: “If you’re someone who lacks a little bit of mobility or needs help when you’re in class, you can grab the flare of the pants to pull your leg up or to pull yourself into a position,” Francine Delgado-Lugo, CPT, cofounder […]
Continue ReadingIn SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. At just 23 years old, Paige Bueckers has already cemented herself as a force in women’s basketball: She’s the fastest player in UConn history to reach 2,000 career points; she was the […]
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You heard it here first—it’s time to hit the ground running for the 2025 SELF Sneaker Awards. Year after year, SELF’s Sneaker Awards crown the best new pairs across every category, from lifestyle staples to gym rat favorites to pickleball trainers and everything in between. All sneakers are rigorously tested and vetted by SELF editors […]
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At the same time, though, the need to keep going and going like the Energizer Bunny can be its own challenge. “It builds a lot of patience and focus to get through those longer sessions,” running coach Jessica Reyes, CPT, owner of Sugar Runs, tells SELF. But the biggest drawback of longer workouts may be […]
Continue ReadingWith so many options to choose from, shopping for running shoes can bring up some surprisingly existential questions. Am I a “max cushioning” person—someone who values comfort, possibly over performance? Or do I care more about running fast, even if it means my feet don’t feel quite as cradled as they could? Usually, all of […]
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The last thing you want to think about during a tough, sweaty workout is your shoes. Ideally, they’re grounding your lifts, stabilizing your dynamic moves, and keeping you comfy throughout your session. If your current gym shoes leave you feeling wobbly, unsupported, and generally distracted, then it’s time to upgrade to a new pair of […]
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