Tag: Fitness

Pro golfer Michelle Wie West has been swinging a golf club for years. After all, she became the youngest player to qualify for the United States Golf Association Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship at just 10 years old. Watching her the motion seems smooth, unencumbered, and innate. So it came as a bit of surprise […]

If you’re just getting started strength training, you might be wondering what the best exercise really is. But like lots of things in the fitness world, there’s not one, clear-cut answer. The best exercise depends on a lot of things, and one huge one is simple: enjoyment. Does this exercise make you feel good when […]

Cardio workouts don’t have to include lots of jumping around. In fact, this kettlebell cardio workout will challenge your aerobic system with a host of low-impact moves—and also work to help you build strength throughout your entire body. Consider this a double-duty workout. In this video, the second installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Kettlebells […]

If you’re a fitness enthusiast or someone who is looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, then a fitness subscription box is the way to go. Fitness subscription boxes not only conveniently deliver exciting activewear products to your door each month, but can also introduce you to new workout equipment or healthy snacks that you may […]

Everyone seems to have tight hips these days, making hip stretches more important than ever. It makes sense—spending a lot of time sitting keeps your hip flexors in a shortened position more than they should be. Constricting the muscles in this way can make them super tight, especially if you’re not incorporating hip stretches and […]

“Ditch the rules of what you ‘should’ be doing,’” Barb Puzanovova, CPT, founder of The Non-Diet Trainer, tells SELF. “Movement isn’t punishment for what your body looks like, for what you ate, for who you are or aren’t.” By focusing on what exercise brings to the table, rather than what it needs to atone for, […]

Looking to be more active at home with a treadmill but don’t have the space? The best folding treadmills can be a great way to squeeze in a cardio workout while also being huge space savers. Foldable treadmills (or under-desk treadmills) are ideal for small spaces because they can easily be stored away versus ellipticals […]

From running to jumping to squatting, there are tons of movements where strong quads come in handy. So taking the time to target this muscle group through quad exercises is always a good idea. First though, let’s get clear on what, exactly, your quads actually are. Your quads (technically known as quadriceps femoris) are the […]

Fitbit users will soon have a new piece of health information right at their fingertips (or wrists): The company announced this week that they’ve received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the technology that powers their new irregular heart rhythm notifications feature. The Fitbit atrial fibrillation software is an algorithm based […]