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Fitness
Why You Get Side Stitches—and Quick Fixes that Help
They don’t have to ruin your workouts.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness
Kim Kardashian Swears By These Exercises, According to Her Trainer
Her go-to routine builds strength, stability, and longevity.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
Are Bodyweight Exercises Actually Enough to Grow Muscle and Improve Strength?
Here’s how far you can get without picking up any weights.
By Jennifer Heimlich

Fitness
14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Your aching hips, tight hammies, and barking back are begging for these.
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By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
How Frequently Should You Wash Your Workout Wear?
If you have a “one more wear” habit, then this one’s for you.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

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Workouts
Incline Walking vs. Running: What’s the Better Workout?
The answer depends on your goals, fitness level, and how hard you're ready to push your body.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Nutrition
7 Foods That’ll Speed Up Muscle Recovery, According to Fitness Experts
Your diet can play a big role in keeping soreness at bay—here’s what to eat to bounce back better.
By Caroline Tien

Workouts
A Beginner Strength Training Workout for People on GLP-1s
Combat muscle loss with this seven-move routine.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Workouts
3 Strength Exercises for Better Knee Stability
Protect your joint with these simple moves.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Weight Management
On a GLP-1? This Is the Workout Plan That Helps You Keep Muscle
Physical activity is crucial when you’re taking this medication.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Weight Management
How GLP-1s Are Quietly Reshaping Gym Culture
These medications could be one reason why weight room floors seem busier than ever.
By Caitlin Carlson
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Workouts
20 Low-Impact Cardio Moves That Are Gentle on Your Joints
All of the sweat, none of the jumping.
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By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Workouts
5 Chair Exercises That’ll Fire Up Your Abs
The chair makes these core exercises more accessible to more people.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Fitness
Lindsay Lohan’s 5 Wellness Habits That Keep Her Feeling Good From the Inside Out
From her go-to Pilates sessions to her gut-health rituals (yes, kombucha included), the actress shares the habits keeping her energized right now.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Running
Is It Actually Better to Run Fast or Slow?
There are unique benefits to each.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
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Workouts
Jennifer Aniston Swears By These Arms and Abs Exercises—See the Moves
Her go-to routine targets the upper body and core with controlled, low-impact strength work.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
A 20-Minute Kettlebell Workout That Hits Every Major Muscle Group
Check off both cardio and strength with one quick and powerful interval workout.
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By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A. and Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.

Running
Is Running Every Day Good or Bad for You?
The real question is how you approach those miles.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Running
4 Mobility Routines Every Runner Should Do After a Long Run
Ease soreness, boost blood flow, and help your body recover faster with these post-run mobility routines.
By Cindy Kuzma and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
The Workout That’s More Efficient Than Walking or Running
Work smarter, not harder, with this energy-efficient exercise.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
Want Better Sex? Start With This Workout
Hint: It’s not about doing more Kegels.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
This Is the Workout That Actually Builds Bone Density
Strengthen and reduce fracture risk with this routine that combines weight-bearing, resistance, and impact exercises.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
A Surprising Workout to Help You Feel Calmer (It’s Not Yoga)
A growing body of research suggests that cardio may be especially helpful for managing anxiety.
By Korin Miller

Fitness
What Is Curling—And Why Is There a Cheating Scandal?
Two curling teams have been accused of cheating at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
By Johanna Gretschel and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
What HRV Can Tell You About Your Health—and How to Improve It
This metric can offer valuable insight into your wellness, but it’s not the be-all end-all.
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, C.P.T.

Fitness
A 25-Minute Workout to Rebuild Your Pelvic Floor
Made for new moms ready to rebuild without overdoing it.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
9 Simple Exercises Will Improve Your Balance in Just a Few Minutes
Because keeping yourself steady is more important than you think.
By Cassie Hurwitz

Workouts
This 10-Minute Biceps Workout Fits Into Any Schedule
Four simple exercises that build arm strength in minimal time.
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By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
We’ve Been Overselling Working Out as a Weight-Loss Tool
Experts break down why exercise isn’t the best way of burning calories.
By Korin Miller

Health
5 Joint-Damaging Workout Habits You Need to Quit
They’re a sports medicine specialist’s biggest no-nos.
By Erica Sloan

Sports
Why Figure Skater Ilia Malinin’s Winter Olympics Backflip Is Such a Big Deal
And why some feel the hubbub overlooks an earlier pioneer of the move.
By Caroline Tien

Fitness
I Used a Vibration Plate for a Month—Is It Worth the Hype?
The real benefits, the myths, and my honest results.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
This Is How Much Cardio You Actually Need
Official recommendations versus your goals.
By Cheyenne Buckingham

Workouts
The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility and Mobility
Your creaky knees, stiff hips, and achy back will thank you.
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By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
The Best Way to Practice Contrast Therapy
Certain times—and workouts—are better than others.
By Caroline Tien
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ShoppingSELF’s 2025 Sneaker Awards
We tested more than 200 pairs of sneakers and revisited a year's worth of fashion trends to select the cream of the crop.
FitnessThe 2024 SELF Home Fitness Awards
These 36 products make working out easier, more efficient, and just plain fun.By Sara Coughlin and Sarah Felbin
The 2024 SELF Activewear Awards
Meet the 17 sports bras and leggings we can confidently deem must-haves.By Hannah Dylan Pasternak


