So, yes, this is the place. Yes, it can be uncomfortable. Yes, it will be work. Yes, we will all make mistakes. And yet we need to speak up and speak out anyway. But how is it part of our job you ask? Let’s talk about it. Think back to what brought you into this […]
As for safety, rooms with hardwood floors are going to be better choices than those with carpet. Working out directly on carpet can strain your feet, knees, and ankles, which can leave you more susceptible to injury, says Roser. Using a yoga mat or an exercise mat when lying on the floor can help with […]
The best bike for you With bike shops reporting anywhere from a 30 to 600 percent increase in sales this year, compared to last, it’s clear that people are turning to two-wheelers to get around and stay active while socially distancing. But considering many bikes can cost $ 1,000 or more, how do you know […]
That’s where resistance bands come in big for the at-home exerciser: You can pretty much create your own pulley system with one. While you can buy an over-the-door anchor online ($ 10, amazon.com), you can also make your own by tying a knot at each end of a long sock, putting both sides into the […]
When I first started deadlifting, my lower back would kill the next day. Turns out, I was skimping on something major: glute activation. “Glute activation primes the muscle to do the actual work during the workout,” ACE-certified personal trainer Sivan Fagan, founder of Strong with Sivan in Baltimore, M.D., tells SELF. “It boosts blood flow […]
At that point I was still going through the shock of winning the trials, but that definitely turned my world upside down. It crushed me. For a few weeks I was just so emotional. I needed to cry, but I never got myself to the point where I could cry. And every time anybody asked […]
Length: 15-37 minutes Workout type: No-equipment “This is one of nine episodes in a series that is perfect for people who do not want too much of a high-impact intensity. What I like about these workouts and the instructors, it’s mainly focused on using at least 60-70% of your maximum effort. These episodes of workouts […]
When it comes to workouts, sometimes you need a twofer: strength training and cardio, all in one. This bodyweight legs workout checks both boxes—it’ll challenge the muscles in your lower body while making you break a sweat. The best part? You can do it in less than 20 minutes. This workout is a great option […]
It’s one of the most stubborn exercise myths out there – that doing thousands of sit-ups is the way to get a six-pack. In truth, six-packs are made in the kitchen, not the gym, and smashing out countless sit-ups is more likely to result in a sore lower back than a six-pack. We spoke to […]
If your at-home workout routine has been feeling a little stale, adding the best butt workouts at home to your mix can be just what you need to feel ready to tackle your next strength training session. Your butt muscles are among the largest in your body, and the best butt workouts out there will […]
When it comes to dressing down for a long weekend on the couch (or an energizing Vinyasa flow), a pair of yoga pants is second to none for comfort and a streamlined, yet not overly constrictive, fit. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of moments when we’d rather binge a string of Hulu episodes than contort ourselves […]
Running outside safely during the new coronavirus pandemic means acquainting yourself with a new piece of gear: the running mask. I run early (and solo) within Chicago’s city limits, but I still constantly calculate angles and hop curves to maintain 6 feet between myself and each of my fellow athletes, pedestrians, cyclists, and unleashed dogs. […]
Living alone in Manhattan during the COVID-19 pandemic, I find myself constantly riding waves of anxiety and loneliness. But I am lucky to have an arsenal of mood-boosting tools at my disposal: calls with loved ones, phone sessions with my therapist, cuddles with my dog—and my daily workout with the FitnessAI app, which uses artificial […]
Once you master the major bodyweight exercises, you’ll be amazed at how well-stocked your fitness arsenal is, because it only takes small tweaks to the standard version of each to change the difficulty of the move and which muscles it targets. The diamond push-up is a great example of this. While all kinds of push-ups […]
Good for: The fitness aficionado who loves to snack throughout the day. Why it’s worth it: Gainzbox is a subscription box that’s tailored to the everyday athlete. Each month, the brand sends out a curated selection of four to six pieces of fitness tanks and tees, equipment (from weights to resistance bands), and supplements and […]