How Much Muscle Can You Gain in a Month?
Want to know how to identify a fitness pro who’s knowledgeable and trustworthy? Ask them how much muscle you can gain in a month. If they give you any answer other than “it depends,” work with someone else. In a wor
25 Signs You Crushed Your Workout That Have Nothing to Do With Sweat or Soreness
There are more legit ways to measure a great session—and, no, they’re not all physical. EF Volart/Getty Images All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commiss
7 Weightlifting Belts to Help You Max Out Your Lifts
A common piece of equipment you’ll see gym-goers wear is a weightlifting belt. They come in a variety of materials and styles — ranging from nylon belts with hook-and-loop closures to leather belts with locking prongs —
Here’s Exactly What to Do on Leg Day, According to Top Trainers
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Full-body routines are great and all, but there’s just something special about leg day. A solid leg workout
Is Pea Protein as Effective as Whey? 5 Reasons to Try This Plant Protein
When you hear “good source of protein,” which foods come to mind? A boneless, skinless chicken breast? A medium-rare prime rib? A cup of Greek yogurt sprinkled with chopped almonds? What about yellow peas? Maybe it’s no
Experts Agree: Your Next Running Shoes Should Be Asics—We Found the Best Pairs
If you’re wondering where to find your next pair of running shoes, we have one suggestion: Asics. Experienced, long-time runners (including some SELF editors) swear by the brand’s supportive, comfy kicks—the kind you ca
Is Working Out Twice a Day Helping or Hurting Your Goals?
If you’re chasing specific fitness results, you may wonder whether working out twice a day will help you achieve them twice as fast. Once a relic of high school sports training, two-a-day workouts are now all over social me
Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do…Anything?
I’m typically one to mind my own business at the gym. It’s my me time, so I don’t really concern myself with what others are doing. (Plus, staring at strangers is rude!). But recently, I noticed something that made my h
17 Simple Fitness Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workouts in 2025
A quick scroll through social media will cement the fact there’s a lot going on in the exercise space: new classes, workouts, and products claiming to bust boredom and give you results, stat; influencers promising the secre
If You Want to Work Out Two Days a Week: Full-Body Routine 2
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. The workout below is for 6 Weeks to Stronger, SELF’s new six-week workout plan geared toward building seriou