The Right Sports Bra Can Make Running Easier and Less Painful—Here Are the Best Ones
We love a soft, strappy bralette when we’re lounging at home—but certainly not when we’re hitting the pavement. For high-impact workouts, only the best running sports bras will do. And by that, we mean supportive, sweat
How to Do the Clam Shell Exercise to Fire Up Your Side-Butt
Anyone who spends a lot of the day sitting could probably stand to strengthen their glutes. And the clam shell exercise is an excellent way to do just that. But it also offers a whole lot more. This exercise—which is a stap
After Testing Dozens of Pairs, We’ve Found the Very Best Leggings for Exercise
Not to toot our own horn, but we know a thing or two about the best exercise leggings here at SELF—in fact, we recognize a select few of them every year during our Activewear Awards. While it may sound dramatic, we think a
These Are the Shoes You Want If You Have Plantar Fasciitis
You can have plantar fasciitis with flat feet, high arches, wide feet, or narrow feet…. The condition doesn’t discriminate. So, Dr. Canzanese points out, it’s important to try many kinds of shoes to find out what feels
Reduce Soreness and Accelerate Recovery With a Contrast Bath
A contrast bath (or contrast water therapy) is a technical term for a hot bath, followed by a cold bath, followed by a hot bath, then a cold bath (repeated for about 20 minutes). This recovery modality could be more advantage
The Best Fleece-Lined Leggings for Running, Hiking, and Getting Cozy
The temps are dropping—and if your motivation to get outside is too, some new seasonally appropriate gear could help give you the boost you need to leave your cozy cave. Fleece-lined leggings can help keep you toasty on tha
How Many Protein Shakes per Day Is Too Many?
When you’re pressed for time, it’s easy to reach for a bottle to fuel up. But that begs the question: How many protein shakes a day is okay to drink? While these beverages should never be the centerpiece of your diet—yo
These Great Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals Won’t Last Long
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This Game-Changing Bicycle Desk Is $140 Off for Black Friday
The FlexiSpot Deskcise V9 Pro is currently on sale for Black Friday. Get yours while it’s $140 off! As someone who works from home full time—read: my commute consists of moving from my bed to my couch—finding ways t
I Swapped My AirPods for the New Google Pixel Buds—Here’s How They Stack Up
On the bike where you’re stationary, the touch controls worked flawlessly. I was able to turn on noise cancellation with a press and hold, which really allowed me to immerse myself into my workout. The traffic underneath my