10 Tips to Have a Healthier Valentine's Day
When you’re trying to stick to a healthier lifestyle, holidays can be a challenge, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. All those Valentine’s Day treats — like candy hearts, boxes of chocolate, decadent dinners, and
10 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Next Workout
The core stabilization you build through rowing can improve your day-to-day functioning in lots of ways, whether we’re talking about in the gym or outside of it—for example, allowing you to pick up heavy objects without s
5 Invigorating Stretches to Slot In Between Bed-Rotting Sessions
This article is part of SELF’s third annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With that in mind, we’ll be
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a New Gym, According to a Personal Trainer
With the new year looming, one of the biggest to-dos on many people’s list is to finally figure out a fitness program. In lots of cases, joining a gym is step one here. But with all the options staring you in the face—bou
How To Stop Emotional Eating Now
Emotional eating is a typical response to stress, in which food becomes a source of solace rather than sustenance. This pattern often begins subtly in the moments of our daily lives when emotions run high—be it joy, stress,
Create Your Perfect Fitness Plan To Build Muscle
Building muscle, also known as hypertrophy, is often seen as a way to improve your appearance. While it is true that muscle growth enhances how you look, the benefits are more than just aesthetics. Increasing or maintaining m
How a Healthier Microbiome Can Elevate Your Workouts
So you’ve been giving considerable thought to your max heart rate, your muscular endurance, and your macros. But one thing you might not have given much thought is your microbiome — specifically, how it can help or hinde
Diet Desserts: Healthier Recipes For Weight Loss Success
Many people think weight loss diets mean cutting out desserts completely. However, the key is making smarter choices about what, how often, and how much you eat. While there’s no such thing as a zero-calorie, zero-fat diet
Sumo Vs. Conventional Deadlift: What Are the Differences?
In the health and fitness space, there are a number of fearsome ideological match-ups: cardio vs strength training, plant vs animal protein, the front squat vs back squat. Among these titanic topics, however, few can rival
Effective Fitness Plan For Women To Lose Weight Fast
Losing weight involves many factors, but diet and exercise matter the most. What you eat and how you work out play a significant role in how quickly you see results. However, the fitness plan for women to lose weight is not t