To reduce your chances of getting blisters on the trail, test your new hiking footwear on a casual walk near home so you can break them in, suggests Daneri. “I start off by wearing them while walking my dog,” she says. In terms of what clothing to wear while hiking, select an exercise-friendly outfit that fits the […]
Despite the seismic shift toward remote work culture over the past three years, people are (however reluctantly) heading back to the office. That might be good news for those who thrive on watercooler catch-ups, but not quite as positive for the folks who have been squeezing in exercise between Zoom meetings. So what does this mean […]
Finding yourself hobbled with shin pain a few weeks after starting a running routine can suck the excitement of a new fitness program. But there’s good news: You can take steps to prevent shin splints, a common overuse injury frequently seen in people who are new to high-impact activities like running. Some people use “shin splints” as a general […]
I can’t stand cold weather. And as much as I love running, once temperatures drop, the days get short, and there’s ice on the ground, I’ll do whatever I can to avoid running outside, and simply hit the treadmill instead. So each year, after months of exercising indoors, I find myself anxiously awaiting the first […]
Exercise doesn’t have to involve fancy, complicated moves in order to be effective. In fact, sometimes the simplest routines are best, which is exactly what a calisthenics for beginners workout is all about. Calisthenics is one of those old-school fitness terms that you’re probably vaguely familiar with (hello, middle school gym class!) but perhaps unsure of […]
I based my review off the criteria SELF’s panel of fitness experts recommended for evaluating rowing machines, including things like noise level, ease of maintenance, size and storage, and special features. I was able to keep the Row for several months, so I started with the newbie-focused, three-week You Can Row program classes and then tried […]
There’s no denying the satisfaction you feel after a seriously good fitness class. When the sweat is dripping, your heart is still pumping, and you just know that you absolutely crushed it—you get it. Peloton has done an excellent job at recreating that feeling at home, but it comes at a relatively high price point that a […]
Before testing out the Hydrow rower, I was a rowing newbie. It was probably one of the only major exercise modalities I haven’t tried, and I’ve dabbled in a whole bunch. In fact, if I were to sum up my workout history in one word, it would probably be eclectic. As a kid, I tried ballet, tennis, […]
When you don’t have a ton or time or any exercise equipment at your disposal, consider a bodyweight circuit that combines strength and cardio for a quick yet seriously challenging workout. We have a stellar example below that you can do in about 25 minutes or less! Pairing strength and cardio together in a bodyweight circuit […]
“You’re able to open up and be vulnerable with someone when you’re side by side, in parallel, in ways that you’re not when you’re face to face,” Dr. Bagley says. “It’s like, I can trust this person because they’re struggling in ways that feel really similar, and they’re cheerleading for me when I’m struggling.” 13. […]
For the sake of this article, we’ll talk about rowing machines, since they’re a lot more accessible at gyms and home gyms. What kind of workout is rowing? Anyone who’s tried a workout on a rowing machine knows that it will challenge your cardiovascular endurance, leaving you breathless, and oftentimes, soaking in sweat. But it’ll […]
At first, I had zero idea what I was doing as we cycled through bodyweight exercises that involved a surprising amount of total-body coordination, such as tapping various parts of our feet with the opposite hand in an intricate pattern, or doing an inchworm-like motion to move across the pool. Because there are lots of […]
As anyone who’s made a daily (hot girl) walk a part of their fitness routine knows, taking a stroll can really boost your day—and shopping the best treadmills for walking, like slim under-desk models and machines with challenging incline ranges, is an excellent solution to those days when you just can’t (or don’t want to) go outside […]
On those really busy days when you have almost no time to exercise, you might wonder if a 20-minute workout is even worth it. But we’re here to let you know that, if that’s the time you have, you actually can get in an effective workout. Truth is, there’s a lot you can achieve in […]
The best time of day to work out has been a hotly debated topic among fitness enthusiasts for years. There are those who swear by early morning routines, those who make it happen during their lunch hour, and then there are the night owls. Working out at night does have some clear pros: You can blow off […]