Picking up some weights can help you get stronger, sure, but it’s not the only benefit of strength training—not by any stretch. (You’ll appreciate that pun more when you get to number nine.) With strength training, you challenge your muscles […]
There aren’t many bodyweight movements that mobilize as much upper-body muscle as the triceps dip exercise. Spanning two joints and four major muscles, classic bar dips are an incredibly simple and effective way to build muscle and strength in your triceps, […]
Pilates isn’t new—in fact, it’s nearly 100 years old!—but lately, more and more folks are turning to this form of low-impact exercise. Case in point: Pilates nabbed the title as the most popular workout of 2023, according to ClassPass’s annual […]
About two years after my diagnosis, I was cast in my dream role of Jackie, a bisexual bodybuilder in this darkly romantic psychological thriller directed by Rose Glass. It was supposed to be my first day of shooting, and they’d […]
March 13, 2024 | BY: BODi March 13, 2024 BODi Short on time but still expect fast results? BODi LAVA is your 20-minute solution. Because when legendary Super Trainer Elise Joan combines athletic yoga, primal movements, and bodyweight strength, the […]
The concept of recovery footwear is so, so tempting if you spend a lot of time on your feet, whether you’re currently training for a race or constantly working a double. Problem is, so many of the recovery shoes out […]
Although you might be familiar with doing lunges in your every day workouts, the low lunge or crescent lunge in yoga is slightly more complex. Crescent lunge (or anjaneyasana in Sanskrit) includes both a lunge and a backbend, and as such, […]
A solid list of go-to bodyweight exercises is like an insurance policy for your fitness goals. You could find yourself miles from a gym with no exercise equipment in sight and just 15 minutes to spare and still have the […]
If you’re a fan of cushy, highly-padded sneakers, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve picked out the best Hoka shoes for walking, based on expert input and SELF tester reviews, to help you find your next favorite pair. Whether […]
Nothing puts a damper (pun intended) on a walk, hike, run, or commute like a surprise storm, especially when it results in soggy feet. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to: With the best waterproof shoes and water-resistant options out there, you […]
