When I was a kid, sports were the place where I found my friends and my community, as well as my confidence and sense of self. I loved sports because they allowed me to challenge myself, but mostly because playing […]
SELF talked to five young people whose stories are noteworthy not only because they offer a counter narrative to the fearmongering and misinformation, but also because they show that trans kids who play sports are simply kids who play sports. […]
The question remains: How, exactly, do bans on trans athletes protect girls from abuse? The answer is, they don’t. The notion that trans girls are a threat or pose danger to cis girls is simply untrue. If anyone’s safety is […]
Summer is swiftly coming to an end—and as the season changes, you may find yourself in need of some fresh kicks or new activewear. Right now, plenty of brands are offering early Labor Day promotions, and that includes Nike’s Fall […]
Just like debates about macros and if lifting weights makes women bulky, talks about pelvic tilt can get a little heated in the fitness world. “There is a connotation of late where people think pelvic tilt is bad,” says Tony Gentilcore, CSCS, co-founder […]
Adding a folding treadmill to your home is a great way to make daily walking a bit more accessible, especially if you don’t have a ton of time (or space) to spare. It can easily store under your desk or […]
If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness program, because your goal defines what you do,” says Melanie Melillo, CPT. In the case […]
Camel pose (ustrasana, as it’s known in Sanskrit) seems simple: You kneel down, arch your back, and grab your heels. But this backbend and chest opener has so much more going on. Camel pose is accessible to yogis of all […]
Getting back to working out after a break isn’t as easy as dusting off your sneakers and renewing your gym membership. If you’re wondering how to start exercising again and feel overwhelmed about where to even begin, well, that’s totally […]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a yoga class without at least a few downward facing dog, and upward-facing dog poses, and that’s for a good reason. Appropriately done, foundational poses help fire up your whole kinetic chain, making them ideal […]
