The 2024 SELF Home Fitness Awards
Hi, reader, and welcome to the 2024 SELF Home Fitness Awards! We firmly believe that you don’t need to join a gym to create a functional (dare we say joyful?!) workout routine that’s tailored to your goals and favorite ty
7 Strength Moves You Should Be Doing in Your 30s
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Despite what scrolling through GymTok might have you think, exercise doesn’t need to be complex or fancy to
This Beginner-Friendly Chest Workout Will Strengthen Your Upper Body
Whether you’re carrying a bag of dog food, walking with a stroller, or pushing open a heavy door, there are tons of instances when a beginner chest workout can really come in clutch, giving you the strength you need to crus
WTF Are Toe Spacers and Do They Actually Make Your Workout Better?
Real talk: When was the last time you stretched out your toes? If the answer is, um, never, TikTok would like to have a word with you. Fitfluencers are raving about the power of toe spacers to help you avoid injury, run bette
If I Don’t Get Sore After a Workout, Does That Mean It’s Not…Working?
“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with tons of TikTok videos
29 Fitness Gifts for Wellness Buffs, Road Runners, and Your Friend Who Never Skips Leg Day
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Here’s What Kept the NYC Marathon’s ‘Final Finishers’ Going in the Home Stretch
The first runners to cross the finish line get all the glory—but the last deserve our admiration too. The home stretch of the New York City Marathon is dusted with confetti—colorful pieces of paper that litter the sidewal
What Compression Socks Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Workouts
Of course, how you feel the day or two after a race or a heavy lifting session may matter more to you than your levels of certain blood chemicals. And several studies have found people report perceiving less discomfort in the
The Best Walking Shoes for Wide Feet, According to Podiatrists
Take me right to the shoes! How to tell if you have wide feet If standard-width shoes feel uncomfortable, meaning they chafe, pinch, or rub against the sides of your foot, that’s a sign that you need wider shoes, Brianna Al
Your Guide to the Most Supportive Running Shoes for Flat Feet
Running with flat feet can be painful—and we’re not just talking about post-workout muscle soreness. Having this foot shape makes you more likely to overpronate, meaning your arches may roll too far inward (toward the gro