11 Tips to Set Realistic Fitness Goals You’ll Actually Achieve, According to Top Trainers
Because smart planning at the start can set you up for long-term success. Oleg Breslavstev/Getty Images All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whethe
The Best Running Gloves Will Keep Your Hands Warm for Miles
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. You might not think much about your hands when running. But if you forget to cover them up when temps dip belo
Does Barre ‘Count’ as Strength Training or Is It More About Flexibility?
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hop into any barre class and your muscles will quickly start to feel it: As you pulse to the beat of the boomi
We’ve Tested Home Gym Equipment for Years—This Is the Best of the Best
Exercising at home is a great way to avoid crowded gyms, save some money on memberships, and make progress toward your fitness goals—on your own schedule. While we love a good bodyweight workout, adding the right machines a
25 Signs You Crushed Your Workout That Have Nothing to Do With Sweat or Soreness
There are more legit ways to measure a great session—and, no, they’re not all physical. EF Volart/Getty Images All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commiss
Here’s Exactly What to Do on Leg Day, According to Top Trainers
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Full-body routines are great and all, but there’s just something special about leg day. A solid leg workout
Experts Agree: Your Next Running Shoes Should Be Asics—We Found the Best Pairs
If you’re wondering where to find your next pair of running shoes, we have one suggestion: Asics. Experienced, long-time runners (including some SELF editors) swear by the brand’s supportive, comfy kicks—the kind you ca
Does Walking Backwards on a Treadmill Actually Do…Anything?
I’m typically one to mind my own business at the gym. It’s my me time, so I don’t really concern myself with what others are doing. (Plus, staring at strangers is rude!). But recently, I noticed something that made my h
“Ass to Grass” or 90 Degrees? Here's How Low You Should Be Squatting
Whether you’re loading a barbell on your back, racking a kettlebell over your shoulder, or just warming up with bodyweight squats, one question remains a constant: What is the proper squat depth? How low you go is as impo
Does It Matter When You Consume Protein? The Anabolic Window Theory Says Yes
No one argues that what you eat plays a crucial role in your overall fitness, body composition, and athletic performance. To build your muscles, you need to be eating plenty of protein. But what about when you eat it? M