Is It Ever Okay to Hit on Someone at the Gym?
By now, most people should know that hitting on someone at the gym with a cringy pickup line is, more often than not, creepy. (And if you didn’t, well, it’s never too late for an etiquette brush-up.) “A gym is not like
Hiking with Plantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have to Hurt—These Boots Prove It
Anyone who deals with plantar fasciitis knows the pain that can come from wearing ill-fitting shoes—and that discomfort can be even worse when you’re trying to get through a challenging hike in a bad pair of boots. Since
Plantar Fasciitis Relief Starts with These Podiatrist-Approved Shoes
If you deal with heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis, then you know the struggle of trying to find comfortable footwear. While no pair is perfect, the best shoes for plantar fasciitis can help relieve the tension
Here's How Many Calories You Burn During 13 Different Exercises
Losing fat is dependent on creating a caloric deficit, which means nailing at least one (and ideally both) of two scenarios: eating fewer calories than needed to maintain your current weight and burning more calories than you
9 Oh-So-Comfy Slip-On Sneakers That Podiatrists Love
A neighborhood walk is all fun and games—until you trip on your untied shoe laces and go flying down the pavement in front of seemingly everyone you know. Maybe you’re over trying to unravel seemingly bulletproof knots, o
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Navigate Your Indoor Bike With This Cycling Glossary
When you’re getting started with indoor cycling, taking time to become familiar with the movement isn’t the only necessary adjustment. There can be a learning curve in terms of the terminology, like all sports and activit
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Does This One Stretch Before She Goes to Bed
In SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen. At just 23 years old, Paige Bueckers has already cemented herself as a force in
This 15-Second Stretch Is the Mobility Move Your Back Has Been Aching For
Sphinx pose might not be the most well-known yoga posture out there—chances are, moves like plank, downward dog, and child’s pose more readily come to mind—but it’s really got a lot to offer, especially for anyone wan