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
I Found Running Belts With Tons of Pockets That Actually Stay in Place
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Confession: I used to completely avoid running belts. The first couple I tried slid up my waist and bounced ar
7 Pairs of Yoga Pants We’re Wearing from Brunch to the Gym
I’m only 29, so imagine my surprise when I realized that I’d witnessed a trend come into fashion, disappear into oblivion, and then reemerge under a new name years later. I’m talking about yoga pants (or as Gen Z likes
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
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
SELF’s 2025 Sneaker Awards Are Coming—Here’s How to Submit
You heard it here first—it’s time to hit the ground running for the 2025 SELF Sneaker Awards. Year after year, SELF’s Sneaker Awards crown the best new pairs across every category, from lifestyle staples to gym rat favo