17 Simple Fitness Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workouts in 2025
A quick scroll through social media will cement the fact there’s a lot going on in the exercise space: new classes, workouts, and products claiming to bust boredom and give you results, stat; influencers promising the secre
Start Here: How to Use SELF’s 6 Weeks to Stronger Workout Plan
When you start looking for a new workout program, it can easily turn into “go big or go home” pretty damn quickly. This kicks off a fitness trajectory I’ve seen all too often: A headfirst dive into working out, cramming
10 Tips to Have a Healthier Valentine's Day
When you’re trying to stick to a healthier lifestyle, holidays can be a challenge, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. All those Valentine’s Day treats — like candy hearts, boxes of chocolate, decadent dinners, and
10 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Next Workout
The core stabilization you build through rowing can improve your day-to-day functioning in lots of ways, whether we’re talking about in the gym or outside of it—for example, allowing you to pick up heavy objects without s
5 Invigorating Stretches to Slot In Between Bed-Rotting Sessions
This article is part of SELF’s third annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With that in mind, we’ll be
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a New Gym, According to a Personal Trainer
With the new year looming, one of the biggest to-dos on many people’s list is to finally figure out a fitness program. In lots of cases, joining a gym is step one here. But with all the options staring you in the face—bou
When Is The Best Time To Workout To Lose Weight?
When it comes to weight loss, timing might just be everything. While most of us focus on what kind of exercise we should do or how long we should do it, we often overlook when we should exercise. Is there an optimal time of d
Sumo Vs. Conventional Deadlift: What Are the Differences?
In the health and fitness space, there are a number of fearsome ideological match-ups: cardio vs strength training, plant vs animal protein, the front squat vs back squat. Among these titanic topics, however, few can rival
Effective Fitness Plan For Women To Lose Weight Fast
Losing weight involves many factors, but diet and exercise matter the most. What you eat and how you work out play a significant role in how quickly you see results. However, the fitness plan for women to lose weight is not t
The Superman Is the Core Exercise Your Workout Might Be Missing
Any workout move that has you lying on your stomach may sound way too easy. But the Superman exercise is anything but—providing a muscle-trembling challenge and full-body benefits that are truly no joke. There are several v