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6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk.…
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Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much…
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Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes…
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Relieve Stress With These 8 Gentle Yoga Poses
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there…
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FITT Principle: The Most Effective Way to Structure Your Workouts
The hardest part of exercising isn’t usually the exercise itself. It’s knowing how to get started. It can be intimidating…
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Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge…
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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…
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Lifestyle
Suns Out, Guns Out: The 6 Coolest Outdoor Gyms Around the World
What could be better than a blood-pumping, heart-racing, endorphin-crushing workout? One with a sweet view. Outdoor gyms are becoming a…
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Lifestyle
How to Do Locust Pose in Yoga (Salabhasana)
Locust pose, or salabhasana, is a belly-down, or prone, yoga posture that stretches your chest, shoulders, and spine. It’s also…
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