4 Feel-Good Active Recovery Routines to Make Your Next Run Even Better
Your running program is packed with cardio days and sprinkled with strength routines, but that’s not all—it also includes a lot of sweet, sweet rest. This is vital not only because it feels so damn good, but also because
2 Cooldowns Take You From Running to Relaxed in 10 Minutes or Less
It’s tempting to go straight from a run to shower, couch…or nap. But taking a few minutes to bring your body back to baseline can jump-start your recovery afterward. When you’re walking or running, your heart beats fast
10 Running Myths Top Coaches Really Wish You’d Stop Believing
The truth about your pace, those walking breaks, and your knees—lots about your knees. Collage: Self ; Source images: AN Studio/Ivan Pantic/Getty Images All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editor
Start Here: How to Use SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program
Running is one of the most popular ways to exercise—and among the most polarizing. For every person who happily sets 4:00 a.m. alarms on race morning, there’s another convinced the sport is too hard, too boring, or a wast
What Does ‘Proper’ Running Form Really Look Like?
If you’ve just started pounding the pavement, you probably had this thought cross your mind soon after lacing up: What does proper running form look like? Am I running “wrong”?! Since you probably weren’t ever officia
Weight Loss Injections: Do They Really Work And Are They Right For You?
Weight loss is no longer just about willpower, diet charts, and gym memberships. With advances in science and the growing demand for medically supervised weight loss solutions, a new player has entered the conversation. It is
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. A quick scan of any gym will show you: Abs ex
Stuff These Cute Pilates Socks Into Your Gym Bag, Stat
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. A true mind-body workout, Pilates offers some
Understanding Glucagon Function In Blood Sugar Regulation
Over the last few years, much attention has been given to insulin and its role in blood sugar management. But equally important (and often overlooked) is glucagon, a hormone that works in tandem with insulin to regulate the b
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. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put