We’ve Tried Hundreds of Black Leggings Over the Years—These Are the Top 10
But when it comes to options for black leggings, the limit does not exist. So the SELF team got to work testing tights from ...
Sorry, But Running Without Energy Gels Isn’t the Flex You Think
But the line of thinking always seems to be the same: Much like raw-dogging a flight or taking a no-sleep challenge, going ...
If You Did Dry January, Read This Before You Jump Back Into Drinking
This article is part of Dry January, Straight Up, your no-BS guide to cutting out alcohol for 31 days—or longer. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series throughout January. Read more here ...
Are Cycle-Syncing Workouts Legit? Here's What the Science Says
Curious about cycle syncing? Here’s everything you need to know. The menstrual cycle can be divided into two main phases: follicular, the first half of the cycle when you menstruate and an ovary gets ...
The Wrong Shoes Can Make Knee Pain Worse, But These Actually Help
However, if your pain is due to an injury or so intense that you can’t bend your knee or put weight on it, talk to your ...
Meet SELF’s Everyday Athletes for 2025
That’s why our Everyday Athletes have been at the core of our fitness content for years: We want you to see yourselves on the ...
8 Ways to Prevent Major Joint Pain as You Age
Strength training is one of the best things you can do for healthy joints, Dr. Lee says. That’s because it builds muscle, and ...
If You’re Looking for a New Treadmill, Start Here
Size Before you start shopping, measure your space to make sure a treadmill will fit. Leave several feet of room behind the ...
Andie MacDowell’s Painful Hip Symptoms Were Actually Piriformis Syndrome—Here’s What to Know
It’s called piriformis syndrome, and the 66-year-old said on The Drew Barrymore Show on January 23 that the pain the ...
Can You Be Friends With Your Ex? These 10 Questions Can Help You Decide
It’s not easy to go from romantic to platonic—but these prompts can help you figure out if it’s even possible.
Does Barre ‘Count’ as Strength Training or Is It More About Flexibility?
Hop into any barre class and your muscles will quickly start to feel it: As you pulse to the beat of the booming playlist, it ...
Lili Reinhart Is Fighting for Her Health—and Yours
When I meet her at the Cara Restaurant in Los Angeles in early November 2024, Reinhart exudes a warmth I immediately ...