Looking for a simple and convenient way to fit in a quick workout? Grab a seat: Chair exercises allow you to target pretty much your entire body—and you don’t need a whole lot of room to get it done. Chair exercises allow you to work your lower body while seated or supported, making them an […]
When it comes to dressing down for a long weekend on the couch (or an energizing vinyasa flow), the best yoga pants are second to none for comfort and a streamlined, effortless look. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of moments when we’d rather binge a string of Netflix shows than contort ourselves into a downward dog […]
There are also plenty of cardio classes out there that you can try. Heart-pumping examples include indoor cycling, kickboxing, HIIT classes, dance cardio, running classes, rowing classes, and more. Rest days: 2 times each week Why: Taking a break lets your body recover and rebuild—and gives it some time for post-workout muscle soreness to ease up—so you […]
This article is part of SELF’s Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime. With that in mind, we’ll be publishing articles up until the new year to help you make […]
If you want to move through life as efficiently and safely as possibly, building balanced strength is key—and we have a full-body dumbbell workout that will help get the job done. “It’s important to do strength-based workouts to help prevent injury and to train the muscle fibers to repeatedly work at higher load,” certified personal […]
Depending on the practice, yoga can be a heart-pumping workout, a gentle stretching session, or a time to ground and clear one’s mind. And the best yoga gifts, from meditation pillows to ultrasoft leggings, will help the receiver enjoy all the benefits one stands to gain from this multifaceted activity. Add yoga’s many perks to […]
Much like walking an unfamiliar trail or negotiating a series of tight switchbacks, finding great gifts for hikers can feel like treading on treacherous terrain: For a sport so seemingly straightforward, hiking still requires a fair amount of gear for safety, practicality, and comfort—and the proper pieces of hiking gear, at that. The wrong pair […]