Why You Should Ask Your Friends for a Performance Review
It’s a familiar ritual for any employee: the performance review. Your manager calls you into their office to discuss your…
5 Best Deadlift Alternatives for Strength, Muscle Growth & Lower Back Pain Relief
Most of us have had our good days and bad days when it comes to…
Assisted Single-Leg RDL: The Best Hamstring Exercise for Strength, Balance, and Injury Prevention
Unilateral exercises like the single-leg Romanian Deadlift—aka the RDL— reduce muscle imbalances, strengthen stabilizer muscles,…
Structured Mobility Training for Endurance Athletes: The Recovery Strategy That Boosts Performance
For endurance athletes and HYROX competitors, piling on more training volume often feels like the obvious path to better performance:…
Low on Vitamin D Right Now? Your Calcium Could Be Down Too
Here in the northern hemisphere, winter famously contributes to widespread vitamin D deficiency as sunlight exposure decreases. The trend is…
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Try These Exercises for Better Sex
When people think about exercising for better sex, they usually jump straight to Kegels. Sexual function requires muscle engagement, body…
Why Are Some Siblings Not Close?
“Siblings by chance, best friends by choice,” the cliché goes. But ask real people about…
How to Manage Your Money in a Season of Grief
Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month,…
Why Anxiety in Your 30s and 40s Can Feel Worse, According to a Licensed Therapist
Your 30s and 40s are what some would consider the best years of your life.…
Going to the Same Place Over and Over Again Is Really Good for You, Actually
Almost every Friday, my best friend and I head to our local pizza restaurant, slide…
Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? The Truth About Quad Growth, ACL Stress, and Knee Health
When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me…
Reps in Reserve (RIR) Training Explained: Science, Myths, and Whether It’s Hurting or Saving Your Gains
Depending on who you ask, Reps in Reserve can be a science-backed way to train…
This Skin Care Guide Will Prepare You for All Seasons
Regular sweating and seasonal changes can wreak havoc on the skin causing breakouts, clogged pores,…
Front Squat Setup Guide: Master Bar Position, Elbow Drive & Perfect Form
Shifting the barbell from the back to the front is a whole different ballgame for…
What are ‘Super Agers’ and How Can You Become One?
You’ve probably already noticed that age really is just a number, but while it’s simply…
Half-Kneeling Pallof Press: The Anti-Rotation Core Exercise That Helps Build Stronger Lifts
Rotation exercises are all the rage because they look cool and athletic. But performing them…
Medical Experts Explain What May Be Causing Your ‘Popping’ Joints
Sometimes, our bodies produce sounds that catch us off guard, leaving us wondering if we…
