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Dispatch From Milano Cortina: How a SELF Editor Spent 7 Days at the Winter Olympics
6 p.m.: For a lot of people, the best part of this Tuesday would have probably been interviewing Shaq, which…
Crying a Lot Is Good for You, Actually—Here’s What the Science Says About People Who Let the Tears Flow
I’m a big crier. The tears flow when I’m feeling sad. Or grateful. Or frustrated. Awestruck, PMS-y, joyous, relieved…. You…
The Workout That’s More Efficient Than Walking or Running
The best form of exercise is the one you’ll stick with, but have you ever wondered about how efficient your…
How Often You Poop Reveals a Lot About Your Health, Study Shows
If we’re being totally honest here, most people are a little obsessed with poop. It makes sense. While talking about…
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 deadlift day. You step up…
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, and enhance muscle development. But…
Zach Fowle’s Favorite Indoor Rowing Workouts Ahead of USRowing Indoor Championships
When he’s not living the suburban life—marketing job, wife, toddler, dog—Zach Fowle is strapped into his ergometer, the rhythmic whirring…
Barbell Bent-Over Row Form Checklist: Build a Bigger Back Without Lower Back Pain
Lifters want to see gains sooner, but often blow past a vital part of the lift, the setup. It’s the…