Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
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For instance, a small 2015 study in Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation found that doing exercises that strengthen the…
SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program: A 12-Week Free Run Plan for Beginners
Welcome to SELF’s Learn to Love Running Program, our newest beginner-friendly fitness plan that aims to get you running—and doing…
Add Plyo Incline push-ups to help Enhance Your Upper Body Power
If your push-ups feel more like maintenance than momentum, it’s time to add some pop to your pressing with the…
15-Minute Abs Workout You Can Do Anywhere
Claire P. Thomas has amassed 1.2 million followers on Instagram thanks to her easy to follow workouts, and for those…
Top 5 Glute Ham Raise Alternatives: How To, Form Tips, Sets & Reps
The glute ham raise is an excellent exercise for the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back, often overlooked in strength circles.…
Weighted Vest Training: How to Maximize Fat Loss, Strength & Endurance
Weighted vests aren’t just another fitness gimmick collecting dust in the corner of your gym. They’re an adaptable tool that…
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Post Workout Muscle Recovery
There are two things a serious athlete or even a frequent gymgoer should never skip: leg day—of course—and recovery. In…