How to Train Type 1 Muscle Fibers for Greater Endurance
If your goal is to PR a marathon, climb a mountain, or crush your coworkers in the annual office plank competition, you need to understand type 1 muscle fibers and how to build them. Of the two primary types of skeletal musc
The Superman Is the Core Exercise Your Workout Might Be Missing
Any workout move that has you lying on your stomach may sound way too easy. But the Superman exercise is anything but—providing a muscle-trembling challenge and full-body benefits that are truly no joke. There are several v
What Is My Body Type, and Can I Train for It?
In the 1940s, a University of Houston professor named William Sheldon coined the concept that all humans fall into one of three body types, or somatotypes. It was bold. It was revolutionary. It was complete nonsense. The who
The Right Sports Bra Can Make Running Easier and Less Painful—Here Are the Best Ones
We love a soft, strappy bralette when we’re lounging at home—but certainly not when we’re hitting the pavement. For high-impact workouts, only the best running sports bras will do. And by that, we mean supportive, sweat
10 Delicious Low Calorie Smoothies For A Healthy Lifestyle
Maintaining a balanced diet can be challenging for most of us. This is especially true when it comes to managing calorie intake without compromising on taste and enjoyability. Low-calorie smoothies are a splendid solution, as
Smoothie Diet Unlocked: Fad Or Sustainable Weight Loss?
The allure of quick weight loss solutions brings many to the doorstep of trendy diets, and the Smoothie Diet is no exception. Often hailed as a fast track to losing weight, this diet involves substituting meals with smoothies
Does Pre-Workout Go Bad?
We’re sure you’ve been in this situation before: You reach into your pantry looking forward to an energy boost, only to realize that your pre-workout has expired. But a look into the container reveals that it appears fine
How to Do the Clam Shell Exercise to Fire Up Your Side-Butt
Anyone who spends a lot of the day sitting could probably stand to strengthen their glutes. And the clam shell exercise is an excellent way to do just that. But it also offers a whole lot more. This exercise—which is a stap
5 Foods Most Likely to Spike Blood Sugar
For people concerned about blood sugar spikes, simply eating can feel like trying to defuse a bomb: Make the wrong food choice and serum glucose can go boom. And they’re not just diabetics: High glucose levels, observed eve
After Testing Dozens of Pairs, We’ve Found the Very Best Leggings for Exercise
Not to toot our own horn, but we know a thing or two about the best exercise leggings here at SELF—in fact, we recognize a select few of them every year during our Activewear Awards. While it may sound dramatic, we think a