This No-Squat Workout Will Fire Up Your Legs and Butt
Yes, squats are an awesome exercise. But they don’t need a slot in every lower-body routine. In fact, having a leg workout without squats is helpful for those times you’re really not jazzed about the exercise, whether due
13 Chest Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Upper Body
Stroll through any gym, and chances are you’ll see someone doing a bench press. There’s good reason for that: This classic strength move is the quintessential exercise for targeting your chest muscles (also known as your
Can Hoka's Latest Super Shoe Really Help You Snag a New PR?
The first thing I noticed about the Rocket X 3 was how easy it was to get on. I often felt like I had to fight the Rocket X 2 to get it on my foot, but the new version has a more structured heel collar that allows my foot to
Women’s Hiking Pants Don’t Have to Suck—Shop Our Picks
You don’t need a totally separate wardrobe to hit the trails (it’s possible your leggings will work just fine). But for extra protection from the elements, the best hiking pants— bottoms designed to weather wear and tea
10 Hamstring Stretches Your Tight, Achy Legs Will Love
Dealing with achy stiffness in the back of your thighs can be a real pain in the butt. Fortunately, the best hamstring stretches can be a balm for tight and cranky legs, providing sweet, sweet relief. And that’s something l
Here’s What Fitness Editors Really Keep in Their Gym Bags
All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Welcome to SELF Checkout, a series in which w
Dietitians Love These Energy Gels for a Mid-Run Boost
One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels. As unappetizing as they might be, the best e
Here's What a Marathon Runner Thinks of Lululemon’s New Go Further Line
The Runsie also has pockets all the way around the waistband, with plenty of storage for a phone, snacks, a soft flask, and even a rolled-up extra layer. But my favorite feature is the shorts, which are split in the front for
These Marathon Running Shoes Will Carry You Across the Finish Line
By now, you’ve probably heard that marathons are the new quarter life crisis. And while running 26.2 miles with thousands of strangers may or may not be the fix to whatever is giving you the mid-20s to early-30s blues, I ca
8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
For the most part, the feelings you get after a workout are good ones—greater mobility, less back pain or knee pain, the belief that you’re a badass human being who can crush anything that may come in your path, among