After Testing Dozens of Pairs, We’ve Found the Very Best Leggings for Excercise
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
Burn Fat And Build Muscle: Your Ultimate Diet Guide
Commencing on a fitness journey often revolves around two main goals: burning fat and building muscle. When your goal is to lose weight using a healthy process, you must remember that your weight loss journey is a balance of
These Are the Shoes You Want If You Have Plantar Fasciitis
You can have plantar fasciitis with flat feet, high arches, wide feet, narrow feet…the condition doesn’t discriminate. So, Dr. Canzanese points out, it’s important to try many kinds of shoes to find out what feels good
Can Some Foods Lower Blood Sugar?
If you’re trying to keep your blood glucose within a healthy range, you may be wondering which foods are best. Short answer: There are no foods that lower blood sugar. That’s because the carbohydrates (and sometimes prote
Does Pre-Workout Break a Fast?
If you’re following an intermittent fasting diet, you may wonder, “Does pre-workout break a fast?” Let’s find out. One of the benefits of intermittent fasting is simplicity. You don’t count anything: no calories, ca
The Best Fleece-Lined Leggings for Running, Hiking, and Getting Cozy
The temps are dropping—and if your motivation to get outside is too, some new seasonally appropriate gear could help give you the boost you need to leave your cozy cave. Fleece-lined leggings can help keep you toasty on tha
How Many Protein Shakes per Day Is Too Many?
When you’re pressed for time, it’s easy to reach for a bottle to fuel up. But that begs the question: How many protein shakes a day is okay to drink? While these beverages should never be the centerpiece of your diet—yo
Can You Build as Much Muscle Using Vegan Protein Powder?
Play a game of word association with “vegan,” and “healthy” might come up rather quickly. “Muscular” might not. But that could change — and sooner than you might think. As plant-based lifestyles catch on for mor
Here’s How Using a Treadmill Compares to Running Outside
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These Great Cyber Monday Treadmill Deals Won’t Last Long
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