Body Fat Scale: Are Smart Scales The Smarter Way To Measure Health?
For decades, the Body Mass Index (BMI) was the go-to measure for tracking health. It offered a convenient way to assess whether someone was in the “healthy weight” range. However, BMI does not consider body composition. T
Progressive Overload Is the Gym Secret You Need to Finally Hit Your Fitness Goals
Building strength and muscle is a process that involves a healthy dose of consistency, effort, and a plan. If you’re setting goals at the gym but not considering how you’ll continue, well, progressing after you nail that
No Gym? No Problem. These Folding Treadmills Fit (Almost) Anywhere
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. With the right fitness equipment (read: the b
Weight Loss Pills: What Drugs Make You Lose Weight And How They Work
The global conversation around weight loss has shifted rapidly over the past few years. Once dominated by gym regimens and diet trends, it now includes an increasing focus on medical intervention. One question that echoes acr
A Beginner Calisthenics Workout That You Can Do Anywhere
If you want to try an equipment-free routine that’s super functional and will still get your muscles working, might we recommend a beginner calisthenics workout? It’s actually a really good way to get started with strengt
Experts Agree: Your Next Running Shoes Should Be Asics
If you’re wondering where to find your next pair of sneakers, the best Asics running shoes are a worthy addition to anyone’s rotation. Longtime runners (including some SELF editors) swear by the brand’s supportive, comf
14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Mobility exercises are important at any age. But they’re especially key as you get older (hello, 35-plus age range!), both to help you feel as good as you can each day and to set your body up for success for the long haul.
The Best Running Sunglasses That Stay Put and Look Cute Doing It
About eight miles into a recent ten-mile race, I was tired, dehydrated, and starting to feel some serious brain fog set in. What made me feel even foggier? My sunglasses—an old pair I should not have been running in—compl
You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune to Find the Perfect Running Shoe
Feel like running shoes get more high-tech every year? You’re not wrong. “There’s a lot of research and development that goes into the running shoe,” running coach Amie Dworecki tells SELF. Cutting-edge materials and
Ozempic For Weight Loss: Everything You Need To Know Before You Begin
Weight loss solutions have always been a subject of public interest, but few medications have sparked as much curiosity and debate as Ozempic. Originally approved for managing Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has made its way into th