What to Do If Plantar Fasciitis Is Ruining Your Workouts, Your Feet, and Your Life
You get out of bed in the morning or stand up after a long stretch of focusing at your desk. When your foot hits the floor, a sharp sensation shoots up the bottom of your heel, almost as if you’ve stepped on a nail, or like
13 Comfy, Supportive Walking Shoes for Flat Feet
Having flat feet doesn’t mean you’re destined for a life of discomfort. With the right shoes, you can reliably walk all day long, run all of your errands, or do anything you’d like for hours on end without feeling that
9 Things to Know About UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Right Now
With their 78-64 victory over USC in the Elite Eight Monday night, the UConn Huskies officially entered the NCAA’s Final Four—and are now tantalizingly close to clinching their 12th overall national title (and first since
The Best Slides Are Better Than Bare Feet
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Flip-flops’ cool older sibling, slides are the ultimate comfy, convenient summer shoes. The best slides for
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c
The Beginner’s Guide to All the Different Cardio Machines at Your Gym
From recumbent bikes to curved treadmills, there’s a tool for every fitness level, capability, and goal. Amanda K Bailey Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with ca
Quiz: Find Your Dream Active Recovery Day Activity
Keep your eyes peeled: In a few short weeks, SELF will launch our brand-new Learn to Love Running Program! This plan will meet you where you are, giving you all the tools you need to start running—and find a new, lifelong h
10 Inner-Thigh Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Adductors
For many folks, adductor exercises are a neglected part of strength training. Unlike other lower-body players—like the glutes, quads, and calves—the inner thighs are typically not top of mind for a lot of exercisers, in p
What Can Happen to Your Feet If You Wear the Same Shoes for Running and Lifting
Maybe you’re a runner who strength trains to stay injury-free, a lifter who dabbles in sprinting for power, or someone who’s aiming to incorporate both cardio and resistance into your general routine—a.k.a. the original
Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss of 2025 – Breaking Muscle
When someone says they want to lose weight, what they really mean is they want to shed excess body fat. However, without a well-designed plan in place, a calorie deficit leads you to lose both fat and valuable muscle tissue.