Health
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6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk.…
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Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much…
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Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes…
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A 10-Minute Biceps Workout to Show Your Arms Some Love
From opening doors to carrying groceries, we rely on our arm muscles for tons of daily tasks. So slotting in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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