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Doing knee-strengthening exercises is probably not your number one priority when you visit the gym or plan your at-home workout routine. You may think that knee exercises only matter if you’re an avid marathoner or an elite athlete who’s constantly pummeling the joint. But that’s actually not true: Taking the time to strengthen this important area can go […]
The hips are one of those body parts that most of us don’t really think about until they’re bothering us. When you hit the gym, strengthening your hip muscles specifically probably isn’t high on the agenda. But if you’re someone who spends most days sitting, you’re likely familiar with that hip ache and tightness that […]
When it comes to training, oftentimes we forget to include lateral (or side-to-side) movements. From lunges and squats to push-ups and dips, we pack in plenty of front-to-back and up-and-down movements into our exercise pursuits, but are lacking when it comes to lateral movements. Which is odd, considering in real life we move in multiple […]
The elusive lunch break workout always sounds like a great idea in theory—you’ve got an hour of your own time right in the middle of the day, so why not try to squeeze in a quick workout? Then you don’t need to get up early to squeeze one in before work, and you can go […]
You may think that the only way to get your cardio in is through exercises such as running or indoor cycling, but that’s simply not true. Plyometric training, also known as jump or reactive training, can be just as effective. A killer combo of speed and strength, plyometrics involves quick and powerful movements that stretch […]
This is it, the final day of the 4-Week At-Home Workout Challenge. Give yourself a big round of applause for showing up every single day. All of us at Team SELF are extremely proud of your commitment and your progress. Today’s plank and lunge cardio workout has everything: lunges, planks, squats as well as plenty […]
Trainers spend hours every day helping other people work toward their fitness goals. And while it’s cool to learn what they typically recommend for their clients, I think it’s more interesting to find out what the experts do during their own workouts. Think about it: Trainers know all the exercise options out there, so the […]
If you’re new to lifting weights, this upper-body workout for beginners is a great way to start building strength in all the major muscle groups in your top half. In this workout, which was created by NYC-based personal trainer Alyssa Expósito, you’ll be cycling through just four moves. But each of these moves is foundational […]
Air travel is a modern-day wonder that lets us do awesome things that before were unfathomable. Like wake up in NYC at 6 a.m. and be on the beach in Miami before noon. Yet despite all its glory, flying kind of sucks. I fly probably five or six times a year, and I’ve never once […]
January can feel like a time of extremes: On one hand, the holiday rush is over, so perhaps your social calendar has been freed up a bit. On the other hand, there’s no shortage of pressure to suddenly fill every free second with new habits, resolutions, and annual goals. I’m not entirely opposed to resolutions. […]
